LED Roulette Circuit
(using 555 Timer & 4017 IC)
Members: Superviser:
❖ Akriti Raskoti (HCE080BCT005) Er.Devendra Kathayat Sir
❖ Bigyan Raj Shrestha (HCE080BCT016) Er.Hasina Sakya
❖ Ishan Poudel (HCE080BCT020) Department of Electronics &
❖ Jensih Tamang (HCE080BCT021) Computer Engineering
Himalaya College Of Engineering
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Outline
● Introduction 3
● Objectives 4
● Applications 5
● Requirement Analysis 6
● Methodology 16
● Result and Analysis 17
● Conclusion 25
● Future modifications 27
● Reference 28
● Appendices 30
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Introduction
● Roulette is a casino game where the player places a
bet on a number.
● The concept of the game revolves around simulating a
roulette wheel, where a sequence of LED lights
represents the numbered slots of a traditional
roulette wheel.
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Objectives
To design and construct a functional roulette wheel using
555 timer IC and 4017 IC, to simulate random number
generation and LED illumination.
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Applications
● Can be used as a source of entertainment.
● In electronic gaming circuits.
● As a random number generator
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Requirement analysis
S.N Component Value Qty
1. IC 555 Timer, 4017 2
2. PNP Transistor BC557 1
3. Resistors 330R, 10K, 2 x 3.3M, 10M 5
4. Power Supply 9V 1
Capacitors 1uF, 100n 2
5. LED – 10
6. Breadboard – 1
7. Breadboard – –
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1. 555 Timer IC
● The 555 timer IC acts as an astable multivibrator used
to generate the clock pulses for the circuit that drive
the 4017 decade counter IC.
● These pulses determine the speed at which the LEDs
rotate in the roulette game, simulating the spinning of
the roulette wheel.
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2. 4017 Decade Counter IC
● The 4017 is a decade counter,connected to the output
of the 555 timer IC.
● It has 10 outputs that go high one at a time in
sequence with each clock pulse.
● used to sequentially light up the LEDs in a circular
pattern what makes the LEDs light up one after the
other, creating the visual effect of a spinning roulette
wheel.
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3. PNP Transistor (BC557)
● The BC557 PNP transistor acts as a switch that
controls the power supplied to the LEDs.
● It ensures that the LEDs only light up when the correct
output from the 4017 IC is active.
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4. 10 LEDs
● The LEDs are connected to the outputs of the 4017 IC.
● They are arranged in a circular pattern.
● LEDs provide a clear visual representation of the
roulette wheel’s spin.
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5. Resistors
● 330R: Used in series with each LED to limit the current,
preventing the LEDs from burning out.
● 10K: Used in conjunction with the 555 timer IC to help
set the frequency of the oscillation.
● 3.3M (2x):used with the 555 timer IC to control the
charging and discharging of the capacitor, thus
influencing the timing intervals.
● 10M: used in the transistor's base circuit to limit the
base current, ensuring the transistor operates correctly.
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6. Capacitors
● 1uF: works with the resistors to control how fast the
timer oscillates, directly affecting the speed of the LED
rotation.
● 100n: The 100n capacitor helps stabilize the circuit by
filtering out noise, ensuring reliable operation.
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7. Breadboard:
● The breadboard is used as the platform to assemble
and test the circuit without the need for soldering.
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8. Breadboard Connectors
● These connectors are used to establish connections between
components on the breadboard.
9. Power Supply
● The power supply is connected to the circuit to provide the
necessary voltage for the components to operate.
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Flowchart
START Game
PNP Transistor (BC557)
Controls LED Current
Power Supply
(5-12V)
LEDs (10 LEDs)
555 Timer IC Light up in sequence
(Astable Mode) One LED remains lit as the
Generates Clock Pulses “Winning” Number
4017 IC (decade counter) END Game
Receives lock pulses
Activates LEDs sequentially
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Methodology
● Circuit Design
● Prototype Construction
● Testing and Optimization
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Circuit
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Working Mechanism
When you touch both the touch-contacts:
● Finger creates a small electrical connection. This
allows current to flow through the circuit.
● The current from finger charges a capacitor (1uF) in
the circuit. As the capacitor charges, its voltage
increases.
● The capacitor's negative terminal is connected to the
base of a PNP transistor.
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● When the capacitor charges, it turns the transistor on.
● When the transistor turns on, it allows more current to
flow between its emitter and collector. This makes the
transistor conduct more.
● The 100nF capacitor near the 555 timer is connected to
the transistor.
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● With the transistor conducting, this capacitor charges
quickly because it has less resistance in the circuit.
● The speed at which the 100nF capacitor charges and
discharges affects the frequency of the square wave
generated by the 555 timer IC.
● Faster charging means a higher frequency of the
output signal.
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● The output from the 555 timer controls the 4017 IC,
which makes the LEDs rotate. A higher frequency means
the LEDs rotate faster.
Removing Your Finger:
● When you remove your finger, the 1uF capacitor
discharges slowly.
● As it discharges, the base voltage of the transistor
becomes less negative, and the transistor conducts less.
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● With less current flowing through the transistor, the
100nF capacitor takes longer to charge.
● This results in a lower frequency output from the 555
timer IC.
● A lower frequency means the LEDs rotate more slowly
and eventually stop.
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Expected Output
● When both touch contacts are touched, the LEDs light
up in a quicker sequence, giving the appearance of
rapid spinning.
● When the finger is removed, LEDs gradually slow
down and eventually stop, showing the final result.
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Sources of error
Here's an analysis of potential errors:
● LED’s not lighting up: Incorrect wiring.
● LEDs do not rotate: 555 Timer IC not generating
pulses.
● LED rotation too fast/slow: Incorrect capacitor values.
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Conclusion
To sum up, our project is small scale real model of a
roulette wheel simulated using LED lights.
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Problems we faced
● There were a few problems with the IC.
● The LED’s weren’t rotating.
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Future modifications
● This LED roulette circuit can also be used as an LED
dice. (use only 6 LED’s instead of 10).
● Use of 7-segment display for clear result presentation.
● Addition of touch contacts or buttons for more
interactive gameplay.
● Integration of sound module or buzzer for added
game excitement.
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Reference
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POWN8zSqsGI
[2] https://elonics.org/led-roulette-circuit-using-555-timer-4017-ic/
[3] https://www.electricaltechnology.org/2020/04/led-roulette-circuit.html
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Appendices
Project Budget:
Component used Quantity Cost per item Total cost
Resistors 5 Rs.2 Rs.10
Capacitors 2 Rs.15 Rs.30
Battery 2 Rs.60 Rs.120
IC 2 Rs.30 Rs.60
Transistors 1 Rs.30 Rs,30
Breadboard 1 Rs.100 Rs.100
Jumper wires - - Rs.10
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Project Timeline
Approximately 1 week taken for the completion of the
project.
Task Week 1
Proposal / Buying materials
Joining the circuit
Creating slides
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Thank You
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