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which relay type needed?.

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Forum Name: Motorcycle Electronics
Forum Discription: Installing Stereos, Alarms, Remote Starters, Lights, Garage Door Openers and other electronics on motorcycles.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=119354
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Topic: which relay type needed?.

Posted By: stuwindsurf
Subject: which relay type needed?.
Date Posted: January 15, 2010 at 4:21 AM

I have a Custom Motorcycle with a 12v system. I want to make some custom handle bar controls using Momentary switches to control the following:

High beam/ Low beam (switch between both circuits)

Starter (on while button pressed)

Horn (on when button pressed)

Indicators (on/off)

Engine kill switch (on/off)

The starter and the horn shouldn't be a problem as these both currently use momentary switches. Its the Highbeam/lowbeam - Indicators - Engine kill switch, I need help with. I believe there are relays available which can switch between 2 circuits using a momentary switch but I'm getting confused as to which ones I need. I think its maybe a 'Latching relay' or a 'Changeover relay' I need? ....... Bearing in mind that the relay needs to stay switched after the momentary button has been released!

Thanks in advance for any help!  Stu




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Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: January 15, 2010 at 8:15 PM
https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=118848&KW=relay#580683


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