The circuit is a triangle waveform generator that uses as few parts as possible. A 555 timer IC, 2 resistors and two capacitors make the triangle wave. The IC is connected in a 50% duty-cycle astable ...

From simple buzzers to an Atari Punk Console, the simple 555 timer chip is the foundation of a whole lot of interesting lo-fi synth projects perfect for beginners. [Steven] put together a great ...

Used in a variety of timer, pulse generation, and oscillator applications, the 555 was designed in 1971 by Hans Camenzind. A favorite for many engineers, the 555 is still in widespread use due to its ...