Astable Multivibrator Mode of the 555 Timer - brought to you by Solderstick Wire Connectors

Astable Multivibrator Mode of the 555 Timer Get solderstick at 20% OFF with discount code “LE20“ at In this video we look at the 555 timer in its astable multivibrator mode, this mode also known as free running oscillator mode is the most common use of the IC. By controlling the time to charge and discharge the capacitor we can control the frequency, by adjusting the values of the charge/discharge resistors we can shape the mark/space ratio, and by tying pin 2 (trigger) to pin 6(threshold) we can cause the 555 to retrigger itself. ************************************************************************* *Please help support this channel at NO COST TO YOU. If you shop on* *Amazon, please use this link: * *I will get a small commission and it costs you nothing. * ************************************************************************* HEY YOU ABOUT TO POST SOMETHING STUPID: Yes, I know my hands are large/fat. It’s because of a heart condition I suffer from called Congestive Heart Failure. Here’s a link to some information about CHF: One of the symptoms is that it causes fluid retention, mostly in the hands, feet/ankles, and face.. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Support learnelectronics: Amazon Store: If you are shopping for electronic components, test gear or consumables please consider visiting my Amazon shop @ Patreon: Please check out and pledge a dollar if you can. It will go a long way to keeping the channel alive. It costs a bit of money to buy all the items and produce these videos. Your help is appreciated. Paypal: you’d like to send a one-time donation you can use this link: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gear I use: Multimeter: OWON B33 Oscilloscope: KIPRIM DS1202 Signal generator: Junctek JDS8080 Component Tester: T7 Multifunction Soldering Station: Sealody ???????