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Clap Switch Using IC 555 Clap Switch

Clap switch is an interesting hobby circuit that turns on the lights with a clap sound. Although its name is “Clap switch”, it can be turned ON by any sound of approximately the same pitch as a clap. The main component of this clap switch circuit is the Electric Condenser Mic, which has been used as a sound sensor. The Condenser Mic basically converts sound energy into…

Arduino LED Project for Beginners Getting Started with Arduino Uno: Controlling LED with Push Button

The name Arduino is typically buzz word among most of the electronics students or hobbyists alike. Its ability to build things faster and cheaper with a massive online community support has made it an ideal choice for many people who are just getting started with electronics or programming. Because of its simplified hardware design and programming environment, it is possible…

Fading LED Circuit using 555 Timer IC Simple Fading LED Light

You should have seen LEDs glowing and fading in a LED Strip lights, used for decoration in festivals and functions. They look beautiful, and give a different look. This fading LEDs circuit can be created using numerous methods like using microcontroller, ICs etc. But how can we forget our Evergreen IC, 555 Timer IC, yes we can create a fading LED using 555…

Simple Water Level Indicator Alarm Project Simple Water Level Indicator Alarm with Buzzer

Water tank overflow is a common problem which leads to the wastage of water. Though there are many solutions, like ball valves which automatically stop water flow once the tank gets full, electronics enthusiasts prefer smart electronic solutions. This comprehensive water level indicator project tutorial will guide you to build a simple DIY water level indicator circuit that…

1 Watt PWM LED Dimmer Circuit Project 1 Watt LED Dimmer Circuit

The LED DIMMER is primarily a 555 IC based PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) circuit developed to get variable voltage over constant voltage. The method of PWM is explained below. Before we get start building a 1 Watt LED Dimmer circuit, first consider a simple circuit as shown in figure below.

Now if the switch in the…