Manual

Device Overview:
The ultimate in self-defeating. Turn it on; it turns itself off. The ultimate in lazy, where the only energy expended
is spent in making it as power-efficient as possible (ie: OFF!). No matter what you try to wake it, it does the
equivalent of trying to craw back into bed (perhaps it should be called the “Teenager Equivalent”?). Brett
Coulthard of Saskview.com turned this nifty circuit into a popular Makezine.com & Instructables.com article, and
we’re happy to be working with him to bring you this bundle!
This circuit is a clever combination of an automatic-power power off and power reversal, which has roots waaay
back in relay logic circuits. We’re using a limit and “double-pole, double-throw” switch. These two switches
route to the motor in a way that ... well, make it want to turn itself off!
There’s only a few things that can go
wrong, so pay attention to the wire colours
in the above diagram. At worst, you might
install the switch backward, but that’s fixed
by simply loosening the bolt and spinning it
around 180° on the acrylic lid.
It’s best to start to wire up this whole
assembly NOW, then we’ll group-install the
works into the box assembly. Start by
cutting 1” off the end of the double-twisted
black/red wire and solder the jumper across
the middle of the switch.
Test it by powering it up. In one position,
the power switch should make the motor go
counter-clockwise (when viewed from the
top of the motor), with the limit switch
having no effect. Flip the switch the other
way, and the motor should spin clockwise,
and stop when the limit switch is pressed.
Make sure you have this exact
behavior before proceeding! It’s much
easier to fix now, than when mounted in
the box!
Closeup of main switch wiring
To Batt
To Motor
To limit switch
Circuit Layout
Use only the 2 outside pins
Red
Red
Blk
Blk