CAR TACHOMETER Circuit
A 555 is configured as a monostable or
one shot in this project. The period of the 555 is
determined by the 47k and the capacitor from pin 6 to ground (100n). Time "T" =
1.1 RC or 1.1 X 50,000 X 0.1
X10 -6 = 0.0055 or 5.5
mS (milli-seconds).
The 555 receives trigger pulses from the distributor
points. These are limited by the 1k and 5v zener diode. These are AC
coupled to the trigger input through the 100n coupling capacitor. The 50mA meter receives
pulses of current through the 200k pot to show a reading.
Integration of the current pulses
produces a visible indication of the cars engine speed on the 0-1mA
meter.
Supply is taken from the cars 12v system and for the 555
it is reduced to a regulated 9v by the 15 ohm
resistor in conjunction with the 9v zener diode. Note: the 10u
electrolytic must be placed physically as close as possible to
supply pin 8.
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