Arduino vs 555 Timer - Tiny Slot Car Racers
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"Should have used a 555!" A special breed of makers often boasts in comments about simple Arduino projects. But are they right or wrong..or is there more to it besides a simple choice? Clem finds out with a fun-only project so nobody can argue about its purpose! A tiny electronic slot racing tabletop game! Once built with a 555 timer circuit and rebuilt with an Arduino and some simple code. Both perform the same function..but which one is better?
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Bill of Material:
| Product Name | Manufacturer | Quantity | Buy KitBuy Kit |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE555PNE555P | TI | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| Resistor MCF 0.25W 1M | MULTICOMP PRO | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| resistorMCF 0.25W 10K | MULTICOMP PRO | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| Cap 1uF | Epcos | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| Cap 0,1uf | Epcos | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| LM7808 | ST | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| RZ03-1C4-D005RZ03-1C4-D005 | Schrack / TE | 2 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| Arduino nano Every | Arduino | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| RED LED 5V | kingbright | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| Resistor 390 ohm | MULTICOMP PRO | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
Additional Parts:
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| Arcade style buttons |