I am working on a project where I need a delay between switching polarities on a motor when reversing direction. The carriage needs to stop, perform a specific function, then return to original starting position.
The motor will be used in 2 different circuits of opposite polarities and voltages. the seperate voltages are for controlling the speed of the carriage. I realize that I will need a delay so that first circuit can shut down before second circuit energizes.
My question is, "Can a 555 timer be used in this application or is there a chip that would be better suited?"
I have not been in electronics since 1974 and I am very rusty. A 555 timer was the neat gizmo back in the day but I have never had a use for the chip as I do today.
Any help that can be supplied would be appreciated. BTW please keep it simple, I am very rusty and not as bright or fast as I used to be.
Thank you,
John Kendall
The motor will be used in 2 different circuits of opposite polarities and voltages. the seperate voltages are for controlling the speed of the carriage. I realize that I will need a delay so that first circuit can shut down before second circuit energizes.
My question is, "Can a 555 timer be used in this application or is there a chip that would be better suited?"
I have not been in electronics since 1974 and I am very rusty. A 555 timer was the neat gizmo back in the day but I have never had a use for the chip as I do today.
Any help that can be supplied would be appreciated. BTW please keep it simple, I am very rusty and not as bright or fast as I used to be.
Thank you,
John Kendall