
This LED flasher give similar circuit with the previous transistor LED flasher, but this circuit use a 555 integrated circuit chip as the active component. Here is the schematic diagram of the LED flasher circuit: This circuit gives alternating LED flashing, but with different flashing period between LED 1 and LED 2. The [...]
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In this video tutorial, you can learn how to make a LED flasher circuit using 555 IC. The project uses a breadboard, so you don’t need any soldering work. A good start for do it yourself (DIY) project. [Video tutorial source: Youtube.Com]
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Classic LED Flasher Circuit This LED flasher circuit is a classic two transistor flip flop. This flasher circuit is very popular and it’s usually the first circuit to build when starting electronic circuit building hobby. Here is the schematic diagram of the famous LED flasher circuit: How LED Flasher Circuit Works [...]
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Testing whether a transistor is shorted or open usually done by ohm meter. You test if the base to emitter or collector permit a current flow in one direction. Here is the circuit’s schematic diagram: The 555 timer ( IC1 ) operate as a 12hz oscillator. The output of this oscillator (pin 3) [...]
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This is circuit of soft light dimmer. This circuit uses the IGBT STGP10N50A and the TS555 timer as main components. Here is the circuit: The timer is triggered on the zero crossing voltage pulse. The time constant determined by C5/R14+R15 that is used to determine the conduction angle. The T2 – T3 inhibits [...]
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This circuit is line powered flasher, can be used in any application, and Christmas lamp is one of the example. Look at the circuit’s schematic diagram below: The control for triggering the SCR is done by Q1, Q2 and related resistors. The timing depends on R1,R2 & C1. To change flashing [...]
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