gbr@mb2c.UUCP (Jerry Ruhno) (08/30/85)
Does anybody know of an inexpensive digital timer that can be used for turning on such things as lights or stereo equipment? If so how much are they? Jerry Ruhno epsilon!mb2c!gbr
wagner@uw-june (Dave Wagner) (09/02/85)
Radio Shack makes a simple digital timer for about $25. It has a high enough
power rating that it can handle a large amp. A more expensive model ($40?)
has multiple event programmability.
I don't own either of these, by the way, just seen them in catalogs.
Dave Wagner
University of Washington Comp Sci Department
wagner@washington.arpa
{ihnp4,decvax,ucbvax}!uw-beaver!uw-wally!wagnerstever@tektronix.UUCP (Steven D. Rogers) (09/19/85)
Of all the various types of mechnical timers that I have used over the years, they all have at least one thing in common: they wear out in one to two years. A recent example is the timer on my main audio system which is presently turning the system off and on several times before settling down. It is being replaced by the BSR system. I have also used mechanical timers for over ten years to turn on and off the flourescent lights on my numerous fish tanks. A BSR system is in the works for them also. None of the audio component digital timers are worth it until station selection can also be programmed. If we have presets, why not programmable station selection in conjunction with a timer? And all built in to the tuner or receiver. The video capabilities in this regard make the audio world look like it is in the stone age. WAKE UP! audio manufacturers (actually B & O has) steve