This is what I have so far as a circuit diagram:
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Would your addition to my circuit work if it was applied to each output of the 4017 after the 2N7000 diode?

In your circuit, no needs to add any diode, because the Led is already like diode.

And you just add 7 circuits that I drew on #34 to the output of CD4017, which mosfet is properly for your application, the first is that you should know the resistance of copper coil and calculate the draw current, to avoid the mosfet turn on and latch, so you should add the Rgs(R1).

If you want to add the led to the circuit then you can using each led in series with a resistor and in parallel with the copper coil.

 

You can connect the output of the 4017 to a ULN2004 and drive relays or LEDs.
You wouldn't need mosfets.

If the circuit is right, then did you see the frequency of 555, or you can find a relay could works with that frequency?

 

If the circuit is right, then did you see the frequency of 555, or you can find a relay could works with that frequency?

The frequency can't be right if the OP actually wants to see the LEDS flash in sequence.

 

The 2N7000 is a MOSFET, not a diode.

Thanks i will amend that in my personal file, but i did add the diode to the circuit as i was trying to stop back emf i think its called

 

You could choose some n mosfet Vgs=4.5V, the Vds≥24V, and Rds(on) ≤20mΩ, Id >= I_coil*3, if you want then you can take R1 away, it still can work fine, how many coil you need to drive then you will need how many circuit as below.

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Looking at #34 If i did this circuit would i be able to connect all the gates of all the fet's together and then use R1 to connect them to 0v?

 

Here's a circuit with relays and ULN2004.

Edit: added D9, Moved reset to Q7

 

Looking at #34 If i did this circuit would i be able to connect all the gates of all the fet's together and then use R1 to connect them to 0v?

You still didn't mention the current of copper coil and what's the purpose of copper coil, if the copper coil draw the current less than 100mA then you can use ULN2003 or ULN2004 to instead of n mosfet, if the current great than 500mA then using n mosfet is better.

The V/I/R are the basic elements when we discuss with ee, if you didn't provide those then we only can do are guessing, guessing, guessing.

CD4017 --
output "0" → Vg1 of mosfet(Rgs1[10K] connected to gnd) → Vd1 → copper coil1(and diode1)
output "1" → Vg2 of mosfet(Rgs2[10K] connected to gnd) → Vd2 → copper coil2(and diode2)
output "2" → Vg3 of mosfet(Rgs3[10K] connected to gnd) → Vd3 → copper coil3(and diode3)
output "3" → Vg4 of mosfet(Rgs4[10K] connected to gnd) → Vd4 → copper coil4(and diode4)
output "4" → Vg5 of mosfet(Rgs5[10K] connected to gnd) → Vd5 → copper coil5(and diode5)
output "5" → Vg6 of mosfet(Rgs6[10K] connected to gnd) → Vd6 → copper coil6(and diode6)
output "6" → Vg7 of mosfet(Rgs7[10K] connected to gnd) → Vd7 → copper coil7(and diode7)

 

Heres a circuit with relays and ULN2004.

Since the n mosfet became more popular and easy to get it, so I don't like to provide any suggestions to use relay in any application of small load , but if the loads are small and much more, to using uln2003 or uln2004 is a good idea and I used that a lot.

 

Since the n mosfet became more popular and easy to get it, so I don't like to provide any suggestions to use relay in any application of small load , but if the loads are small and much more, to using uln2003 or uln2004 is a good idea and I used that a lot.

I agree. The OP really hasn't said what they want to drive with the 4017. Since the OP did mention relay coil, I thought I'd show an optional circuit using relays.

 

You still didn't mention the current of copper coil and what's the purpose of copper coil, if the copper coil draw the current less than 100mA then you can use ULN2003 or ULN2004 to instead of n mosfet, if the current great than 500mA then using n mosfet is better.

The V/I/R are the basic elements when we discuss with ee, if you didn't provide those then we only can do are guessing, guessing, guessing.

CD4017 --
output "0" → Vg1 of mosfet(Rgs1[10K] connected to gnd) → Vd1 → copper coil1(and diode1)
output "1" → Vg2 of mosfet(Rgs2[10K] connected to gnd) → Vd2 → copper coil2(and diode2)
output "2" → Vg3 of mosfet(Rgs3[10K] connected to gnd) → Vd3 → copper coil3(and diode3)
output "3" → Vg4 of mosfet(Rgs4[10K] connected to gnd) → Vd4 → copper coil4(and diode4)
output "4" → Vg5 of mosfet(Rgs5[10K] connected to gnd) → Vd5 → copper coil5(and diode5)
output "5" → Vg6 of mosfet(Rgs6[10K] connected to gnd) → Vd6 → copper coil6(and diode6)
output "6" → Vg7 of mosfet(Rgs7[10K] connected to gnd) → Vd7 → copper coil7(and diode7)

Would i be correct in doing this:

 

You didn't add the Rgs 10K pull down resistors, if the mosfet has latch issue then you must add them.

 

The use of a gate resistor to source is good form. It ensures the MOSFET turns off in case the 4017 output fails to an undefined state (open, neither high nor low). Mandatory? No. Your circuit will likely work fine without it. If you need high reliability, then give it a thought.

 

You didn't add the Rgs 10K pull down resistors, if the mosfet has latch issue then you must add them.

Would this be correct and what does Rgs stand for?

 

Ummm.....If your gonna drive relays, it would be simpler if you used a ULN2004 instead of mosfets.

 

The gs subscript indicates gate-source. Rds indicates the resistance between drain and source.

 

There is some critical information missing. Until the load is defined, you can't get a decent solution. What is the inductance of and the current through the copper coil and at what frequency do you want to clock the '4017?

This relates to the feasibility of using a 9V battery, what to use as power switches, and what protection is most suitable for your power switches.

 

There is some critical information missing. Until the load is defined, you can't get a decent solution. What is the inductance of and the current through the copper coil and at what frequency do you want to clock the '4017?

This relates to the feasibility of using a 9V battery, what to use as power switches, and what protection is most suitable for your power switches.

A boat on the ocean, but there is no target to be reached then where does it going ?

 

There is some critical information missing. Until the load is defined, you can't get a decent solution. What is the inductance of and the current through the copper coil and at what frequency do you want to clock the '4017?

This relates to the feasibility of using a 9V battery, what to use as power switches, and what protection is most suitable for your power switches.

How do i measure the inductance of a copper coil?

 

Ummm.....If your gonna drive relays, it would be simpler if you used a ULN2004 instead of mosfets.

Would i connect the outputs of the 4017 to the ULN2004 or would i need a new circuit?

 

Would i connect the outputs of the 4017 to the ULN2004 or would i need a new circuit?

You use the exact setup you have for the 555 and 4017, and the ULN2008 is a single chip that replaces all of the diodes (7) and mosfets (7) and resistors (7). Super easy.

Connect the chip to ground and positive power, feed your 7 signals from the 4017 into the ULN2004 and have power to drive relays out of the last 7 pins (internal diodes protects all transistors).