The following are LM555 timer circuits that have unusual functions.
Designed to time a sports event; In this circuit the GREEN output is adjusted to be on for 3 minutes and then the RED output is set for 1 minute in a repeating cycle. Each time the light changes a buzzer will sound for about 2 seconds.
The timing cycle can be stopped and reset/started with the push buttons shown on the schematic.
The explanations for the circuits on these pages cannot hope to cover every situation on every layout. For this reason be prepared to do some experimenting to get the results you want. This is especially true of circuits such as the "Across Track Infrared Detection" circuits and any other circuit that relies on other than direct electronic inputs, such as switches.
If you use any of these circuit ideas, ask your parts supplier for a copy of the manufacturers data sheets for any components that you have not used before. These sheets contain a wealth of data and circuit design information that no electronic or print article could approach and will save time and perhaps damage to the components themselves. These data sheets can often be found on the web site of the device manufacturers.
Although the circuits are functional the pages are not meant to be full descriptions of each circuit but rather as guides for adapting them for use by others. If you have any questions or comments please send them to the email address on the Circuit Index page.
09 December, 2010