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[TWINKLE_TOES]

Mark,
Sounds like it otta work. Wnat some homebrew circuits to try?
Al

 

[MChalkley]

Sure, Al! You know me - I'm only here for the handouts, anyway. /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif

 

[TWINKLE_TOES]

I'll see what I can come up with.
Al

 

[MChalkley]

Al - Thanks!!!

 

[MChalkley]

John - I took a look at the strobe site you posted a link to - some interesting stuff. Wigwag, huh? I guess that would be pretty effective, too. Can't you just see somebody behind you when you switched from regular flashers (if they were wigwag type) to a regular "Kubota-style" turn signal (where the turn side continues to blink, and the other side goes solid)? By the time they figured out what you were doing, they'd need psychiatric help. /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

 

[RobertN]

Mark, try out:
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.galls.com/index.jsp>http://www.galls.com/index.jsp</A>
Look under warning lights in "Shop by Category"

 

[SteveV]

We might need to make a mechanical comparision here. The Led's are installed and look good. If you were putting the 4 in 1 on the front as an add on, would you economize on the spool valve?/w3tcompact/icons/hmm.gif Probably not. Yes you could home brew the electronic control to get the turn signals combined but the time involved is excessive, especially with the 'bota black box unknowns. Since the LED's are devices that will operate directly from a plc, /w3tcompact/icons/cool.gifwhy not use one. From my industrial control days, having a standard i/o to deal with makes thing a lot easier. Somebody else figures out how to deal with changes in battery voltages, reset and startup condtions. Then you can tell the thing what to do with software. If you don't have industrial connections, the programmer box is a significant chunk of change. The 24vdc Allen Bradley of late 80's vintage that I used in machine tool apps was programmed with a software package through the serial port. The controller with 8 i/o points was around $350. How bad do you want those turn signals combined? SteveV/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[Anonymous Poster]

how about something like these Whelen products:
70285
MODEL 70285 SERIES
FAA-PMA APPROVED

The model 70285 Series is a self-contained Comet Flash strobe anti-collision light. It utilizes the same lens/reflector and strobe tube as the model HRCFA, however, its vibration resistant, heavy-duty construction is specially designed for Helicopter applications. It has a fixed mounting adapter, and an ms input connector. Available in three different Lens colors, Aviation Red, Aviation White, and Split Aviation Red/White. Also available in radio shielded configurations. FAA approved as a direct replacement for any Rotating Beacon that uses a 3-3/4" dia. Mounting hole. Unit will operate between 10 to 30 volts DC.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Power Consumption: 3.2 Amps @ 14 volts DC 1.2 Amps @ 28 volts DC
Weight: 1.5 lbs. Height: 8.0" Diameter: 3.7"
Drawing Number: 70285
Model Number: Part Number: Description:
7028521 01-0770285-21 shielded, Red lens
7028522 01-0770285-22 shielded, Red lens w/.31 mask
7028523 01-0770285-23 White lens
7028524 01-0770285-24 Split Red/White lens
7028525 01-0770285-25 Red lens
7028526 01-0770285-26 shielded, Red lens w/.29 mask
7028527 01-0770285-27 White lens, w/lock wire
7028528 01-0770285-28 shielded, Split Red/White lens


SA,CF
MODEL SA,CF SERIES
FAA-PMA APPROVED

The model SA,CF Series is a self-contained Comet Flash strobe anti-collision light. It utilizes the same power supply & housing as the model HRCFA. It uses an Aviation White glass lens only, which is ideal for agricultural applications where chemicals are used. Because the lens has no optics built in, it produces 300 effective candlepower. It uses a 3-3/4" dia. Mounting hole. Fuselage installation requires the A440 mounting adapter. Unit will operate between 10 to 30 volts DC.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Power Consumption: 3.2 Amps @ 14 volts DC 1.2 Amps @ 28 volts DC
Weight: 1.5 lbs. Height: 5.50" Diameter: 3.7"
Drawing Number: 70030
Model Number: Part Number: Description:
SACF 01-0770030-01 Aviation White lens

 

[MChalkley]

newby - Pretty neat, but I'm usually flying a little lower than I'd need to be to get into the FAA's jurisdiction. /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif "Designed for helicopter applications"... Hmm. I'd also be afraid it might tarnish my reputation to put something that strange on a tractor... /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif