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 12 volt dimmer by using a potentiometer
 
   
 
 

 

Description: This device dim and brighten light bulbs or LEDs. The output is negative. Put the device you want on the part called "load," which is not meant for motors. This device is a replica of an automotive dimmer circuit found on Hondas, especially the Accords.

U1 7555
Pin input/output
1 Ground
2 Trigger
3 Output
4 Reset
5 Ctl Volt
6 Thresho
7 Dischar
8 Vcc
 

Parts List:

U1 --- 7555 TIMER

Q2 --- NPN D1187, USE HEATSINK

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Today's date is 12-30-00

 
     

 

 

 

 

 
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Updated 12-00