LM555 Timer with Motor: Easy Guide for Beginners

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around using an LM555 timer to control a motor powered by a battery, with specific timing requirements for operation. Participants are exploring the practical application of the LM555 timer in a beginner-friendly context, including potential issues with circuit design and component selection.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to control a motor using a 6V battery with specific timing (0.5s on, 10s off) but seeks step-by-step guidance.
  • Another participant mentions having various resistors and a capacitor, indicating a willingness to experiment with different configurations.
  • A participant suggests using Google to find existing applications of the LM555 timer for motor control, implying that there are many resources available for beginners.
  • One participant questions whether a 6V lightbulb can be used in a similar setup to a blinking light tutorial they attempted, which did not succeed.
  • Another participant asks if the order of the resistors in the circuit matters, indicating uncertainty about circuit design.
  • A participant reports an issue where using two 100-ohm resistors is draining all the voltage in their configuration, seeking help to resolve this problem.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on the specific configurations or solutions for using the LM555 timer with a motor. Multiple competing views and uncertainties about component usage and circuit design remain unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Participants express various limitations in their understanding of circuit design and component interactions, particularly regarding resistor placement and voltage management. There are unresolved questions about the effectiveness of different components in achieving the desired outcomes.

Who May Find This Useful

Beginners interested in electronics, specifically those looking to use the LM555 timer for motor control or similar projects.

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Please forgive my inexperience.
I am trying to put a motor , either 3v or 12v, powered by a 6v battery, on a LM555 8 pin timer. I have 30000 ohm resistor, 1000 ohm resistor, 3000 ohm resistor. I also have a 500 cuf capacitor.
I would like it to go on for approx .5s and then off for 10s, times are flexible, but somewhat similar to these.
Step by step would be great!
Thanks
 
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i also have diodes
 
i also have 100 ohm resistors
 
readytolearn, Welcome to Physics Forums! No forgiveness is necessary for being inexperienced.

Google and Wikipedia are your friends!

I suggest you use Google and enter the search terms "motor control with 555 timer". There you will find many applications using the 555 to control motors. Select one, try to build it, and if you have a problem come back here and describe the problem. There are lots of members here who will help. Good Luck!
 
I guess a more appropriate question would be can i use a 6v lightbulb and battery to follow one of the youtube step-by-step for blinking light? This was my endeavor last night and it was a total failure. I used 3 100 ohms and it didnt even turn on , let alone blink. Needless to say, I will have lots of trouble moving from basic light to complicated motor.
 
Also does the order of the resistors matter?