For timing that long (5 minutes, specifically) it would be easier and more efficient to use a microcontroller. I'm fairly certain that duty cycle is technically possible to do with a 555 timer, but you'll have to include a lot of trimmer resistors to get the timing just right.
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11 years ago
For timing that long (5 minutes, specifically) it would be easier and more efficient to use a microcontroller. I'm fairly certain that duty cycle is technically possible to do with a 555 timer, but you'll have to include a lot of trimmer resistors to get the timing just right.
11 years ago
If you want reliable timing, for long periods, the 555 is a very poor way of doing it.
You're better off with a processor.
Steve