Non-Standard Timer wiring to change the cycle logic. The discharge (pin-7) is rerouted to allow more direct current flow and feedback to the component load. ⚡🔌
The two-way switch operation settings are as follows.
Two-Way Switch Logic
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Switch Setting 1: Single Lamp Mode
- Discharge path is focused. energy collapses into one lamp.
- Waveform shows sharper, narrower peaks
- Faster rise/fall times
- Lower RMS current
- Minimal rebound artifacts
- Lamp acts as a stylus witness, visualizing collapse with precision
Switch Setting 2: Full Array Mode
- Discharge collapse energy spreads across multiple lamps
- Waveform shows broader peaks and dual-phase rebound
- Higher RMS current
- Slight delay in collapse due to distributed load
- Echoes visible in current trace as post-collapse rebound
If you wish to tune it yourself. The settings are simple 🎛️
The capacitor coming from VCC (pin-8) gets a little smaller and the bulbs brighten. Lower/raise the value to adjust energy discharge level. 🔋
The capacitor coming from RES (pin-4) gets a little smaller and the snap gets a little faster. Lower/raise the value to adjust speed of circuit discharge. ⚡
Comments always welcome 👽
