timer circuit

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me111

Joined May 11, 2012
10
hey im new at this forum
had to ask this one
i have to make a project for which the object is to start a motor for 2 sec and then switch it off automatically even if the power supply stays on. i used the 555 in monostable mode for the purpose but i cant get it to switching off part.
i need help ... PLEASE?
here's the circuit i have been using


 

sheldons

Joined Oct 26, 2011
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heres a circuit for you to try- you need to change the timing components to suit for your application......and instead of the led substitute your motor and add a diode anode to collector ,cathode to supply on the op transistor.....you may also need to change the op transistor depending on the type of motor you are controlling....
 

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sheldons

Joined Oct 26, 2011
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if pin 4 is left floating the 555 might not work properly.....pin 4 is the reset pin which if not used must go to supply +(join pin 4 to pin 8),if you ground pin 4 the 555 is reset....heres an output stage you can play with as well with your circuit...
 

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me111

Joined May 11, 2012
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im am working on first circuit that u gave with the LED.
i dnt know where am i going wrong but the LED dsnt light for a single second :(
im making the exact same circuit right now :|
 

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me111

Joined May 11, 2012
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and oh by the way i did connect pin 4 to V+ in the last circuit
i attached an LED on the output with a 1K
the LED did light up but it ddnt switch off then :|
 

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me111

Joined May 11, 2012
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the LED dsnt switch off :(
i replaced the 220k pot and 10k and 1k and the 47uF on pin 6 and 7 and replaced it with and short them together and still its the same..
where am i going wrong :(
 

tracecom

Joined Apr 16, 2010
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Here is a schematic for a circuit that will work. For 2 seconds, change C1 to 100μf and R1 to 18kΩ. Or you can use your 1μF and 2megΩ for 2.2 seconds.

ETA: I notice that you don't have a .1μF filter cap from pin 8 to ground. You need that, especially if you are using anything other than a battery for power. What is your power source?
 

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me111

Joined May 11, 2012
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im using an 2 9V DC supply which are going into the 7812 to give out 12 v
so it should work if a connect it directly right?
 

wayneh

Joined Sep 9, 2010
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Yes, although as the batteries age, or if you are powering more than just an LED, the voltage will likely drop below 12v. That's OK for the 555, I'm just saying...
 
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