Question : Timer doesn't seem to be

The following code activates a scale by setting a value high for .3 seconds then setting it low for .1 second. The scale starts if the process is stopped at the line that reads " waitForTimer(.3);" then contiued after a few seconds. If the code runs as designed the scale doesn't start.

It appears the waitForTimer method is not producing what I am seeking. I need it to delay for a specified amount of time.

Thanks

private void StartScale_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
ushort DataValue = 128;
ULStat = DaqBoard.DOut(portNum, DataValue);
waitForTimer(.3);

DataValue = 0;
ULStat = DaqBoard.DOut(portNum, DataValue);
waitForTimer(.1);

getBoardData();

}

private void waitForTimer(double TimeToWait)
{
timer1.Interval = 1000 ; //Interval is not correct but works for this test
timer1.Enabled = true;
timer1.Start();
timer1.Tick += new EventHandler(timer1_Tick);
}

private void timer1_Tick(object sender, EventArgs e)
{}

Answer : Timer doesn't seem to be

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        private void StartScale_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            StartScale.Enabled = false;

            ushort DataValue = 128;
            ULStat = DaqBoard.DOut(portNum, DataValue);
            waitForTimer(300);

            DataValue = 0;
            ULStat = DaqBoard.DOut(portNum, DataValue);
            waitForTimer(100);

            getBoardData();

            StartScale.Enabled = true;
        }

        private void Delay(int MillisecondsToWait)
        {
            DateTime dt = DateTime.Now.AddMilliseconds(MillisecondsToWait);
            while (dt.Subtract(DateTime.Now).TotalMilliseconds > 0)
            {
                System.Threading.Thread.Sleep(50);
                Application.DoEvents();
            }
        }

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