Replacement Electronic Timer Built for c. £20
Oct 23, 2023 13:46:12 GMT
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Post by jlr on Oct 23, 2023 13:46:12 GMT
Hi,
Being a relative newcomer to BB, I recently purchased a table with an electronic timer. Although this had been disconnected for a long time, when I powered it up, it seemed to work ok. Unfortunately, after a few uses, it started to have intermittent faults, and last week, gave up completely.
I looked around for a replacement to no avail (I know this is the point someone pops up with a link to electronic BB timers for £9.99 !!).
So, I set myself a challenge - could I build a replacement timer for my table that:
I am pleased to say that, even though the parts I ordered turned up a day late due to flooding, I managed to do this over the weekend and my table is back in action - after all, a bar billiards table with no bar is just a table
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I have attached a picture of the timer fitted to my table Replacement Timer.pdf (304.88 KB). I decided to mount it on the battery holder, rather than directly under the gap between the slate and the leatherette section behind the baize - not sure why the manufacture put a circuit board in the one place dust and dirt can drop on it through the gap? I also put it into a 'project box' so its completely protected now.
I am writing up some notes on how to build this timer (including a parts list) and will post up here in a week or so once I have had the chance to complete that. I hope it may be of use to others down the line.
Best
James
Being a relative newcomer to BB, I recently purchased a table with an electronic timer. Although this had been disconnected for a long time, when I powered it up, it seemed to work ok. Unfortunately, after a few uses, it started to have intermittent faults, and last week, gave up completely.
I looked around for a replacement to no avail (I know this is the point someone pops up with a link to electronic BB timers for £9.99 !!).
So, I set myself a challenge - could I build a replacement timer for my table that:
- Costs around £20 in parts
- Can easily be built/replicated with no specialist tools or knowledge
- Is configurable (time etc)
- Can be built in a couple of hours
- Doesn't chew through my battery - I don't want to connect to mains
I am pleased to say that, even though the parts I ordered turned up a day late due to flooding, I managed to do this over the weekend and my table is back in action - after all, a bar billiards table with no bar is just a table
.I have attached a picture of the timer fitted to my table Replacement Timer.pdf (304.88 KB). I decided to mount it on the battery holder, rather than directly under the gap between the slate and the leatherette section behind the baize - not sure why the manufacture put a circuit board in the one place dust and dirt can drop on it through the gap? I also put it into a 'project box' so its completely protected now.
I am writing up some notes on how to build this timer (including a parts list) and will post up here in a week or so once I have had the chance to complete that. I hope it may be of use to others down the line.
Best
James
