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Author Topic: Maybe for the EE folks? Looking for a switch  (Read 950 times)
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« on: May 14, 2014, 10:56:59 AM »

So Im on the hunt for a touch sensitive (capacitive) momentary switch to set up a trick starter button. Ive looked all around google but cant find any with high enough amperage. Any ideas?

Toggles are easy enough to find and the goal is to have a keyless system with hidden switches.
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« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2014, 11:08:43 AM »

Relays are your friend.
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« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2014, 12:02:35 PM »

Relays are your friend.
True but I'm not sure what you mean. Are you suggesting that I make my own capacitive switch?
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« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2014, 01:53:08 PM »

No. I'm suggesting you use a low-current capacitive switch to control a relay that runs high current to the rest of your starting system.
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« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2014, 03:46:45 PM »

Ah! I get you.  waytogo
Perhaps I could use this: http://www.amazon.com/Capacitive-Touch-Sensor-Switch-Kit/dp/B004HMZ890

Couldnt I use the above with the stock starter relay?

(I have a '99 750 btw)
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« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2014, 04:05:30 PM »

You can try here for relays- good prices for and lots of options

http://www.automationdirect.com/adc/Shopping/Catalog/Relays_-z-_Timers
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« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2014, 04:47:22 PM »

Looks like that would work. Someone please step in and correct me if I'm wrong.

Output of that to the stock starter relay should do the trick.

If you go forward with the project, keep us posted. Could be pretty effin sweet.
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« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2014, 06:54:48 PM »

Looks like that would work. Someone please step in and correct me if I'm wrong.

Output of that to the stock starter relay should do the trick.

If you go forward with the project, keep us posted. Could be pretty effin sweet.
I dont see why not. Essentially Im just changing the interface of the starter button. Stay tuned.... drink
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