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Rapid 555 Astable/Monostable Project Kit

Rapid Brand: Rapid
<P>The 555 Astable/Monostable PCB project has been designed specifically to support and integrate with teaching schemes for Key Stages 3 &amp; 4. Instruction details are available and are designed to be photocopied for class use. <BR><BR><B><A href="/pdf/70-0225t_v2.pdf"><U>Teachers notes are available to download on our Education Resources site.</U></B></A></P>
  • The kit is a timing circuit, which can be used to switch devices or circuits on and off
  • Knowledge, skills and understanding can be developed in: component recognition and purpose; PCB circuit assembly and soldering; system and circuit principles; signal tracing and fault finding; product design
  • The kit can be used for both class teaching or for individual project work
  • All components, including the PCBs, are provided
  • The kit includes: resistors and capacitors, NE555 timer, switches and preset resistors, LEDs, wire PCB and PP3 battery clip
  • Empty PCBs are also available in packs of 5
  • Kit contains components for 5 circuits
  • Suitable for Key Stages 3 & 4 (ages 11 to 16)
Each kit requires 1x PP3 battery (not included).
Order codeMftrs Part No.
70-0225KIT555 project kit
70-0230Empty PCBs (5)
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24 December 2011 Question by: Rapid Customer
Q. Do you have any instructions for these kits, pdf or word documents?
A. Hi Dr Sanderson, yes, we have some instructions accessible from the product page: /pdf/70-0225.pdf