555 time IC is very powerful and versatile IC, it can be used in many forms. In this tutorial we are going to see how a 555 IC can be used as Audio Amplifier. A low power audio signal can be amplified using 555 Timer IC.

The concepts of these mosquito repellers are simple and we can build a simple mosquito repellent circuit at home easily by using 555 timer IC and few other commonly available components. Let’s see the concept of mosquito repellent circuit in detail.

When the 555 IC is used to produce an MONOSTABLE circuit - it will only pulse once. Monostable circuits can be used to turn lights/LEDs on or off just once. They are also used in many more school based circuits.

Reaction timer is a game to test how fast you reacts. This game which we have developed using 555 IC is for two players where first player starts the game by pressing start button. As soon as the START button is pressed, 7 segment display starts displaying 0 to 9 numbers in a high speed.

Bust out that 555 timer and use it to build your own AM radio transmitter. The circuit that is using only needs the timer chip, an NPN transistor, three caps, three resistors, and a potentiometer. It generates an amplitude modulation signal around the 600 kHz range which you will be able to pick up with any normal AM radio.