I'm designing a circuit, wherein I'm trying to use a 555 operating in monostable mode to turn on an array of sensors for about one second. I've chosen by exernal R (10k) and C(100u) accordingly. My trouble is with the triggering. My triggering will be coming from a close contact that will be closed for a long period of time, opened for a unknown amount of time, and closed again. I need the 555 to output the 1 second pulse when the switch closed (it's imperative). What would be the easiest method to do this, while consuming the least amount of current. Some kind of positive edge triggered component, RC network, etc.? One problem is that the input triggering pulse must typically be smaller than the output, which is a problem since the door is opened for an unknown amount of time.
Thanks. Kris