The Most Useless Machine EVER!

Step 8 Breadboarding:

If you're going to use a standard servo and 555 timer, it's best to test things out first on a breadboard. The photos show exactly how it's wired up.

Also, if soldering isn't your thing, then this can be your finished, working circuit. Just keep in mind that it's very easy for wires to be accidentally pulled out.

Comments

[Thoth505]

Hi,

I;m just wondering what the black and silver thing is at the top of the image, one of the yellow wires go to it. Thanks!

[Frivolous Engineering]

That's the diode.

[Thoth505]

Isn't that a bit to big for a diode, i can see the diode next to the resistor. Is there two?

[jmartin18]

it looks like the yellow is connected with both resistors at the top left corner post. Is this correct, because it doesnt seem in line with the diagram for wiring.

[Frivolous Engineering]

That is correct. The yellow wire is Vcc. The way I've laid out the circuit on the breadboard may look different, but it's the same circuit as in the diagram.

[jmartin18]

hard to tell whats going on with the toggle switch, I'm at the point of connecting it, and I can't figure it out by comparing the picture and mine.