555 Astable electronics kit utilising SMD components and featuring a potentiometer for variable frequency, LED for indication, and external contact pad for use in other circuits. In this kit, you will learn to solder surface mount components and make a 555 astable circuit which is one of the most common uses for the 555 timer IC. This kit is a perfect introduction for beginners soldering and can be constructed in under an hour. Common applications include fake car alarm signals, signal indication, low-frequency gate control for audio, and as a clock source for digital logic circuits.

• Battery: 9V PP3 (not included)
• Operating voltage: 3-9V
• PCB dimensions: 19 x 19mm
• RoHS and REACH compliant

Instructions / documentation
What’s in the kit?

• 1 x NE555
• 1 x 100 Resistor
• 2 x 1K Resistor
• 1 x 100K Resistor
• 1 x 100nF Capacitor
• 1 x 10uF Capacitor
• 1 x Red LED
• 1 x PP3 Connector