The Three Fives Kit: A Discrete 555 Timer
Through-hole kit that recreates the classic 555 timer IC using discrete components at large scale. Includes anodized aluminum legs; ships as kit v2.0 for assembly.
Pinout
- Pin 1 (GND)1Type · Ground
- Pin 2 (TRIG)2Type · Signal
- Pin 3 (OUT)3Type · Signal
- Pin 4 (RESET)4Type · Control
- Pin 5 (CTRL)5Type · Signal
- Pin 6 (THRES)6Type · Signal
- Pin 7 (DISCH)7Type · Signal
- Pin 8 (VCC)8Type · Power
| Pin | Position | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pin 1 (GND) | 1 | Ground |
| Pin 2 (TRIG) | 2 | Signal |
| Pin 3 (OUT) | 3 | Signal |
| Pin 4 (RESET) | 4 | Control |
| Pin 5 (CTRL) | 5 | Signal |
| Pin 6 (THRES) | 6 | Signal |
| Pin 7 (DISCH) | 7 | Signal |
| Pin 8 (VCC) | 8 | Power |
Pin details
8 connections- Pin 1 (GND)1Ground
- Pin 2 (TRIG)2Signal
- Pin 3 (OUT)3Signal
- Pin 4 (RESET)4Control
- Pin 5 (CTRL)5Signal
- Pin 6 (THRES)6Signal
- Pin 7 (DISCH)7Signal
- Pin 8 (VCC)8Power
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