555 led doesnt flash

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ikuus111

Joined Dec 17, 2021
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So im trying to make a 555 IC with a led flash but it just stays on at low light
the diagram its like that in the picture but I wired pin 5 with 10nf cap and also used a 12v 1A source with a 100 ohm resistor before pin 8 to reduce current
the capacitors are wired correctly
R1 is 11k , R2 is 20k, capacitor is 10uf, frequency of about 2 Hz
What could be the problem? I'm a complete beginner
 
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Alec_t

Joined Sep 17, 2013
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Welcome to AAC!
Try removing the 100R (the circuit will limit the current to what it needs. It won't be anywhere near 1A unless there is a fault) and swapping R1 and R2.
 

ericgibbs

Joined Jan 29, 2010
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hi ikuus,
This 555 simulator shows it working. OK.
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Check that you have the 10uF electrolytic capacitor in the correct polarity.

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eetech00

Joined Jun 8, 2013
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So im trying to make a 555 IC with a led flash but it just stays on at low light
the diagram its like that in the picture but I wired pin 5 with 10nf cap and also used a 12v 1A source with a 100 ohm resistor before pin 8 to reduce current
the capacitors are wired correctly
R1 is 11k , R2 is 20k, capacitor is 10uf, frequency of about 2 Hz
What could be the problem? I'm a complete beginner
There is obviously a wiring error. Post a good photo's of the actual breadboad taken from different angles.
 

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ikuus111

Joined Dec 17, 2021
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the capacitors are wired correctly,
the same with different capacitor
how and why to place a capacitor between 1 and 8?
i changed a bit by separating a resistor with cables so it to fits better.could put it back
i can upload photos of the breadboard but around pin 7 cables are very close to each other
if you need another photo i can make one
but arent there some common wiring mistakes?

and i tried to rotate the 555 IC in case its inverted but it didnt the led didnt light at all
 

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