Can someone give step by step instructions on connecting a voltage regulator so the 555 timer can be run at 5 volts and the strobe can be run at 18 volts, but the 555 timer can still control the strobe (my case latch, cuz the timer is in bistable mode).
A schematic would do also, Im using a breadboard with + and - power strips on both sides of the breadboard. I have my 555 timer circuit hooked to the + and - strips on one side.
As far as i understand from the replies, a rehulator is what i need, but im confused on how to connect it. Thanks.
Chris.