Electronic Basics #26: 555 Timer IC

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In this episode of Electronic Basics I will show you what make the popular 555 Timer IC tick and how we can use it in our circuits as a monostable, bistable and astable multivibrator in order to create delays or even PWM Signals.

Music:
In the Hall of the Mountain King, Kevin MacLeod
Ecstatic Wave, Jens Kiilstofte

[PeterCCamilleri]

The 555 has been my favorite classic IC for over 20 years. I really enjoyed this video and learned some new things about this awesome, long lived chip.

[DanShlemon]

I've been using 555 with no idea why we connected it in such configurations .. when u got to the deeper level .. everything is clearer .. thanks boss

[joeabad]

Your channel is top notch. Gives guidance to a beginner but have enough details if one wants a geeky deep dive.

[Nardax]

i thougth i knew 555s, now im looking at the ceiling thinking wtf am i doing with my life

[bastienguilbaud]

Your videos are amazing ! So much information, you're going straight to the point without any detours. The information is tightly packed and the whole subject is covered quickly and efficiently. If looking for one specific information, I can watch 4 or 5 videos in what feels like no time and I'm very likely to find what I'm looking for. As an other non native english speaker (i'm french) I am very happy to be able to use english as a way to communicate with somebody that eager to make the world a smarter place.

[mrdpwr]

The 555 was my favorite chip to use in high school back in the 80s. Boy I feel old.

[benjammin]

Another great video, Great Scott! My advice is to keep up your high tempo, despite the complaints that you're going too fast. I'm a beginner, and you're "too quick" for me too, but that's good motivation to learn more so I can eventually keep up... and your videos are never boring! In all the language classes I've taken there is always a student who complains the teacher is speaking too quickly. One teacher responded "No. You're listening too slowly." That's right on the money!

[BowersElectronics]

gotta love whenever I wanna do a project with a specific chip and cant grasp it you come in and clear it all up. keep up the great content!

[Jrez]

The 555 changed my life. First IC I ever worked with in electronics class in high school.

[rafatomczyk]

Best 555 timer explenation video that i ever seen. Thanks from Poland for your work.

[jasond.valentine]

Im affraid that for half fo us this is way too hard to catch on, all too quick D:

[arvndgr]

This is how Electronics must be thought! I'm a Electronics Graduate yet never knew how 555 came. Also many times I had used the formula 1/3Vcc or 2/3Vcc and am able to relate due to your video.., Great effort and thanks for that...

[MrBiky]

Am I the only 1 watching and not understanding almost anything, but still likes the video anyway?

[worldentropy]

Not like it .. love it. Been far too long since I've seen someone explain basic electronics so concisely and clearly amongst all the noisemakers. Here's a thumbs up from one professional to another.

[AiurIkiza]

You're one of the most interesting youtubers ever!

[garbo]

Great versatile chip that's been around over 40 years. Thanks for the easy to follow informative u tube vidios.

[sharadvaishnav]

You do insane practical experiments.
I am afraid while watching your wiring connections, setting up electronic components.
Your intellect is really high. 👍🏻🇮🇳

[kippie]

the best, most complete, and consise description of 555 timmer! haden't noticed different versions of timmer either. thank-you.

[callmeaneo-naziifuckingdar]

my favorite youtuber looking at my favorite IC, its a happy day

[saadnukeeng]

Best 555 video on YouTube! Thanks GreatScott.