Monday, July 27, 2009

'Random' Flasher for 8 LEDs Project

This project flashes eight LEDs in an apparently random manner. It uses a 4026 combined counter and display driver IC which is designed for driving 7-segment LED displays. The sequence is not really random because seven of the LEDs would normally be the display segments, the eighth LED is driven by an output that is normally used for driving further counters. The table below shows the sequence for the LEDs. You can use less than eight LEDs if you wish and the table may help you decide which ones to use for your purpose.


Parts Required


1. resistors: 10k, 47k
2. capacitor: 1µF 16V radial
3. 3mm or 5mm LEDs ×8,
they can be various colours
4. 555 timer IC
5. 4026 counter and display driver IC
6. DIL sockets for ICs: 8-pin, 16-pin
7. battery clip for 9V PP3
8. stripboard: 16 rows × 14 holes


Circuit diagram


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