27-04-2015, 07:33 PM
Hi David, most of the 555's used now are the CMos versions (7555 etc).
There can be problems with the bipolar type although it would drive a small relay coil directly provided you have a freewheel diode across it.
Ed
There can be problems with the bipolar type although it would drive a small relay coil directly provided you have a freewheel diode across it.
Ed







