Project 5: 555 timer (Adjustable duty cycle)

in electronics •  6 years ago  (edited)

Description

  • 555 Timer with adjustable duty cycle
  • Frequency - about 4.5kHz
  • Produces square wave

Schematic

eagleCAD555timer.png

Gallery

Top View

555prototype1.jpg

Bottom View (don't buy cheap soldering iron)

555prototype2.jpg

50% duty cycle

50dutycycle.jpg

30% duty cycle

30dutycycle.jpg

Notes

  • Using fast switching schottky diode speeds frequency
  • Using lower value resistors and capacitors speeds frequency.
  • Getting a higher quality soldering iron can save you a lot of time

Resources

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