
What should my R3 C1 value be for 2 hz? what is the math?97% on for Q1?
2hz is a long time!
The energy to keep Q1 on is stored in C1, C2. R3 is discharging C1. Make R3 as large as you have. (1meg or more)
I have not done the math but R3 * C1 time constant needs to be 1 second or more. There there is current to run the IC and that is in the data sheet.
I have a circuit like this where I keep Q1 or for hours. I removed D1 and added this power supply. It lives on +12V and makes a isolated 12V to turn on Q1.
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Input voltage options are 5V, 12V 15, 24 .....
Output options are 3, 5, 12, 15, 24
1W and 2W
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Circuit should be OK with no load.