The iHacklab Knight Rider

How to build Knight Rider Lights Version on an Arduino:

by J.B. Wylzan

Project 4: Knight Rider Version

This project turns On 9 LEDs from left to right, then right to left continuously.

 
Hardware:
9 LEDs
9 resistors; 200 ohms 
connecting wires
breadboard
Arduino Uno

Schematic Diagram:

Block Diagram:

Code # 4:

/*
  iHackLab Chasing Lights (Knight Rider Version)
  powered by Arduino
  sketched by J.B. Wylzan
  modified by Lawsinium

  Turns on LEDs from left to right then right to left continuously.
  This example code is public domain.
 */

 // Setup pins 4 to 12
void setup() 
 {
  pinMode(4, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(5, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(6, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(7, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(8, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(9, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(10, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(11, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(12, OUTPUT);
 }

// Turns LEDs On and Off from left to right repeatedly,
void loop() 
{
  digitalWrite(4, HIGH);   // turn the LED on 
  delay(100);
  digitalWrite(4, LOW);    // turn the LED off 
  
  digitalWrite(5, HIGH);   // turn the LED on
   delay(100);
  digitalWrite(5, LOW);    // turn the LED off

  digitalWrite(6, HIGH);   // turn the LED on
  delay(100);
  digitalWrite(6, LOW);    // turn the LED off
  
  digitalWrite(7, HIGH);   // turn the LED on
   delay(100); 
  digitalWrite(7, LOW);    // turn the LED off 

  digitalWrite(8, HIGH);   // turn the LED on 
  delay(100);
  digitalWrite(8, LOW);    // turn the LED off
  
  digitalWrite(9, HIGH);   // turn the LED on
  delay(100);
  digitalWrite(9, LOW);    // turn the LED off
  
  digitalWrite(10, HIGH);   // turn the LED on
  delay(100);
  digitalWrite(10, LOW);    // turn the LED off
  
  digitalWrite(11, HIGH);   // turn the LED on 
  delay(100);
  digitalWrite(11, LOW);    // turn the LED off  
  
  digitalWrite(12, HIGH);   // turn the LED on
  delay(100);
  digitalWrite(12, LOW);    // turn the LED off
  
   digitalWrite(11, HIGH);   // turn the LED on 
  delay(100);
  digitalWrite(11, LOW);    // turn the LED off  
  
  digitalWrite(10, HIGH);   // turn the LED on
  delay(100);
  digitalWrite(10, LOW);    // turn the LED off
  
  digitalWrite(9, HIGH);   // turn the LED on
  delay(100);
  digitalWrite(9, LOW);    // turn the LED off
  
  digitalWrite(8, HIGH);   // turn the LED on 
  delay(100);
  digitalWrite(8, LOW);    // turn the LED off
  
  digitalWrite(7, HIGH);   // turn the LED on
  delay(100); 
  digitalWrite(7, LOW);    // turn the LED off 
  
  digitalWrite(6, HIGH);   // turn the LED on
  delay(100);
  digitalWrite(6, LOW);    // turn the LED off
  
  digitalWrite(5, HIGH);   // turn the LED on
   delay(100);
  digitalWrite(5, LOW);    // turn the LED off
  
}

Actual Layout:

Procedure:
1. Use the same prototype as shown above
2. Run the Arduino Interface
3. Select File > New
4. Copy Code #4 above
5. Paste Code #4
6. Click File > Save
7. Click Verify
8. Click Upload
9. All 9 leds must turn On and Off from left to right and right to left continuously

Disclaimer:  We shall not be liable for any loss or damage of whatever nature - direct, indirect, consequential, or otherwise - which may arise as a result of your use of any information on this website. However, if you are interested in using any of the projects for personal or educational purposes, please inform the author by email. 

Public Domain Notice: Copyright (c) 2000. All rights reserved. This article is part of a book entitled iHackRobot. Copies are welcome to be shared or distributed publicly as long proper citations are observed. Please cite as follows: Biotronics: The Silver Species, Joey Lawsin, 1988, USA.

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