CuriousTech Timers and other embedded solutions
Quality designs and low cost
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or after ordering:
greg@curioustech.net
Custom hookup diagrams and settings are always discussed before
ordering, but after is fine as well. Options are added when ordered, and units are tested and shipped within 24 hours. Prices include lowest cost shipping anywhere in the world (no problem so far with US, Canada, UK, Italy, Ireland, Turkey, Austria, Australia, Russia...) Many options are not listed, such as reversed logic on timers, more inputs, and custom features so just ask if there's something you want changed. |
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Timer modules are highly versatile: Order any timer and request your own design within the possible specifications for no additional charge. Note: Custom timer may take extra time depending on the changes required. Warning: Want to buy a schematic from me for mass production at less than the prices you see here? Don't. The major components are selected by performance, durability and range, not low price. There is assembler code flashed to each one using special hardware. They do nothing without this. Save yourself from losses, Google "555 timer" for designs that can be cheaply made for high profits. |
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TMR-1
$10.95 Positive switch 6~30VDC 4.4A (or 6~35VDC 1.6A) Same functions as TMR-2 but not adjustable and no crystal oscillator. Accuracy within 1 second per hour. 1 positive input up to 35V to trigger timer. 2 switch/button inputs Factory programmed for cycles, delay-on and/or delay-off, from microseconds to hours, triggered by high, low, or pulse. Not user programmable. Programming must be requested before ordering. Also heatshrink or waterproofing (Liquid Electrical Tape) may be requested free. |
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TMR-2
6-Amp FET
$17.95
6 available Source/Power switching only Source voltage: 6.0-30VDC or 2.0-5.5VDC by request Quiescent current, 6.0-30VDC: 2.2mA, 2.0-5.5VDC: 45uA Trigger Input: 2-30VDC (as logic high by default) 2-5V for 2.0-5.5V models. Dual second/minute timer with times from 1 second to 42 days, with crystal controlled accuracy. Delayed on timer for devices such automotive amplifiers, for anti-thump / speaker pop elimination. Delayed off timer for extending powered time, ignoring short power-offs, or as a timed-on from a pulse. Delayed pulse from constant or pulse. Programming: See below Warning: Use a diode on relays to protect timer output. |
![]() Black - ground (zip cord) Blue - Input Red - Power (zip cord) Separate red/black stripe - Output |
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TMR-3
5A
µTimer
$9.95 or $10.45 2.0~5.5VDC ( 0.2mA quiescent current ) Suitable for 2-3AA, 3.7V Lithium, 5.0V Up to 3 (-) inputs or switches/buttons. Negative switch/sink only of relays, motors, high power LEDs, etc. Factory programmed for cycle or triggered delay from microseconds to hours. Stock examples (TMR-1 or TMR-3): One-shot for X seconds. 3-way switch for 3 different times. Cycle X seconds on, X seconds off. Tap button to start/tap to stop, hold to learn run time in 0.14 sec increments (up to 1 hour). |
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TMR-4
200mAh Optocoupler output.
$14.95 Source: 6.0-30VDC or 2.0-5.5VDC Quiescent current, 6.0-30VDC: 2.2mA, 2.0-5.5VDC: 45uA Output: 200mA Optocoupler: 1-40VDC open collector/open emitter Input: 2-30VDC (logic high, unless specified) Output can drive a relay if more current needed. Warning: Use a diode on relays to protect timer output. See below for programming. |
Basic connection for amplifiers: GND (Black) -> Ground +12V (Red) -> Constant, or Input source (No off-delay or manual switching if source used) Input (Blue) -> Trigger: (2-30V source HU, USB, ACC, IGN, remote output, etc.) Collector (Yellow)-> +12V source normally (or 2 sides of switch/button) Emitter (White) -> Amp remote input (" ") |
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TMR-USB-1 6-Amp Output $25.95 USB programmable 6Ah output timer with 1 input. 6-30VDC source, such as automotive or battery. 2-20VDC logic input. Quiescent current: 2.2mA Note: Timer requires power to maintain clock, but can be set by USB while powered or preset to moment when power is applied. There are 32 events available to perform a variety of functions: - Trigger can be time of day (daily or day of week), main input high/low, FET or any of 6 5V TTL pins. - Immediate function allows for turning the FET on or off. - Timed function allows for a delay of 0 seconds to 8 days. - FET/pins High/Low can trigger another event for chaining. - Delayed timer turns FET on/off or sets a TTL pin high or low. (TTL pins must be programmed for output). Output pin states can trigger events just like FET. Pins 1-5 can be used for reading 10-bit analog. Only for PC use. The timer can be left connected to the PC for monitoring or disconnected at any time. Download: timercontrolr2.zip (beta) (DLL and source available on request). Warning: Use a diode on relays to protect main output. Other pins are compatible with Arduino 5V/12V relay boards. |
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TMR-USB-1 with RF
remote $32.95 650 foot range. Allows for a combination of 28 functions Example: A = Output on B = Output off + timer disable C = Output on for 2 hours D = Output on for 10 minutes A+C = Wait 1 hour, on for 1 hour |
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Button tap toggles output and cancels timers (will
pulse output if pulse mode used, or start/stop in repeat mode). Programming for TMR-2, TMR-4, and TMR-5: (All settings are stored in EEPROM and can be factory programmed and reporgrammed at any time) Units made before April 2013: Hold button, LED will off-blink at 5, 10, 15, 20 second intervals. Release after 5 for option 1, etc. Tap for desired number. No input for 5 seconds ends programming. No input disables option (sets to 0). Options 1, 2, 3 confirms with blinks: on-time, pause, off-time, pause, multiplier. Option 4 confirms only option 4. Units made after April 2013: Hold button, LED will off-blink at 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 second intervals. Release after 4 seconds to view settings. Release after 8 for option 1, etc. Tap for desired number. No input for 5 seconds ends programming. No input disables option (sets to 0). LED will blink number entered. 1. On-timer (0-255) Timed delay after input ON to turn output ON or pulse 2. Off-timer (0-255) Timed delay after input OFF to turn output OFF 3. Multiplier (1-255) Multiplies on and off timer by number of minutes/seconds. 4. Mode (See Mode Table)
Examples:
Example: Setting delay-on to 5, then selecting display which reads 5, 3, 1, 1 ![]() |
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