The world would be a better place if we could do more of this… Thanks to David Cowhig for alerting me to this wonderful development. Details here:
http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/build-your-own-giant-555-timer-chip
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There is a review of this on the EEVblog youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6qZPx4uD0g
If you missed it, there’s the 555 Footstool at … http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2011/555-footstool/ enjoy! 73 de WA2ONH Charlie