SWANBERG TECHNOLOGIES
Timers and more, Pinewood, Fastdraw and Custom.
Hello and welcome to our new condensed web site. We are a small home based
business located in the shadow of the old comstock mining district of virginia
city, nevada.
Our products are primarily timers and timer related devices. Our first timer,
the inexpensive model “A" pinewood derby timer was a hit with do-it-
yourselfers everywhere. A natural for the scouts.
Next came the full featured model “B" shooting timer. While mainly intended
for the fastdraw enthusiast it is still a good universal timer.
We also make custom timers to fill most any timing requirement that comes our
way. Rat maze and wood screwing timers are but a few.
I have spent all of my professional life in the field of electronics starting as a test
technician and working these days as an engineer. My passion for invention has
led me to start our small, but growing company.
Thank you
David Swanberg.
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Model A Pinewood Derby Timer
A practical timer for pinewood racing enthusiasts.
Here are a few reasons why you should consider this timer.
1. Affordable... $37 ...
2. Simple... Great scout project.
3. Expandable... Have as many lanes as you wish. One or twenty plus !
4. Adaptable... Space derby, Rain gutter regattas, Ect..
5. Easy to wire... Ask us and we’ll send you a copy of the plans.
6. Visable... Bright red 9/16 high LED, viewable from across the room.
7. Car tune ups... This is how you win !!!
8. Track tune ups... No more fast / slow lanes.
9. Customizable... You make the housing, Possibilities are limitless.
10. Portable... Runs on flashlight batteries.
To purchase just contact us at
sales@swan-tech.com
... COMPUTERS ...
We don’t use computers with our timers for a number of
reasons. Do they make things simpler . Do you really need
all those stats . Do the racers really care . Does anyone
want to pay more ..... No, no, nooo......
However, if you want to keep track of who’s fastest we’ll
send you a FREE
database program for the asking. Just e-
mail and we’ll send you a copy.
Timer Module
Finnish Gate
A Different Race
Only
$37
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Model B Fastdraw Timer
Accessories and Pricing
Model “B" timer.......$99
Start switch.......$9
Random delay start switch.......$23
Optical detector.......$25
Red LED start signal light.......$12
Starting horn.......$18
Vibration sensor.......$11
Battery pack.......$7
Power clip leads.......$11
E-mail us for availability and shipping information.
sales@swan-tech.com
Introducing our fastdraw timer, Sports model “B". Intended primarily for fastdraw timing it is still a
full featured timer that can be used in many sports. Reaction timing is also popular with this machine.
The timing resolution for this model is .001 seconds with a 9.999 second maximum. The read out is a
bright red 9/16 high LED type for good visibility. The face plate is aluminum with a rugged thick
walled plastic case.
The timer can be started with or without an external start switch. It can start immediately or in a
randomly delayed (3 to 5 seconds) fashion. In the random mode the timer automatically resets itself
and runs continuously, a neat feature when used as a practice timer. These timers can be started in
groups by connecting the start jacks together with a “Y" cable. We sell an external random start
delayed switch for this mode of operation. We also sell a regular (normally open circuit) starting
switch.
When the timer starts a ½ second 12 volt DC signal is generated. The maximum load is 2 amps, so a
heavy load like a horn can be powered. We offer a bright red starting light for this purpose.
The timer can be stopped in 2 different ways. A mechanical stop switch or a microphone. The
microphone (vibration pick-up) detects the impact of a hit and sends it to the timer. We sell an
inexpensive mic made just for this. We also have an optical sensor that works with a common
flashlight for detecting balloon bursts.
There are 3 choices for powering the timer. A battery pack, Heavy duty clip leads or a commercial
wall mount plug in type power back.
Our timers come with a 90 day warranty and if you encounter any problems we’ll help you out. For
more information ask for the instructions or if you have any questions ask us.
Contact us at
sales@swan-tech.com
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Custom Timers
We’ll Time Anything
We’ll time anything. Within reason of course. We have done some
interesting stuff. Examples are: Break timers, Martial arts timers,
A wood screwing timer, A rat maze timer... the list goes on.
Our basic timer comes with a 9/16 high 4 digit LED read out. 3
inputs, Start, stop, reset. An output, For driving start light or
anything else you may want.
We also have an opto-sensor that can detect an flashlight beam at
50 feet in the noon nevada sun and will start or stop our timers.
All of this can go into a rugged black plastic housing with a
faceplate of your choice. Send us your logo or any other picture and
we’ll get it on the face.
The electronic “heart" of these timers is a microprocessor that will
do most anything thing we tell it. Timing ranges are your choice.
As are the input and output functions.
All in all we believe we can satisfy most timer requirements and
enjoy the challenge of doing so.
Thank you
David.