@starsandrobots Simulators might not get this right. But picking a starting place (Q1 on) and following the voltages helps to visualize it.
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@starsandrobots Perhaps a water analogy with opposing buckets (caps) and pumps (BJTs). Good luck! So much good theory in a simple circuit.
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@starsandrobots capacitor charges up, pulls gate(or is it drain?) Of the transistor high, repeat. -
@Ascii211@starsandrobots these aren't FETs, no gates/drains ;) -
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@starsandrobots I tried, and I think the answer is "magic".Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@starsandrobots Here's a scope capture to help. One transistor, say, Q1, turns on first. It's LED lights. (1/3)pic.twitter.com/w1ihr9jiAF
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@starsandrobots New transient on C2 forces Q1 off. Transient begins to die on C2. Bam you have oscillation. :)Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@starsandrobots The transient through C1 keeps Q2 BE junction reverse biased. Transient dies, Q2 suddenly turns on. Lights it's LED. (2/3)Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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