LED Wheel of Fortune – Kit

This LED Wheel of Fortune kit is a fascinating project that draws youngsters into learning electronics through fun. The kit includes the integrated circuit with a diameter of 50 and all the parts needed to build it. Assembly instructions in Italian included.
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SKU 7100-FK020EAN 5410329216283Item type: Assembled, Kit

Description

The LED wheel of fortune kit is a fun, interactive device 50 mm in diameter, made up of 10 LEDs. Press the button and the 10 LEDs light up quickly one after the other in sequence, creating an engaging visual effect. One of the LEDs is then picked at random and stays lit, while all the others go out.

At the heart of the circuit is an NE555-based multivibrator that generates accurately timed pulses. Those pulses are then distributed to the 10 LEDs by a decade counter/pulse distributor, the CD4017.

The kit is supplied with assembly instructions. Soldering required.
Wiring diagram
LED wheel of fortune
Features
  1. Hands-on learning: building the wheel of fortune means assembling electronic components, which gives youngsters the chance to acquire practical electronics skills. They can learn to read diagrams, solder components and understand how electronic circuits work.
  2. Interest and enthusiasm: the finished gadget, a working wheel of fortune, is a real incentive for youngsters. Knowing that their handiwork leads to a fun, interactive object can spark their interest and their motivation.
  3. Learning through play: the playful side of the wheel of fortune keeps youngsters entertained and involved in the learning process. They can see the results of their efforts first hand as the LEDs light up and go out during the game.
  4. Understanding the basics: this project can also introduce youngsters to the fundamentals of electronics, such as how a timer like the NE555 or a counter like the CD4017 works. They can learn how components interact with one another to produce the effects they want.
  5. Creativity: once youngsters have grasped how it works, they can be encouraged to customise or modify the project. That stimulates creativity and challenges them to think about how to improve the gadget.

Technical details

Power supply from 3Vdc to 6Vdc
Dimensions 50mm diameter

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