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Blinking LED


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Make an LED blink with this simple circuit. By using a 555 timer in astable mode, a square wave is generated. This square wave is output to the LED to turn it on and off. The LED blinks about 3 times per second with the values given in the schematic. The blinking rate can be varied by changing the resistors R1, R2, and the capacitor C1.

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Bill of Materials

Qty Part # Description Schematic ID Source
1 41bd4938af68bc803f33ddd1f8dda4d6902f60f1 NE555N IC, TIMER IC1 Source
1 A9d8f3614bcec6d0341317ce35862a70d692a376 ECA1EHG101 CAPACITOR, 100UF, 25V C1 Source
1 A0ff3ab201a9c105cb1f0720fa3859f44c920eba BS6I SNAPS 9V 6" LEADS I-STYLE 9V_BATTERY_CONNECTOR Source
1 Dffd8453bea3aff79b960b8a5cecb5a7b3ec1f0c CF14JT1K00 1/4w 1K ohms 5% Carbon Film Resistors R1 Source
1 A7c88c699ae93df915e3fce25b261df5db07b5f1 CF14JT2K00 RES 2K OHM 1/4W 5% CARBON FILM R2 Source
1 F3de1730e1c5c8a8cf1c375eace429ecf63eb1e4 CF14JT470R RES 470 OHM 1/4W 5% CARBON FILM R3 Source
1 45030f5359ca883029e7ac046bdca8276d1557d3 WP7113LID 5MM LOW CURRENT RED LED, LAMP THOLE, BULK LED1 Source
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6. Insert 2k resistor

Next, insert two 1k resistors in series between the positive lead of the capacitor and pin 7 of the 555 timer. Since these two resistors are in series, their resistances add and they are equal to one 2k resistor. Alternately, you can insert a single 2k resistor instead.

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7. Insert 1k resistor

Install the final 1k resistor between pin 7 of the 555 timer and the +9V rail.

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8. Plug in 9V battery

Plug in the 9V battery, connect the black wire to the ground rail and the red wire to the +9V rail. Enjoy your blinking light!

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