RadLab: Unleashing Square Waves

Integrated circuits have revolutionized modern electronics, but what is inside these tiny black boxes besides billowing magic smoke? Come dissect one of the most legendary and useful of these chips: the 555 Timer IC and see what needs to fit inside the package of the modern chip! Then use the 555 to assemble a simple square wave generator of your very own to take home. No prior electronics knowledge is necessary, come dabble in the exciting hobby of electronic circuit design!

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