555 timer astable mode circuit – LED blink with potentiometer setting using 5 minimal components

Circuit demonstration of the LED blinking controlled with a 10 KΩ potentiometer using the 555 timer in astable mode. The following components are used: • NE555P – 1x • Resistor 1 KΩ – 1x • Capacitor 100 uF, 16 V – 1x • Potentiometer Trim Pot 10 KΩ – 1x • LED – 1x • Resistor 220 Ω – 1x • 5 V supply #diy #digitalcircuits #555 #circuits #Signetics #transistors #basics #oldiesbutgoodies #swpeet