Simple LED Roulette Simulator

This project goes through the steps of how to create your own simple LED roulette simulator. The project is fun, simple, and teaches you a lot about various electronic components and how they function.

• 555 Timer IC: A popular chip used for generating accurate time pulses
• Two 4017 Decade Counter IC's: There are used for counting applications and can count from 0 to 9 sequentially
• Resistors and Capacitors: For setting the timing of the 555 timer
• LEDs: To display the roulette output
• 9V battery
• Breadboard and connecting wires: For assembling the circuit without soldering
• Push button: To start the roulette
• Diodes: To prevent backflow of current
• Capacitors: Control pulse waves

1. Configure the 555 timer in Astable Mode and add a push button
2. The output pin of the 555 timer will provide clock pulses for the 4017 counters

1. Wire the first 4017 IC: This will be the primary counter
2. Connect the output of the 555 timer to the clock input of the 4017
3. Connect the LEDs to the output pins of the 4017
4. The LEDs will light up sequentially based on the clock pulses
5. Chain the second 4017 IC: To extend the count 10's digits
6. Connect the last LED's input of the first 4017 to the clock input of the second 4017
7. Attach more LEDs to the outputs of the second 4017

1. Check connections: Ensure all components are correctly connected
2. Power on: Apply power to the circuit
3. Operate the Roulette: Press the button and observe the LEDs. They should light up sequentially, mimicking a roulette wheel