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Sometimes the best inspiration is limitation. The 555 timer does “one thing” — compares a voltage to a couple thresholds and outputs a signal accordingly. It’s two comparators, a voltage …read more Continue reading Congratulations Winners of the 555 Timer Contest!
When [Jarrett] decided to enter the 555 Contest that’s just wrapped up, he leaned up on an idea that’s been rattling around in his noggin for a few years: Using …read more Continue reading Doing The Right Thing The Wrong Way: Dumping STM8 Firmware With 555 Timers
With a 555 on the BOM, you never know what you’re going to get. With 40 of the versatile timer chips in a build, you might just get something completely …read more Continue reading 555 Timer Contest Entry: A Digital Counter with Nothing but 555s
It’s back! The 555 timer contest wants to see you do something cool with the 555 timer chip. At stake is the adulation of electronics geeks everywhere. Three top winners …read more Continue reading The 555 Timer Contest Returns!