This will likely make me look like a fool, but, I need some highly simple help...
So, I have all the parts needed, and I can't get this circuit to work.. or any for that matter.
I wanna say it's me [likely], or the components [not sure], or just the breadboard.
So, using that schematic, and brand new parts;
1 Breadboard [RadioShack Cat No. 276-001]
1 pack of assorted 1/4th watt metal film resistors [Cat. 2710309]
2 TLC555 timer ICs [Cat. 276-1718]
The LEDs are RadioShack as well, but, I dun have the package handy, nor do I think it's relevant here; they light up at 1.5 volts, that's all they are supposed to do... or is it?
For other projects, that I still can't get to work, pack of NPN Transistors [Cat. 276-1617]
And, sadly, a few capacitors I got out of a radio and other places, I tried to build multiple projects, mainly this one... and that LED just won't light up.
For power, I was using a model train ratifier to supply the voltage needed, after verifying the correct output/polarity via a mutimeter. [Tech4 MRC260 for make/model]
Is that my main mistake? Should I be using *shudders* batteries? I rather supply power via something I can plug into the wall, if possible.
So, simply put, is there something I said that stands out, or can anyone just build this circuit in an easy breadboard, take a picture for me or... what would you all advise?
So, I have all the parts needed, and I can't get this circuit to work.. or any for that matter.
I wanna say it's me [likely], or the components [not sure], or just the breadboard.
So, using that schematic, and brand new parts;
1 Breadboard [RadioShack Cat No. 276-001]
1 pack of assorted 1/4th watt metal film resistors [Cat. 2710309]
2 TLC555 timer ICs [Cat. 276-1718]
The LEDs are RadioShack as well, but, I dun have the package handy, nor do I think it's relevant here; they light up at 1.5 volts, that's all they are supposed to do... or is it?
For other projects, that I still can't get to work, pack of NPN Transistors [Cat. 276-1617]
And, sadly, a few capacitors I got out of a radio and other places, I tried to build multiple projects, mainly this one... and that LED just won't light up.
For power, I was using a model train ratifier to supply the voltage needed, after verifying the correct output/polarity via a mutimeter. [Tech4 MRC260 for make/model]
Is that my main mistake? Should I be using *shudders* batteries? I rather supply power via something I can plug into the wall, if possible.
So, simply put, is there something I said that stands out, or can anyone just build this circuit in an easy breadboard, take a picture for me or... what would you all advise?
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