SEQUENTIAL CIRCUIT PROJECT #6 – CLOCK GENERATOR (555 TIMER)

OVERVIEW

You will create a circuit that will generate a 1Hz signal that continuously cycles from 0 to 1 and back. To do this, you will make use of the 555 timer, resistors and capacitors.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

VIDEO

Click here for a good video explanation of how the 555 timer works.

PROJECT EXPECTATIONS

Show your blinking LED to Mr. Campeau. Keep your circuit together as you will continue to use it for future circuits.