Tag: 555

Here is a PDF document written by D. Grover, explaining how to understand a manufacturer's datasheet. It goes through the 555 timer IC datasheet and gives an explanation on various parts. How to Read a Datasheet -...

555 DC Motor Speed Controller project will control the speed of a DC motor connected to it. This project is built using the popular 555 timer IC. Specifications Power supply input 5-12V DC Motor Load Up to 1 to 2Amps Onboard preset to vary Duty Cycle from 10% to 95% @ 120...

Classic AC 230 V Timer project can be used in all application requiring a timer of up-to 3 Minutes to operate or control any AC mains load of up-to 200 Watts. This project is based on the Classic 555 Timer IC, triggering a TRIAC. Input and Output is Optically...

William Dudley @ dudley.nu has designed a motorcycle headlight modulator based on 555 timer IC and photoresistor. A headlight modulator will make the headlight to pulse during the day and be steady at night. He writes: Unhappy with a headlight modulator I purchased, I decided to...

LED Flasher is a simple project producing a flashing effect of six LED’s.  This project can be used in all areas where you want to draw attention.  Hi-glow LED’s providing enough flashing light to attract your attention. Can be used as warning light. Specifications Supply...

This is a simple 555 timer IC circuit that is able to power two strings of LEDs alternative. Disco lights are mostly used in decoration made with colourful LEDs. For begginners, this is a compact circuit using a single chip IC. IC555 is connected here to form a multivibrator. The...

Pulse Generator project will generate a frequency in up to 180 KHz which can form a good test gear project.  This project is based on the classic 555 timer IC. Specifications Input : 5-12 VDC Max @ 40 mA Provides Square Waves Range : Jumper selectable and preset tunable...

by Gyula Dioszegi @ edn.com: In 1971, Signetics—later Philips—introduced the NE555 timer, and manufacturers are still producing more than 1 billion of them a year. By adding a few components to the NE555, you can build a simple voltage-to-frequency converter for less than 50...