Description:

In this 555 timer project, I have shown how to make speed control of DC motor using PWM with a 555 timer IC circuit. You can control the speed of any DC motors like 775 or 555 motors with this 555 timer circuit.

This 555 timer circuit also can be use as the LED dimmer circuit

Circuit of PWM motor speed control

PWM motor speed control circuit — Motor Speed Controller circuit with 555

The circuit is very simple, I have used 555 IC and some basic electronics components to make this speed control of dc motor using PWM.

Here I have used TIP122 NPN power transistor, but you can also use IRFZ44N mosfet.

The collector current of the transistor or drain current of the MOSFET should be greater than the DC motor MAX current rating.

PCB Layout for PWM 555 Timer circuit

Download PCB Layout

Please download the PCB layout, then print it on the A4 page.

Please check the PCB size while printing, it should be the same as mentioned

Required Components:

555 Timer IC
TIP122 NPN transistor (You can also use MOSFET IRFZ44N)
1N4007 diodes (3no)
5-mm LED
1k 0.25-watt Resistors (3no)
10k 0.25-watt Resistors (1no)
100k Potentiometer (1no)
100nF Capacitor (C2) (1no)
10nF Capacitor (C1) (1no)
Connectors
Zero PCB or cardboard

Tutorial Video on PWM Speed Control

In this tutorial video, I have shown all the steps to make the speed control of dc motor using PWM with the 555 timer circuit. I have also shown how to make PCB for this project using the acrylic sheet or cardboard.

But you can also download the PCB Gerber file for this 555 project, and order the custom design PCB from PCBWay.com

Download Gerber File

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Steps to order PCB from PCBWay

To order the PCB first visit their website PCBWay.com.

Then enter the following details:

PCB Size (Length & Width) in mm & PCB quantity
Select masking color for the PCB
Select country and shipping method
Click on the “Save to Cart” button

Now click on the “Add Gerber Files” to upload the PCB Gerber file.

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How to make 555 timer circuit on PCB

Time needed: 1 hour

Steps for making the volt level indicator circuit on PCB:

Print the PCB Layout and stick it on Acrylic sheet or cardboard
While printing please check the PCB dimension mentioned in the PCB layout
Drill the holes for the components on the PCB
Here I have used 1-mm drill bit for drilling on PCB.
Place the components as shown on the PCB layout
Place all the components on the PCB as shown on the layout.
Connect all components as shown on the PCB Layout.
Here I have use the leads of components.
Solder all the components on PCB
The PCB for PWM 555 Timer circuit is ready.