I was using one for the last few years that I really liked, but newer operating systems and other computer changes over the years have made it less and less compatible with anything I own, and I can't find an updated version. It looks like this:

Any suggestions? Looking for one that can be downloaded, so that I can use it offline. Thanks!

 

I just went to Google. Found this one a few days ago that works fine: http://freespace.virgin.net/matt.waite/resource/handy/pinouts/555/

I'm using Win7 Pro, but the functioning of the program is independent of that. Why do you seem to want the program to execute on your PC? Why not just use LTSPICE (or similar) if you want a simulator on board?

John

 

I just went to Google. Found this one a few days ago that works fine: http://freespace.virgin.net/matt.waite/resource/handy/pinouts/555/

I'm using Win7 Pro, but the functioning of the program is independent of that. Why do you seem to want the program to execute on your PC? Why not just use LTSPICE (or similar) if you want a simulator on board?

John

This is the same one I have been using the past month or so. I was just looking for one that I could download to use offline. I have no idea what LTSPICE is. I am fairly new to electronics. I liked the previous one I had because it allowed me to put in my desired times, and it would then give me the values.

 

Here you go. Looks just like the old one, and it's working for me on Windows 8.

EDIT: It is apparently the same one--same version and everything. Don't know why it's not working for you anymore--it's working fine for me.

 

I get this error on the PC that I want to use it on when I try to launch the program. Not really sure what it means:

 

Hello,

It looks like you are missing the VB 6 common control package:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/896559
Or have a look ahere:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...id-error/6ac1bedd-ddb5-4482-bb30-e404af091def

Bertus

 

Thanks, I've tried all that after you posted, still no luck. Think I am giving up on that one. I liked it too.

 

Have you tried simply running the program as administrator?

If not, perhaps one of these answers will help you: http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Fo...er-custom-control-comdlg32ocx?forum=vbgeneral

 

Here's a great 555 timer caclulator:

t = 1.1XRXC

 

Hello,

You can also try one of the many online calculators:
ne555 calculator

Bertus

 

Thank you, Bertus.

You have some of the finest links.

 

I get this error on the PC that I want to use it on when I try to launch the program. Not really sure what it means:

Did you register the .ocx file after installing?

If you installed it in c:\windows\system32\COMCTL32.OCX, then
register it like this:

regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\COMCTL32.OCX<enter>


eT

 

Did you register the .ocx file after installing?

If you installed it in c:\windows\system32\COMCTL32.OCX, then
register it like this:

regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\COMCTL32.OCX<enter>


eT

…from a command prompt run as "Administrator".