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bdancer · 4th April 2003, 09:04 PM

Does anyone have a schematic diagram of how to make a timer that can be used to run a feeder? Perhaps a timer than will close a circuit for a few seconds and leave it open for an extend period. Thanks for your help in advance.

Chippie · 5th April 2003, 06:53 AM

A basic timer could consist of monstable cct based on a 555, do you a few more details, like timing duration, and more application specifics ?

**kinjalgp** · 5th April 2003, 07:26 AM

Since he requires cyclic on/off of feeder, he should go for astable oscillator instead of monostable.

Chippie · 5th April 2003, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Chippie

A basic timer could consist of monstable cct based on a 555, do you a few more details, like timing duration, and more application specifics ?

I agree it could be astable configured, but until we know a few more specifics......either could be used.....depends if he wants single shot operation or continuous..... 8)

Gene · 6th April 2003, 09:34 PM

What about two 555 timers in astable configuration (or a single 556)? One that would run for about a day. When it activates, a feeding motor turns 'on' and runs for a duration set by the second timer. Guess it depends somewhat on the way the feeder is to operate - mechanically. It would be nice to see more detail from bdancer.

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4th April 2003, 09:04 PM	(permalink)
bdancer	Feeder Timer Does anyone have a schematic diagram of how to make a timer that can be used to run a feeder? Perhaps a timer than will close a circuit for a few seconds and leave it open for an extend period. Thanks for your help in advance.

5th April 2003, 06:53 AM	(permalink)
Chippie	A basic timer could consist of monstable cct based on a 555, do you a few more details, like timing duration, and more application specifics ?

5th April 2003, 07:26 AM	(permalink)
kinjalgp	Since he requires cyclic on/off of feeder, he should go for astable oscillator instead of monostable. __________________ "There is no way to peace, peace is the way!"

6th April 2003, 09:34 PM	(permalink)
Gene	What about two 555 timers in astable configuration (or a single 556)? One that would run for about a day. When it activates, a feeding motor turns 'on' and runs for a duration set by the second timer. Guess it depends somewhat on the way the feeder is to operate - mechanically. It would be nice to see more detail from bdancer.