TomoHawk Posted July 22, 2016 Share #1 Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) You know those 2-pin electronic flashers that you can get? I would like to know more about how they work, so you could use it for other stuff besides flashing the turn indicator lights. I have a few in the parts box. Most of the stuff I read involves plugging them into your motorcycle, but could you just hook it up to a 12V battery to flash some lights, like on a sign in the front lawn? If you used the old-fashioned bimetal flasher, you need a lot of current or resistance, but would it work for just a few LEDs? The one flasher I looked at had only the B and L terminals. Edited July 22, 2016 by TomoHawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcoop46 Posted July 31, 2016 Share #2 Posted July 31, 2016 I have one that's has adjustable rate. Works great. Should work for your idea. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted August 1, 2016 You just put it in-line with your lamps? The other ones (with 3 terminals) need the earth wire too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted August 5, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted August 5, 2016 (edited) I had success using the 2-pin electronic flasher with a chime unit from a Yundai. It goes inline with the +12V supply, then to the chime, as in this diagram: The chime now provides a pleasant and steady ding-dong ding-dong sound. The only thing left is to assemble it and add a connector, then install it as a lights-on reminder in place of the current one. Oh- Thanks to Captain Obvious for the tip on using the Yundai chime. Edited August 5, 2016 by TomoHawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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