javascript timer loop

Question

I want to create a timer that once it reaches a certain point, the timer resets, and then starts over.

Right now, I've got the loop set up, and as a test I want it to reset after 5000 ms (5 seconds). But the counter goes all haywire.

WIP Demo here: http://jsfiddle.net/stursby/wUHA3/

Answer 1

Instead of setTimeout, consider using setInterval. It will repeat automatically until you clear the interval.

setInterval(myMethod, 5000);

function myMethod( )
{
  //this will repeat every 5 seconds
  //you can reset counter here
}