Anyone who has designed circuits using the 555 timer chip will, at some time have wished that it could be programmed for longer timing periods. Anyone who has designed circuits using the 555 timer ...

One of the most common clichés around here is that a piece of equipment chosen for a project is always too advanced. If a Raspberry Pi was used, someone will say they should have used an Arduino. If ...

Looking for a light project to teach young hackers some very basic electronics? Here’s a quick and easy weekend project, a simple metal detector! We all know 555 timers are very useful and pop up in a ...