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555 Timer IC Tester
Parts List
R1 = 68K, 5%
R2 = 39K, 5%
C1 = 1uF, 16V
C2 = 10nF (0.01uF) ceramic
Two red led's
8-pin dip socket
On-off switch or push-on switch

1 - The ON-OFF Switch is optional, as is the Pulse output.
2 - When both led's are flashing your 555 is most likely in good shape; if one or both are not flashing, not lit, or are on solid, the 555 is defective. Throw it out!
3 - The flashrate can be adjusted by using a different value for C2.

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