
IC 555 most popular as multivibrator and can design as easy and cheap timer like this circuit. The TIME that you want as timer be calculate:
1.1R∗C
A relay timer circuit using the 555. On pressing the switch the relay is activated for a time determined by 1.1R∗C, where R∗ equals 100k plus the setting of the 470 kW variable and C is the capacitor value that hasbeen selected by the switch. Note the use of diodes to prevent latch-up and damage to the IC when the relay isswitched off.
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