Dancing LEDs Project

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When it comes to LED flashing, blinking, or sequencing circuits, no one can beat the glamour of Dancing LEDs. Meanwhile, the Dancing LED circuit utilizes for enlivening decoration purposes, however, it looks excellent when the interconnected LEDs gleam in successive ways. We can make numerous Dancing LED Patterns for decoration purposes.

In this specific circuit, we have created a unique LED lighting pattern in which 6 LEDs are enlightening in a forward and inverse manner. Thus, to make this circuit, we have fundamentally utilized 555 timer IC and 4017 IC and not many other components. So, let’s start fabricating this astonishing circuit!

Hardware Component

The following components are required to make Dancing LEDs Circuit

S.no	Component	Value	Qty
1.	IC	CD4017	1
2.	IC	NE555 timer	1
3.	Resistor	1k	2
4.	Capacitor	10uF	1
5.	Variable Resistor	10k	1
6.	Diodes	1N4148	8
7.	LEDs	–	6
8.	Battery	9V	1

CD4017 Pinout

For a detailed description of pinout, dimension features, and specifications download the datasheet of CD4017

NE555 IC Pinout

For a detailed description of pinout, dimension features, and specifications download the datasheet of NE555 IC

Dancing LEDs Circuit

Working Explanation

Accordingly, we have associated 6 LEDs with the yield Q0 to Q5; presently, after 6 LEDs, we have to shine them in reverse order. To accomplish this, we have associated center 4 LEDs to the yield Q6-Q9 as well. Henceforth, the center 4 LEDs are associated with the two yields I. e. Q1-Q4 and Q6-Q9. Diodes have been utilized to interface center 4 LEDs, to forestall the converse current stream, with the goal that when one yield is HIGH, the current can not pass through the other connected output pins.

So now, at last, LED 1 to 6 sparkles, however, LED 5 to 2 shines in reverse order, and afterward again, LED 1 to 6 gleams, then 5 – 2 also, and this pattern repeats consecutively.