MitchElectronics
4017 Light Chaser Kit
£6.99
20 items in stock
4017 light chaser kit with a potentiometer for variable stepping speed, 4017 counter for logic, and 555 timer for timing. RoHS compliant, REACH compliant, and perfect for beginners!
- Product Code
- 4017-LC
- Manufacturer
- MitchElectronics
- Manufacturer Part Number
- 4017-LC
- Category
- Blue Kits
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
RoHS: YesREACH: YesCE: YesUKCA: Yes
Overview
Product Description
The 4017 is a 5-stage Johnson counter that has 10 outputs that turn on one after another. This IC is a commonly used 4000 series part and can be used in many scenarios including finite state machines, simple counters, and even time division. In this kit, you will build a 4017 based variable light chaser that is great for solder practice as well as entertaining for sci-fi looking scenes.
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Technical
Product Specifications
- Assembly
- Kit form
- Prebuilt
No
- Battery Type
- 9V PP3
- PCB Dimensions
- 48mm x 32mm
- Mounting Holes
No
- Output Current
- N/A
- Output Voltage
- N/A
- Battery Powered
Yes
- Component Count
- 24
- Battery Included
No
- Operating Voltage
- 5V to 16V
- Operating Frequency
- N/A
In the box
Included With This Product
| Name | Quantity | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 16 DIP Socket | 1 | U1 |
| 8 DIP Socket | 1 | IC1 |
| 4017 | 1 | U1 |
| 555 | 1 | IC1 |
| 1K Resistors | 2 | R1, R2 |
| 100nF Capacitors | 3 | C2, C3, C4 |
| 100uF Capacitor | 1 | C1 |
| 10K Potentiometer | 1 | RV1 |
| Small Slide Switch | 1 | SW1 |
| Red LED | 10 | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D9, D10 |
| PP3 Connector | 1 | VIN, 0V |
| 4017 Light Chaser PCB | 1 | — |
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Applications
- The 4017 Light Chaser kit is a highly suitable project for classrooms as it is simple in design, uses high-quality parts, and can be constructed in under an hour. The 4017 Light Chaser is also ideal as a teaching aid demonstrating how the 4017 operates, how the 555 can be used as a clock source, and how to use LEDs in parallel. The 4017 Light Chaser is also ideal for those who want to create light chase displays including LED ties, signs, decoration, and props for video / TV. An alternative to the 4017 Light Chaser is the Traffic Light Controller which uses the 4017 to create the UK traffic light sequence which can be ideal for those who want to create miniatures.
- Education and training – Useful for teaching 4017 Johnson counters, 555 astable oscillators and sequential logic, while providing practical experience with through-hole soldering, component identification and PCB assembly.
- Project integration – Suitable for projects such as Extended LED Light Chaser, Sci-Fi Prop Lighting, Clocked Logic Demonstrator, and other designs where the following function is useful: Sequential ten-LED light chaser driven by a 555 oscillator and 4017 Johnson counter
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Notes
- Electrical specifications are nominal and may vary with component tolerances, supply voltage, load and operating conditions.
- The product is supplied in kit form and requires soldering and assembly before use.
- Check component values and observe the polarity or orientation of ICs, diodes, LEDs, transistors and electrolytic capacitors before applying power.
- A 9V PP3 battery is not included.