davedarko

COVID-19 test SAO

We all know the shape by heart

Idea

A simple 555 timer that blinks the test result strip. The idea for it came in a time when nobody really was certain if it is safe to meet up in groups and conventions again. There was a constant uncertainty, tbh - there still is these days. So why not Have a 555 timer blink to that Schroedinger uncertainty?

BOM

designator value
R1, R4 100 Ohm
R2 390k Ohm
R3 150 Ohm
C1 1uF
D1, D2 RED LED (solder upside down!)
U1 LMC555 timer 3V capable
J1 IDC header

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