The most simple way to set up a 555 timer

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  • Опубліковано 9 гру 2017
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    Schematics are great. They are a universal standardized way to give a graphical representation of a circuit. But they can be difficult to translate to putting components down on a breadboard.
    In this video we look at a simple 555 astable circuit. The schematic shows the connections, but doesn't really tell you how to lay it out. We set up this circuit in the simplest way possible, using only 1 capacitor, one potentiometer, and a few jumper wires.
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  • @pulesjet
    @pulesjet 6 років тому +117

    LOL, You just made the 555 a pile more friendly to me .. Thank You.

    • @learnelectronics
      @learnelectronics  6 років тому +4

      Welcome!

    • @michaelheery6303
      @michaelheery6303 3 роки тому +3

      Am sure the 555 was out in early 70s...

    • @martineric6894
      @martineric6894 3 роки тому

      I guess it's quite randomly asking but do anybody know a good website to stream new tv shows online ?

    • @may0dan
      @may0dan 2 роки тому

      @@martineric6894 Filmlicious

  • @mikepennington8088
    @mikepennington8088 3 роки тому

    I watched this a few weeks back. Today, I did my first breadboarding since then. I applied these principles and it went so much easier than some of my previous attempts. Thanks for the teaching the things that others assume to be known.

  • @ramalbeenu
    @ramalbeenu 3 місяці тому +2

    The best 555 explanation ever.

  • @SaltyTil
    @SaltyTil 2 роки тому +7

    Watched 2 or 3 videos before and didn't underatand a single crap about the IC. But this one video here, really hit the nail. You did a great job at explaining how to wire it, thanks a lot man.

  • @BarefootBeekeeper
    @BarefootBeekeeper 6 років тому +41

    There should be a 555 fan club. Everyone loves it.

    • @Sergio-ta3krt
      @Sergio-ta3krt 2 роки тому +2

      I agree

    • @sweetblues3230
      @sweetblues3230 3 місяці тому

      we need group chat that's the best way to learn more things share knowledge thanks❤

    • @joshuaparr3544
      @joshuaparr3544 3 місяці тому

      Umm, there is a club... Not only that, but there is also a career ...

  • @AMpilot360
    @AMpilot360 Рік тому

    Now seriously, I think I had my share of teachers throughout my rather short life. 33yrs, pilot. But you Sir, your calm, your voice, the sense of such a nice person that I got from you, the knowledge you share... I could just seat on a table right next to you for an entire day!!! Only with a notebook taking notes. Just something about you. Thank you!!!

  • @jamesmann7411
    @jamesmann7411 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks Paul really enjoying your videos. They make electronics much clearer than 28 years ago when I was an engineering student.

  • @mr_noodler
    @mr_noodler Рік тому +4

    ‘Keep it Simple Stupid’ has to be one of the most brilliant pieces of advice that every educator, professional engineer, technologist, designer, and hobbyist should always follow in all of their endeavours. A genius makes simple work out of complex problems, and idiot tries to make everything as complex as possible in order to try to look as smart as possible.

  • @donaldcampbell7894
    @donaldcampbell7894 2 роки тому +2

    I love the videos please keep them coming. I have more electronic components in my garage than the law should allow. Somethings are hard to understand but you just simplified my life thank you, you are a good teacher.

  • @davidprice2861
    @davidprice2861 6 років тому

    That circuit is a bloody ripper, so neat and simple, big help for beginners. Good job on practical demo,, thank you Paul. Great video.

  • @cherylm2C6671
    @cherylm2C6671 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much for your video. I do need the KISS method, and have to learn 555 today. After viewing your presentation I will assemble an air pump. Thank you again. Stay safe and be well.

  • @CarsSimplified
    @CarsSimplified 5 років тому +2

    Very nicely done! I'm sure the other way with extra components exists for a reason, but this will help people get into timer circuits more easily when they are just starting out.

  • @mr_noodler
    @mr_noodler 2 роки тому +2

    This is the best channel for learning electronics, Paul is such a cool guy

  • @wpw4508
    @wpw4508 5 років тому +1

    Great job!
    I like it: a just barely good enough circuit. I'm working with these pesky little 555's in my Electronics 101 course, and practical tips are priceless.
    What I did on my bboard is to wire both rails with Vcc.
    In your example, I would've then, instead of routing a 2cm wire OVER the chip between pins 4 and 8, instead use a tiny jumper from the hot rail to pin 4.

  • @sarahkingsley3510
    @sarahkingsley3510 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this video! I've been trying to figure out how to build something like this for a while and I had no idea it could be so simple and inexpensive!

  • @antonmarek6377
    @antonmarek6377 3 роки тому +2

    I love your videos man. I was having so much trouble actually getting output from the 555 before this.

  • @connorwadwell1190
    @connorwadwell1190 10 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely brilliant, simple and practical explanation mate. Thanks heaps!

  • @cherylm2C6671
    @cherylm2C6671 3 місяці тому +2

    I enjoyed it and learned something USEFUL!! Minimal bits to do the job. Gratitude!

  • @ryzurrin
    @ryzurrin Рік тому

    Great video, you just made it easy and fun to set up my very first 555 timer. THANKS A TON!!!!

  • @zephirawt4997
    @zephirawt4997 6 років тому

    Great tutorial and ingenious breadboard layout

  • @DrTrombult
    @DrTrombult 3 роки тому

    Thank you for a brilliant channel, both old and new videos are just great. The '7Ps' and the "keep it simple stupid" were just fantastic. Thanks again.

  • @stevenhyde7277
    @stevenhyde7277 3 роки тому +1

    hi Paul, i`m Steve and a total newbie to electronics, i know about some of the components, love watching your vids, funny in a good way sometimes but very very helpful, well done please keep going, thank you..

  • @thesewalkamongstus8367
    @thesewalkamongstus8367 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks - that is what I needed- just a simple explanation, not some MIT bint going off on comparators and shite that go beyond me!

  • @TABE-O
    @TABE-O 3 роки тому

    Love these simple circuits. Great for learners like me

  • @arthurfricchione8119
    @arthurfricchione8119 3 роки тому

    Great video. My oscilloscope should be delivered today. Thanks for sharing. Everything about electronics is so fascinating to learn. Thank you much for sharing your knowledge. Artie 😊😊😊

  • @ParadoxTransistor
    @ParadoxTransistor 10 місяців тому +2

    Very cool video with the 555 basics!

  • @AMpilot360
    @AMpilot360 Рік тому +1

    "This is good, it's academic, it's to much". Got me tuned in ❤

  • @farmerjim-fat-man-do
    @farmerjim-fat-man-do 5 років тому

    Perfect...exactly what i was looking for. Thanks for sharing!

  • @garyb931
    @garyb931 Рік тому

    Excellent 555 lesson. Thank you for sharing.

  • @davelandis5591
    @davelandis5591 3 роки тому +1

    Tried various circuits. This was the first one to work!

  • @dalenassar9152
    @dalenassar9152 Рік тому +1

    I have a favorite 50% duty cycle 555 circuit with just two parts parts! It will ALWAYS oscillate at 50% D.C. and it has 100% INDEPENDENTLY adjustable frequency and amplitude.
    From the standard monostable, pull out the resistor at pin 7 and the cap at pin 5 and toss 'em! Now connect pins 2 and 6 to output pin 3!
    * ONE POT
    * ONE CAP
    Adjust the frequency with the pot and the amplitude with Vcc
    BTW: the formula for the frequency is given as: 1/1.39RC
    ps
    The 1.39 comes from 2Ln(2)
    THANKS FOR THE GREAT VIDEO!!!

  • @dennisjohnson8753
    @dennisjohnson8753 Рік тому +2

    Very straight forward - thanks

  • @danieldeon1492
    @danieldeon1492 3 роки тому +1

    SORRY I AM FRENCH. SO MY ENGLISH...... POOR. IT IS THE BEST DEMO I NEVER SEEN ABOUT 555. THANK YOU.

  • @StarTrooper47
    @StarTrooper47 Рік тому +1

    So simple I got it to work on the first try thax man!

  • @RoofusRoof19
    @RoofusRoof19 3 місяці тому +1

    I love this guy! Amazing video

  • @NordicDan
    @NordicDan Рік тому +3

    It's amazing how after 40+ years the 555 is STILL such a versatile IC

    • @SoulStealy
      @SoulStealy Рік тому +2

      It's over 50 years now as of 2021

    • @NordicDan
      @NordicDan Рік тому

      @@SoulStealy yeah I wasn't sure off the top of my head exactly how long, but I knew it was at least older than me 😂

    • @larslover6559
      @larslover6559 Рік тому

      Electronic components, not to mention the theory and formulas centuries old have hold up remarkably well.

  • @gartmorn
    @gartmorn 6 років тому +2

    The first chip I ever used while I was still an apprentice (late 70's)! Like me still going strong(ish)!

  • @Sergio-ta3krt
    @Sergio-ta3krt 2 роки тому +1

    Nice video! Thanks for teaching

  • @bharatoza5595
    @bharatoza5595 5 років тому

    Very nice detail video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @andresj5512
    @andresj5512 6 років тому +2

    This video has 555 likes, it should have 555 coments. I really like this tutorial, it helps me building this circuit every time. Thanks!

  • @anubisngt2825
    @anubisngt2825 Рік тому +1

    you are the best mate thank you.
    you put much love for what you are doing and thats great

  • @veronicaortiz2058
    @veronicaortiz2058 4 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing your work !

  • @sho-nuff8256
    @sho-nuff8256 10 місяців тому +1

    Awesome! We even have the same o-scope!

  • @restorationdiy7536
    @restorationdiy7536 4 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing ic 555 application

  • @kevinbgood7043
    @kevinbgood7043 2 роки тому

    Your stuff is Still good! (Noticed a lot of comments have aged) Thanks!

  • @markrhine5809
    @markrhine5809 2 роки тому +1

    Dear Sir, Great video, I am a student of electronics and your videos are easy to understand and the circuits are very interesting to watch, Keep up the good work, and have a pleasent day.....

  • @ssslava
    @ssslava 5 років тому

    Very helpful video, thank you!

  • @sennabullet
    @sennabullet 3 роки тому

    nice explanation. Thank you for making the vid and sharing.

  • @danielmaclean4718
    @danielmaclean4718 4 роки тому +2

    Man, I love the 7-Ps... may start implementing that at work.

  • @SunixDev
    @SunixDev 3 роки тому

    Thank you i understanded the fundamental of this, i have been able to make a buzzer with it.

  • @TheZooman22
    @TheZooman22 4 роки тому +7

    This was great. I was experimenting with a version from my old Radio Shack Engineer's Handbook, by Forest Mimms, and not getting favorable results. I have used the "academic" version, but I was amazed to be able to build this minimalist version, and get precise control over the frequency. With R1 & R2 , being equal I have control over the duty cycle aswell. I also liked the reference to Steve Woznicak. Job's often gets so much of the credit for Apples success, but Woz was the Engineer.

  • @mooremaceo
    @mooremaceo Рік тому

    Not quite sure what I’m looking at…BUT I LIKE IT!!!

  • @dantesmith3664
    @dantesmith3664 3 роки тому

    Good refresh. Thank you sir

  • @kameel126
    @kameel126 6 років тому +1

    nice and simple, thanks

  • @Larry_Druhall
    @Larry_Druhall 3 роки тому

    Thank you. I think I will try this.

  • @outagas2008
    @outagas2008 4 роки тому

    good stuff. hope you're doing well.

  • @voyager7793
    @voyager7793 4 роки тому

    wooked perfectly, thanks

  • @murrrr8288
    @murrrr8288 2 роки тому

    Great! Exactly what I need

  • @bertusbertus4657
    @bertusbertus4657 5 років тому +1

    Tip: put the speed of the video on 1.25X if you are in a hurry. Good video thx👍🏻

  • @bananaapple9620
    @bananaapple9620 3 роки тому +5

    i like how you executed the video, but there is a but, i am going to be making a 555 circuit soon for the first time and im going to use 2 resistors. sadly because i never made this circuit before, and because you used the adjustable resistor in place of r1 and r2, i still dont know how to make the circuit. it kinda sucks cause other than that you would of helped me learn how to build the circuit. thanks for the upload, i still gave a thumbs up.

  • @hutlazzz
    @hutlazzz 5 років тому

    Bro... you make it so easy for me... Love your technic... kiss !!! ahahah Keep making good video !!

  • @syedabishosainrizvi7817
    @syedabishosainrizvi7817 7 місяців тому +1

    I literally love you

  • @davidjones5997
    @davidjones5997 6 років тому

    Thanks yo it really helped me

  • @venkatdhokale2381
    @venkatdhokale2381 3 роки тому

    thank you so much....such a nice

  • @mkepler5861
    @mkepler5861 2 роки тому

    thank you very good tutorial!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @lesterfindlay3771
    @lesterfindlay3771 Рік тому +1

    Thank you.

  • @monajitsaha9652
    @monajitsaha9652 6 років тому +1

    Hi, I have made a monostable multivibrator using 555NE timer ic. What observing is it is getting triggered automatically when some electrical appliances are being switched on or off in the house. So is the 555NE prone to pickup noise or problem is something else. Can you think about it plz if you get time.

  • @dukeeod1650
    @dukeeod1650 4 роки тому +2

    Great video! I have been wondering for along time how the Triple nickel works. thanks!

  • @j.clowers7223
    @j.clowers7223 6 років тому

    Useful vid...thanks

  • @FredFloresca
    @FredFloresca 2 роки тому +1

    I'm sure Woz approves! :-)

  • @HappyHermitt
    @HappyHermitt Рік тому

    I would love to see a book with everything it can be used for.

  • @naderhumood1199
    @naderhumood1199 4 роки тому

    Always give u thumbs up..... Good game...... ✌️Peace

  • @jj74qformerlyjailbreak3
    @jj74qformerlyjailbreak3 3 роки тому +1

    I think it was a day ago I laughed at the “Kiss” 😂 I think I’ll make the nooner tomorrow

  • @333Roulette
    @333Roulette Рік тому +1

    If I wanted to have a 30 second delay, what size resistor would I put in there? Or something close to it.

  • @TheJavaSync
    @TheJavaSync 4 роки тому

    hey Mr Paul, I found many spike voltage (on my oscop) - how to removing the spikes ? Thx in advance

  • @josedominguez2021
    @josedominguez2021 5 років тому

    Realy Nice !!!

  • @johnf3326
    @johnf3326 5 років тому +3

    Thou art a clever buggart!
    But who are the 40+ could not's who thumbs down?! 🙄

  • @bryanst.martin7134
    @bryanst.martin7134 2 роки тому +1

    It's as simple as the flip flop I made to drive two different color LEDS through 2 different clear tubes to simulate a pulse for a kid's haloween mask made from a discarded face respirator. He got props for that. 9V battery tucked inside the respirator. Studs from leather collars, light chain and black paint = happy kid!

  • @leachim66
    @leachim66 5 років тому +3

    I can not express how useful this video was for me. The astable schematic from the 555 datasheet/appnote makes it look super daunting. Can you do a video on how to build circuits from schematics? I've not seen a really good video on how to turn a schematic into a real circuit on either breadboard or perfboard (not PCB)

  • @Templemain
    @Templemain 5 років тому

    I very mush like your simple methods but not the hands. When I do video demos I always use a good quality dental tweezers, the one with the curve near the end to place parts or very fine needle nose spring loaded pliers. Then my viewers can see exactly whats going on but so can I. I also find the old solid core color coded, dual pair telephone wire perfect for bread board work. It strips easily and fits well into bread boards. Sling your local phone tech installers installing new phone systems into new buildings and they would happy to give the useless off cuts of bundled cables.

    • @learnelectronics
      @learnelectronics  5 років тому +3

      Thanks for your input. My hands are swollen do to congestive heart failure. Ill be dead soon and my hands won't trouble you any more.

    • @Templemain
      @Templemain 5 років тому +1

      Sorry to hear that. Life is a cruel mistress. In youth she fills us with promise then takes it all away. I'm an old fart of 76yrs, worked until 70 then I got the push because I was 42% whole person disabled from work related injury. Now from the mistress I have an electrical problem in my heart, it has a bad habit of missing beats often one in four-five. Next step a pace maker.

  • @mark8664
    @mark8664 2 роки тому +1

    I can't believe some people actually gave you a thumbs down. The nerve of some people! But don't let stupid people get you down, thanks for your videos.

  • @derkarhu5079
    @derkarhu5079 Рік тому

    Simplest connection is resistor from output pin to capacitor on pin 2
    4-8, 6-2...as I recall...

  • @justinc2633
    @justinc2633 7 місяців тому +1

    wouldnt it be possible for the potentiometer to have a voltage greater than 1/3 VCC which means it wont set the flip-flop?

  • @ulpijana73
    @ulpijana73 Рік тому +1

    In last minute of video you mentioned number 82. What do you mean by that?

  • @Rhine23singh
    @Rhine23singh 2 роки тому

    Yoooooo man big thank you . Been wrecking my brain for a few days as to how to use 555 timer in a PWM for a 5v motor . Any suggestions on cap size and to add in a mosfet to protect the 555 timer. ?

  • @aodhanking2539
    @aodhanking2539 2 роки тому +1

    Dear Mr. learn, the first minute and twenty two seconds were all I needed to subscribe. Tired of wasting time sifting through un-endless blogs of scientific tech gurus and their teachers condescending people trying to self teach . Most usually end up telling you just how impossible the task is and that rummaging through 15- 20 year old electronic trash for pieces is pointless and a waist of time, and the best way is just to go drop 30 to 50 dollars at a store.
    Only thing worse is gamers getting all bent out of shape when someone asks a question that reveals they have a pirated version, so they get all huffy about it since they spent 40 bucks on a 8 year old game.

  • @brizee993
    @brizee993 2 роки тому +3

    Nice and simple, but be careful not to turn pot all the way so as to short pin 7 with vcc. Discharge transistor wouldnt like that. Standard Astable set up always has resistor no smaller than 1K between pin 7 and VCC.

  • @mu8502
    @mu8502 2 роки тому

    hey my friend I need to make a square signal that have not any small changes in frequency or pulse width but ics like 555 timer can not be like that and have small changes is there any way???

  • @luigisalerno7739
    @luigisalerno7739 Рік тому

    im new in electronics but if i whant put pwm from Arduino vcc i can adjustment my frequency ???? many thanks u r best !

  • @FourSeasonsHD
    @FourSeasonsHD 6 років тому

    Excellent video. My question is if it is easy to make a circuit that automatically compensates for voltage drop. Say you have a capacitor charged to 7 volts and your target output voltage is 5 volts. When the capacitor discharges, the voltage drops - is it possible to keep a steady voltage from 7 volts to 5 volts at the output? The output being constant 5 volts. The circuit would have to adjust the duty cycle in relation with the capacitor voltage.

    • @learnelectronics
      @learnelectronics  6 років тому

      Without getting too deep into it, a big (2200 or 4700mA) cap parallel to the output would keep your voltage steady.

  • @thanhavictus
    @thanhavictus 5 років тому

    Can you post the buylist on how I can get one?

  • @FnOTradingLearner
    @FnOTradingLearner 2 роки тому

    Yes it's just required for everyone, i want to learn such simple placement of components to create DIY PCB boards, can you simplify with PCB making process of eighter Eagle or Fusion 360 so that i can gain more indepth knowledge to arrange components on PCB Board before making order i wanted to create it hot iron and eaching at home ...

  • @utkf16
    @utkf16 4 роки тому

    Outstanding thank you one extra Sub to your total

  • @untraveled7855
    @untraveled7855 2 роки тому

    is it possible to adjust the length of the crest and the through of that signal?
    I want to try to make the through longer than the crest

    • @bryanst.martin7134
      @bryanst.martin7134 2 роки тому +1

      That was what he was explaining. You can set the pulse repetition rate (frequency) with the capacitor, and the dwell (% of difference between on time and off time) with the potentiometer. He indicated how simple it would be to have relays change between one component value or another. I will control a throttle with a servo for a HD RC aicraft/heli. It needs two speeds, idle and 2500 rpm. One 555 timer kit plus alternate components, and a double throw relay to switch between alternate values. Signal triggers relay and servo goes to work. Signal stops and servo returns to home position, no load.

  • @m.sabdopandowowidi7740
    @m.sabdopandowowidi7740 3 роки тому

    Thanks,,,by subur designer engineering

  • @wr30025728
    @wr30025728 2 роки тому

    Interesting.

  • @adamkorolev6338
    @adamkorolev6338 6 років тому +2

    Is this possible with regular resistors? What value would I need and where do I connect them?

    • @MrThinking4myself
      @MrThinking4myself 3 роки тому

      Use the frequency formula to determine what resistors to use depending on your preferred output. Put them in place of the potentiometer, with one lead of each resistor on the pin connected to the pin in place of the wiper. If you want to see a drawing of your circuit, look at the schematic at the beginning of the video that he seems the find so complex and confusing. He did exactly what was on the schematic except he eliminated the output indicator led portion. Other than that, he replaced the two timing resistors with the potentiometer and wants gullible people to think that he's a genius.

  • @GORF_EMPIRE
    @GORF_EMPIRE 4 роки тому

    Excellent tutorial. I have a question for you. we have a pot adjusting the duty cycle.... I'd like to keep that and add a pot to adjust the speed somehow. Is this possible?

    • @mikatomik5532
      @mikatomik5532 4 роки тому +1

      GORF I’m sure you could with a variable capacitor. Cheap on amazon

    • @GORF_EMPIRE
      @GORF_EMPIRE 4 роки тому

      @@mikatomik5532 Yes but those are not usually large in range nor are they usually large in value...but I did think about that.

  • @deepakbhovad2242
    @deepakbhovad2242 4 роки тому

    how can i trigger 555ic using lm358 in monostable mode

  • @crohkorthreetoes3821
    @crohkorthreetoes3821 5 років тому

    nice