"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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NE555P | TI | 1 | Buy Now |
Resistor MCF 0.25W 1M | MULTICOMP PRO | 1 | Buy Now |
resistorMCF 0.25W 10K | MULTICOMP PRO | 1 | Buy Now |
Cap 1uF | Epcos | 1 | Buy Now |
Cap 0,1uf | Epcos | 1 | Buy Now |
LM7808 | ST | 1 | Buy Now |
Schrack / TE | 2 | Buy Now | |
Arduino nano Every | Arduino | 1 | Buy Now |
RED LED 5V | kingbright | 1 | Buy Now |
Resistor 390 ohm | MULTICOMP PRO | 1 | Buy Now |
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Arcade style buttons |
Arduino vs 555 Timer - Tiny Slot Car Racers
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