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Here are the links to my 555 timer contest entry. These links will show you step-by-step instructions on how to build an “Automatic Hand Dryer”  ( like the ones in schools, and restaurants )

http://555handdryer.hackhut.com/the-idea/

http://555handdryer.hackhut.com/the-parts/

http://555handdryer.hackhut.com/the-circuit/

http://555handdryer.hackhut.com/putting-it-all-together/

http://555handdryer.hackhut.com/finnish-it-all-up/

Here are Videos of it in action!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DTWzDCz–c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHhlyr_acII

This is a better video of it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trS-5hMhjzE

I have never designed a circuit before, and I am completely self-taught, but I think I did pretty well, and I learned a little bit along the way.  :)