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tilde
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LFO mod help
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January 01, 2013, 04:42:59 PM »
Hi
I'm attempting to build the LFO mod as illustrated at casperelectronics (
http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/speakspell-bending/
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The toy that I am using is only powered by 3v (2x AA) battery which does not seem sufficient to power the LFO. Can anyone suggest what modifications I need to make in order to make it compatible - changing capacitors, resistors etc?
It's my first attempt at building one of these so please excuse me if I'm missing something obvious.
Thanks
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Re: LFO mod help
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January 01, 2013, 10:39:47 PM »
it depends what 555 you're using, but the minimum supply voltage of most 555's is around 4.5v.
I doubt it'd work on 3v no matter what changes you made.
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January 02, 2013, 10:02:53 PM »
Thanks for the reply
I didn't know there were different flavours of 555. I've now ordered some TS555CN low power versions and will try them out tomorrow.
Learning new stuff everyday!
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January 03, 2013, 09:19:20 AM »
I suspect that even with a low power CMOS version, you'll probably have an issue with not being able to get a very wide sweep using a 3v supply. It can't give you a pulse at a higher voltage than the supply voltage and the output current it can deliver is virtually nothing.
http://www.talkingelectronics.com/projects/50%20-%20555%20Circuits/50%20-%20555%20Circuits.html#G1
You might as well give it a go though.
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January 04, 2013, 03:43:37 AM »
Wow a 555 bible - fantastic resource!
I'll give it a try and get back to you folks
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