This project flashes 18 LEDs at three different rates and you can use these to
create an eye-catching Valentine Heart. The circuit is kept simple (and low cost)
by using the 4060B IC which is a counter and oscillator (clock) in one package.
The circuit requires a 9V supply, such as battery. It will not work with
lower voltages and a higher voltage will destroy the LEDs.
The preset variable resistor can be used to adjust the oscillator frequency and this
determines the flash rate of the LEDs.
The IC limits the current to and from its outputs so the LEDs can be safely
connected without resistors in series to limit the current. The strip board part of the
circuit is easy to build but the wiring for the LEDs needs care so detailed instructions
are provided below.
- resistors: 10k, 470k
- preset: 47k (this could be 100k if necessary)
- capacitor: 0.1µF
- 4060B IC
- 16-pin DIL socket for IC
- LEDs × 18, 5mm diameter, red (or any mix of red, orange, yellow and green)
- on/off switch
- battery clip for 9V PP3
- strip board 13 rows × 18 holes
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