Design and Circuit Implementation of an Electronic Dice Using Integrated Circuits
Author
Harshal Nigam, Neeraj Jain, Vikas Pathak, Abhinandan Jain
Abstract
This paper presents the design and implementation of an electronic dice circuit using CMOS integrated circuits. The proposed system employs IC 4011 and IC 4017 along with LEDs, resistors, capacitors, switches, and a 9V power supply to simulate the operation of a conventional dice electronically. The IC 4011 is used to generate timing and control pulses through NAND gate configurations, while the IC 4017 decade counter sequentially activates the LED outputs to display random numbers from one to six. When the push button is pressed and released, the LEDs glow in sequence and finally stop at a random position, imitating the behavior of a real dice. The circuit is compact, cost-effective, and consumes low power, making it suitable for educational demonstrations and simple gaming applications. The working principle, circuit configuration, and component specifications are discussed in detail to demonstrate the practical implementation of digital logic concepts using integrated circuits.
Keywords
Electronic Dice, CMOS Integrated Circuits, IC 4011, IC 4017, Decade Counter, NAND Gate, Digital Electronics, LED Display, Random Number Generation, Sequential Logic Circuit, Electronic Gaming Circuit, Breadboard Implementation
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