Lucky Rotary Suite Electronic Suite Turntable

Lucky Rotary Suite Electronic Suite Turntable CD4017 DIY Kit Electronics students and hobbyists utilize this classic DIY learning kit to master the fundamentals of timer circuits and sequential logic counters. Consequently, it combines an NE555 multivibrator with a CD4017 decade counter to drive a circular array of 10 LEDs in a spinning animation sequence. Therefore, this interactive kit serves as an excellent educational assembly project for practicing soldering skills and understanding clock pulse propagation.

Key Features:

• Dual-IC Architecture: Employs the industry-standard NE555 timer and CD4017 decimal counter for robust hardware-driven logic control.
• Interactive Wheel Simulation: Simulates a lucky roulette wheel or turntable where the spinning speed gradually decays and stops randomly on a single LED after releasing the button.
• Clear Component Silkscreen: Features a clearly labeled PCB silkscreen layer with distinct component outlines to guide beginners during manual soldering.
• 10-LED Circular Display: Arranges 10 high-brightness red LEDs in a perfect circle for highly visible, eye-catching visual effects.
• Low Power Consumption: Operates efficiently on standard low-voltage DC power sources, making it safe for classroom environments and battery operation.

Technical Specifications:

• Operating Voltage: 3 V to 5 V DC.
• Core Integrated Circuits: NE555 (Timer) and CD4017 (Decade Counter).
• LED Count & Color: 10 × 5mm Red LEDs.
• Circuit Type: Standalone analog/digital logic multivibrator and counter (No programming required).

Mechanical Specifications:

• PCB Shape: Square board featuring a circular interior trace configuration for the LED wheel.
• PCB Color: High-contrast green mask with clear white component designations.
• Assembly Type: Through-hole technology (THT) for straightforward manual component population.

Dimensions:

• PCB Length: ≈ 48.00 mm.
• PCB Width: ≈ 48.00 mm.
• Total Kit Weight: ≈ 15.00 g (Includes all discrete components and headers).

Pinout and Wiring:

• Power Input Pad (+): Connects to the positive terminal of a 3V–5V DC power source or battery pack.
• Ground Input Pad (-): Connects to the negative/GND supply terminal.
• Tactile Button (S1): Triggers the charging cycle of the timing capacitor to launch the spinning sequence when depressed.

Datasheet Reference: Download Datasheet

• NE555 + CD4017 Lucky Rotary Wheel Electronic Suite Assembly and Schematic Guide

Commonly Used in:

• Vocational Labs: Teaching vocational or engineering students fundamental concepts of clock frequencies and digital counting states.
• Soldering Practice Kits: Standard introductory tool for beginners to gain confidence with through-hole components, IC sockets, and discrete passives.
• DIY Board Games: Serving as an electronic substitute for manual dice or spinners in custom-built board games and carnival wheels.

Applications:

• Electronic Skill Training: Enhancing practical understanding of charging/discharging RC time constants and decade counter decoding. However, reversing the input power polarity can permanently destroy both the NE555 and CD4017 integrated circuits; therefore, technicians must strictly verify the positive and negative leads before powering up the board.

Equivalent Models:

• CD4017 Chasing LED Water Light Kit: A linearly arranged running light kit operating on identical dual-IC pulse logic.
• MCU-Controlled Digital Roulette: A modern microcontroller-based alternative requiring uploaded firmware code rather than analog timers.

Package Includes:

• 1 × High-Quality Lucky Rotary Suite PCB Board
• 1 × CD4017 Decade Counter IC
• 1 × NE555 Precision Timer IC
• 1 × 16-Pin DIP IC Socket
• 1 × 8-Pin DIP IC Socket
• 10 × 5mm Bright Red LEDs
• 1 × Tactile Push Button Switch
• 1 × S9014 NPN Transistor
• 1 × 1N4007 Rectifier Diode
• 1 × Set of Selected Resistors and Electrolytic Capacitors
• 1 × External Power Connection Cable Assembly