Quote Originally Posted by samgm2 View Post
Boy, no kidding. I am 50. The 555 was old when I was a kid! I wouldn't use a 555 for anything anymore.
555 was new when I was a kid LOFL. So its only a couple years before it got "old" then. Yes why use a 555 when you can use an AVR. I use them as engine simulators and as a "virtual" flex fuel sensor LOL.