hi all
What I would like to do is have my garden path lights coming on only at night, which is not a problem. the bit i need help with is as follows.
There are 20 lights (12v 4W) which I would like to latch on two at a time, 1 and 11 then 2 and 12........ up to 10 and 20. Stay on for 5 minutes then reset waiting to be activated again.
I have an idea for the 5 minute timing circuit (good old 555 with a relay) it's the staggered part i don't know where to start.
If anyone can point me in the right direction or where to find any info it would be most appreciated.
Major Brownie points to be earnt with my wife if you can help sort this out.
Thanking you in anticipation
Henners
What I would like to do is have my garden path lights coming on only at night, which is not a problem. the bit i need help with is as follows.
There are 20 lights (12v 4W) which I would like to latch on two at a time, 1 and 11 then 2 and 12........ up to 10 and 20. Stay on for 5 minutes then reset waiting to be activated again.
I have an idea for the 5 minute timing circuit (good old 555 with a relay) it's the staggered part i don't know where to start.
If anyone can point me in the right direction or where to find any info it would be most appreciated.
Major Brownie points to be earnt with my wife if you can help sort this out.
Thanking you in anticipation
Henners