Over 1,000+ students have already grabbed this course for free — don’t miss out! Are you fascinated by electronics and want to dive into the world of circuit design? The 555 timer IC is a cornerstone ...

Anyone who has designed circuits using the 555 timer chip will, at some time have wished that it could be programmed for longer timing periods. Anyone who has designed circuits using the 555 timer ...

We begin with the DC Motor H-Bridge Control project, which uses two 555 timers to create an H-bridge circuit that controls the direction of a DC motor, offering a great introduction to motor control.

The 555 timer IC has been around now for quite some time and the list of potential uses for this device appears to be endless. This article contains a few examples of circuits that you might ...

One of the most common clichés around here is that a piece of equipment chosen for a project is always too advanced. If a Raspberry Pi was used, someone will say they should have used an Arduino. If ...

Looking for a light project to teach young hackers some very basic electronics? Here’s a quick and easy weekend project, a simple metal detector! We all know 555 timers are very useful and pop up in a ...