Simple & Easy Dimmer Circuit Using 555 IC for LED Strip Lights

In this tutorial i will show you how to build a dimmer for the LED Strip Lights using 555 IC.

To build your own Dimmer Circuit using 555 IC you can watch the video embedded in this step or continue reading

Step 1: Parts List

***Parts List***

1. 555

2. 0.1uF Ceramic Capacitor - 2

3. 1N4007 - 2

4. 8 Pin IC Holder

5. 47k Ohm Pot

6. Resistor (1k & 120 Ohm)

7. BC547

8. PCB & wires

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Step 2: Circuit Diagram

Construct the circuit diagram as shown in the circuit diagram. The circuit should be powered above 10 volts & the voltage should not exceed more then 14 volts. To control the brightness you can use the pot.