🎲 Digital Dice Circuit

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Subject:

Digital Logic Design

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🎯 Objective
To design and build a Digital Dice Circuit that simulates the rolling of a physical die using a 555
Timer IC, 4017 Decade Counter IC, LEDs, and other electronic components. The goal is to visually
display dice numbers (1 to 6) using 7 LEDs arranged in a standard dice pattern.

🔍 Introduction
A digital dice is an electronic alternative to a traditional six-sided die, widely used in electronic
games and learning kits. Instead of physically rolling a die, this circuit randomly displays a
number from 1 to 6 using an arrangement of seven LEDs. The randomness is achieved using a
555 timer in astable mode that generates clock pulses, and a 4017 decade counter that activates
different LED patterns.

This project provides hands-on experience with digital timing, counting, and display logic,
making it both educational and practical.

🧰 List of Components
Component Quantity Description
555 Timer IC 1 Generates clock pulses in
astable mode
4017 Decade Counter IC 1 Counts the incoming clock
pulses and activates output
pins sequentially
LEDs (Red/Green) 7 Visually display dice numbers
(1–6) in a 3x3 matrix
Resistors (330Ω, 10kΩ) 8 Limit current to LEDs and
transistors
Transistors (e.g., BC547) 1–2 Act as switches to control
groups of LEDs
Capacitors (10μF, 0.01μF) 2 Stabilize and control timing in
the 555 timer
Push Button 1 Allows user to simulate a dice
roll
Breadboard or PCB 1 Used to assemble the circuit
Connecting Wires As needed Connect components on the
breadboard
9V Battery / DC Supply 1 Provides power to the circuit
🔌 Circuit Diagram (Described)
The Digital Dice Circuit has two key functional blocks:

1. Clock Pulse Generator (555 Timer)

- Configured in astable mode, the 555 timer produces continuous square wave pulses.

- The pulse frequency is determined by the resistors and capacitor connected to the timer.

- These pulses act as clock signals for the 4017 counter.

2. Counter and Display (4017 IC + LEDs)

- The 4017 IC counts each pulse and turns on one of its outputs (Q0 to Q5) in sequence.

- Each output is connected to a specific combination of LEDs, arranged in a dice face format.

- Example mappings:

- Q0 = Dice face "1" (center LED only)

- Q1 = Dice face "2" (two opposite corners)

- Q5 = Dice face "6" (all four corners + sides, excluding center)

- Resistors are used to prevent overcurrent, and transistors drive multiple LEDs as needed.

⚙️Working Principle
1. Clock Generation (555 Timer)

- Generates continuous pulses.

- Pulse frequency is controlled by the resistor-capacitor (RC) network.

2. Counting and Control (4017 Decade Counter)

- Each pulse advances output from Q0 to Q5.

- After Q5, it resets to Q0.

- Each output lights up LEDs in dice-like patterns.

- Push button can pause the output to freeze a random result.

Construction Steps
- Mount 555 and 4017 ICs on the breadboard.

- Configure the 555 timer in astable mode with appropriate R and C values.

- Connect 555's output (pin 3) to 4017's CLK (pin 14).

- Arrange 7 LEDs in 3x3 dice matrix.

- Connect Q0–Q5 to suitable LED combinations via resistors.

- Use transistors for higher LED loads.

- Connect push button to pause the timer.

- Power the circuit with 9V battery or DC source.

- Double-check wiring before turning on.

🔬 Testing and Output Observation

- Pressing the button pauses the display (shows result).

- Releasing resumes rolling.

- LED patterns match traditional dice.

- Randomness depends on button press timing.

🧠 Applications
- Digital dice for board games.

- Educational tool for logic and counting circuits.

- Component in embedded game systems.

- Demonstrates LED multiplexing and digital IC use.

📚 References
- 4017 Decade Counter IC Datasheet – Texas Instruments / Nexperia

- 555 Timer IC Datasheet – STMicroelectronics / TI

- Floyd, T.L. Digital Fundamentals (10th Edition)

- https://www.electronics-tutorials.ws