Binary Decade Counter
February 18, 2026 • EPISODE 298
How do integrated circuits actually work? In this episode of Science LIVE with Roger Billings, explore the fundamentals of integrated circuits with a closer look at a binary decade counter and how it processes and counts electrical signals.
Learn more about the Acellus Robot Dance Contest and Acellus World, coming to Kansas City in May 2026! And get ready to discover fascinating science in the natural world—from hydrophobic spiders that repel water to the surprising fact that rainbows include invisible colors beyond what our eyes can see.
About DrB
Dr. Roger Billings is a visionary innovator whose work has touched the lives of millions of students and transformed the landscape of education. Widely known as “DrB” to the countless kids who benefit from his groundbreaking Acellus learning system, Dr. Billings has dedicated his life to advancing education through technology.
As part of DrB’s lifelong commitment to supporting education, Science LIVE was launched as a way to “give back” by mentoring students in conjunction with the Roger Billings Scholarship Program.
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Hello there, everyone at Acellus. I have a question for you; is it or will it eventually be possible to harness a black hole and use it to conduct or produce electricity/energy?
Great live tonight! Thanks guys!
Hi for South Carolina
That was so interesting. The robot was the best.
I can’t wait to earn enough points for a robot!
I liked the technology spotlight and the dancing robot!
I loved this weeks live!
What is the difference between hardware and software.
Thank you roger billings, I love learning about circuits
The point where the explained how flip-flops worked was by far my favorite. They look like tiny little computer insects!
What was the 555 chip created for?
Loved this science live!
The giant R2 bot was quite interesting, and the mechanism that the proteges made.
The way the metal floats is very cool in my opinion.
Hello from Phuket.
I wonder what r51 is going to Dr. billings is gonna do next! I love the robot.
Could robots dance in the future or work for a living?
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I always look forward to tuning in every week. Ladies in science are awesome!
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Who was the first scientist?
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Wow that was cool
Will Pajet Monet have more lessons for her social emotional class in the future?
I learnt so much from this one Science Live.
Floating metal before flying cars this is insane lol
👍 Good job! I learned about Volatilty in science class today!
Comment david and calebs part is always the funniest
I love the big robot
this was very cool and I loved learning binary since i had forgotten how to do it.
Hi from Illinois
Absolutely loved this you guys have outdone yourself again !!
This live was so fun
I thought the metal flouting was pretty cool. Can’t wait to see the next one.
I loved watching the robot dance!
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I liked the music clip
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the video was so cool.
Metal afraid of water?
I enjoyed this episode.
That was awesome
The dancing robot is so cool! I’m definitely gonna get me one when I can!
each science live i watch is very unique!
The little robot is adorable!
Thank you so much
Had fun watching tonight!!
I thought the fact that the aluminum could float in water with a few modifications
Circuits are interesting
Thank you for another amazing science live!
Great video, can’t wait for next week.
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Hello from IL
hi from texas.
Absolutely thrilling
Personally I am a flip flop becuase I like to divide.
keep doing the good work
That was a lot of fun! I look forward to the next one!
me flip flop
Does social-emotional learning have a practical usage for life besides mental health?
Science live was amazing
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such a cool live
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i found this very interesting
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Good show. Thanks for the great info on infrared.
Thanks for another spectacular live!!
I loved today’s live it was so interesting! Can’t wait for next week!
I liked the singing robot
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AyyYYy, shoutout to Claudiaaa!!!
this was great
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the wave harnessing is so cool!
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I liked all of the transistors they showed in this video
Enjoyed this live so much
So Fun! As always.
Hi from Montana
AI songs sound cool
wow i love watching this
What kind of neat things can you do when you compined circuits?
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That robot dancing was funny
I enjoyed Science Live this week!
Hearing about how 555’s and other components of integrated circuits work, was really cool and insightful!
Nice learning about infrared technology
I love the AC-D2 robot
I love today’s live. Can’t wait for next week.
This was another great science live thank you.
I think flip flops are cool
Amazing video as always!!
wonderful video have a great day
Thank you Dr Billings and Dr Monet!
Scince live is the best part of my day.
Thanks for putting this on
Hello from Huntsville Alabama
R2D2 is so cute!
I’m from Japan.
That was amazing! Can’t wait for the next one 🙂
Wow transistors are amazing!
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I can’t believe they made the robot bigger!
The protoges segment is always the best!
I like the water spider that was showcased.
Hi from Mexico
Great science live as always
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I wish Paget was my teacher..
Love the video as always!
I loved the video this week!
I had fun watching this live. See you next week.
what pet does R51 have
i love it thanks for the entertanement
love the video it was great!!
Great episode! Transistors are cool!
Love from North Carolina!
good night guys i really enjoyed the live i hope yall did too!
Thanks for this!
Infrared is definitely an interesting topic, loved learning about it
Hello from Texas!
Hi from Mexico.
The diving bell spider (Argyroneta aquatica) is the only spider that lives almost its entire life underwater, building a silk “diving bell” to trap air for breathing, hunting, and mating. Thank you for another wonderful science live can’t wait for next week.
Hello from Massachusetts!!!
infrared is such a cool thing! you can see heat in complete darkness and can see heat through a bag!
Omg I want the big rtd2
It was nice to see it from kentucky
Living underwater sounds fantastic, so I’m sure being that spider must be incredible.
I am a 555 , the binary divider is so cool
This was such a cool episode, I loved the proteges and r 51. See you all next week.
Thank you all! See you next Wednesday!
In what year did they release the first robot?
I find it very intriguing how the note ties together several classic IC building blocks into a single, functional counter system.
I can’t wait for episode 300.
Hello Ms. Monet and Mr. B, I would like to ask if a pen-like erase would be a suitable option for my project for the science fair. A eraser pen is an eraser shaped as a pen, and this eraser can erase ANYTHING (pen, marker, lint) that type of stuff. My question is, will this project be worth my time (ps answer on live so I know!!!!!) Ty
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P.s- I am such a huge fan, and Ms,Pajet Monet is my favorite teacher!!!!!!
Ty for your very important time!!
learned a lot tonight. looking forward to next wed. goodnight everyone!!
how long did it take to find inferred?
Wow! A gigantic robot is extra cool!
Thank you all so much again this was another amazing science live see you all next week and I hope you all have a good morning, Good afternoon, and goodnight to everyone wherever you are!!!
wow! infrareds really cool! I always learn something new :-]
*in billings head* “I may regret this some day”
Dancing robot was fun!!
I am glad that there is now a Lady in the inventioneer Club!!
I remember so well when there were just 3 inventioneers
Now I know how these work! 🙂
Amazing live tonight!
I got to watch this live, LOVED IT.
Awesome that you are adding a girl to the ventioneers team
AC-D2 danced so well! His song is so good
Love watching science live and learning new things!!
thank you for todays episode!
Go girl you are great 👍
Hi from Chicago Illinois
I can’t wait for the live to start. I’ve never seen the pre-live stuff. So cool!
How did someone figure out how to make a calculator? What went through the persons head?
hi from oregon
I love 3D printing. It is so cool..
can you give us another update on todd eddmend’s new class
Hello from Texas
This is so cool!!!
i think im a 555 lol
when is the science fair?
why is this 1 hour it should be 5 hours
Almost the 300th episode!!
Learning about the water spider and metal floating was so cool.
Awesome, Claudia!
Glasses are cool! how do you make them?
Hello from Las Vegas
I love hearing all the history behind inventions and scientific breakthroughs!