How a 555 Timer Works

Timing circuits can be extremely helpful especially to produce blinky lights. And who doesn't want more blinky lights? This video will show you how a 555 timers works with the end goal being to make a Lens Detector.

[adamh]

I've been staring at 555 timers all day, and this has been the most helpful description of how they work. Thank you!

[KT-utzg]

"I've been staring at 555 timers all day, and this has been the most helpful description of how they work. Thank you!" - Comment from below. Same for me :)

[eltechwire]

I am at the second year of the university of applied science to piraeus at GREECE and i am study electronic engineer .Your video for 555 informed me very very well for the 555

[Martin-pbts]

It really is a pleasure when you're trying to learn something and you're in new territory and you find someone that can explain something in a clear and illuminating manner. Thank you.

[jackcollins]

The other 555 timers make one or two good points before they lose me, so I watch many to figure this chip out. Skinny's video is the most understandable out there, step by step I learned more from his than any other. Keep up the good work!

[vovaparkourukraine]

AMAZING. This is the kind of step-by-step top-notch shit my University should be giving me for what I pay. This is real teaching, understanding, learning. Thank you very much, I must integrate every detail into my understanding of the topic or else I understand nothing at all, and you went through every piece of this circuit. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you again I just felt a wave of relief because I know I can now complete this lab and I have learned something.

[chiparooo]

One of the better 555 timer videos to explain it to someone with basic electronic experience. Well done!

[joshuacox]

nice tutorial, I have watched a hundred 555 tutorials trying to get a grasp on how it works, well done. very helpful in explanation thanks.

[eranthasampath]

I'm very impressive the way of your teaching. you are the best presenter of 555 among other YouTube presenters. wish you good luck. hope more.

[aaronedwards]

This is probably the best 555 timer explaination I've seen.

[dayhablo]

I am an Industrial Electrician student and found the video is excellent.
It really helps to see the breakdown of the 555 internals.

[arkedc]

Phenomenal. The way you stepped through the logical process made it make perfect sense. I went to trade school for electronics and no one could adequately walk the class through just what made the ol triple nickel tick, but I understand it now. You've earned a new subscriber.

[JVMVideo]

Seriously that's the first time someone has explained a 555 to me in an understandable way. Thank you!

[crazypj]

This is way easier to understand in 'ordinary English' compared to any of the 'best tutorials' which assume people already know various electronic terms. Thanks

[ranitkarmakar]

just one thing to say to you..
"you r just awesome"
i have not seen any tutorial as clear as this.
Thank you so much

[claudemontezin]

Man, you're a great teacher. Loved it. Now I know the inner working, the general current flow and most importantly the connections. The formula is perfect and thanks for the last tip on making Rb a potentiometer to vary the output frequency. More from you will be very appreciated at any time.

[RoxusRemo]

Awesome video, explained it far better than the supposed "best 555 timer on youtube" video... thanks for your staggered approach and giving the learner chance to take in the information. You would make an excellent lecturer.

[firedmyboss]

thanks Skinny R&D! Having finished a tech school back in 1980, the 555 timer has been around for a while. Your explanation has been so-o-o-o much better than trying to decipher the data sheet!

[JohnSmith-tddn]

Hey guy, good job. I have watched about 6, 555 tutorials and was still clueless. Now I get it. Thanks so much.

[wakefieldyorkshire]

Just found this little gem, absolutely brilliant description as to the understanding of how this timer works. Thumbs up and subscribed. THANK YOU.