In this post I will show how to construct a general purpose password based electronic lock circuit without any involvement of microcontroller. You can use this circuit for numerous applications where a basic level of security is required for turning a circuit ON. The proposed project is built using an IC 4017 and the circuit […]
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Simple IC 4017 Circuits
The IC 4017 is a versatile counter divider IC which can be applied for making many different interesting electronic circuits. In this post I have explained about a few useful yet simple 4017 IC circuits and projects, assorted and compiled from this blog. How to Understand IC 4017 Pinouts Before we delve into the many […]
How to Understand IC 4017 Pinouts
The IC 4017 can be considered as one of the most useful and versatile chip having numerous electronic circuit applications. About IC 4017 Technically it is called the Johnsons 10 stage decade counter divider. The name suggest two things, it’s something to do with number 10 and counting/dividing. The number 10 is connected with the […]
Impact Collision Switch Sensor Module and Circuit Diagram
Here we are going to learn about a very interesting small sensor called the Impact Collision Switch Sensor Module. This module is super simple but very useful especially when we want to detect a shock, collision, hit or a sudden tap on a surface. Now let us go step-by-step to understand everything about it. What […]
LED Light Wave Effect Generator Circuit
In this post I have explained a simple LED light wave effect generator circuit which will sequentially create a difference in brightness over a chain of LEDs, creating a chasing light wave kind of visual effect.
Ding Dong Bell Circuit that Saves Electricity
This circuit goes beyond being a simple two-tone doorbell. Instead, it utilizes envelope modulation to produce an authentic ‘ding-dong’ chime sound. Additionally, it incorporates a power-saving feature, consuming zero power in standby mode. Circuit Diagram How the Circuit Works When SW1 is pressed, it triggers Q1 to power the remaining circuitry. IC1a serves as a […]