556 dual timing circuits trouble

[guitarplayer598]

I need some help with a 556 circuit. I am trying to build a circuit to move a motor in one direction for a few seconds (switch in up position) and a whole different circuit to move the same motor in the opposite direction for a different amount of time (switch in down position). So I wired it all up and soldered it together but one circuit is completely dead and the other is continuously on, I tested it after i soldered it with LED's and one LED never comes on and the other stays on. So my first question in my troubleshooting is can I wire all grounds together for both circuits to one wire? also can I do the same for the power wires. Will this cause trouble?

 

[davenn]

hi
welcome to the forums

lets see the circuit diagram of what you built
some one may be able to point out any obvious errors
or offer suggestions on other alternatives


cheers
Dave

 

[guitarplayer598]

Here is the schematic I jotted down quickly sorry it's a bit sloppy.
Thanks in head of time

 

[twister]

Here is the schematic I jotted down quickly sorry it's a bit sloppy.
Thanks in head of time

Try removing the 4.7k resistor and place a .01 capacitor on the trigger to ground. I believe that I've had more trouble with 555s than any other circuit. I still have some 555n that I can't get to work properly.