vinodquilon said:
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btw, I agree with JanP, the PICAXE08 (& some others too) is better for thes job.
hehe, is it ?
PICAXE you need to write a program and program it.
to change the delay, you need to re-program it,
555 you program by adding a variable resistor to allow adjustment,
pin 3 can drive 200mA, how much can a PICAXE pin drive?
++ 7555 can operate with 2-15V supply
PICAXE must operate with 5V, so this must usually mean adding a 3pin voltage
regulator to the circuit
for 60sec delay, 555 is quite accurate once adjusted.
The 7555 is better because you need smaller value capacitor = smaller package = less ambient temperature effects.
Maybe i'm biased because 555 was first IC i played with when a youngster