I am a beginner and am in need of help figuring out the best way to create a timed switch. I am running a motor on a very basic circuit consisting of a battery, switch and the motor. Everything is working well but I want the switch to be able to cut off and on by itself every 5 seconds or so. I have read how to do it with PIC processors but it seems a little over the top for what I am wanting. Any advise on the best way to create what I am talking about.
Need to be able to turn the motor on for approximately second and then turn it off for 5 and then to continue the process. Any help would be much appreciated.