gradually lighting up a light and dimming it.

[david90]

Is there a simple circuit i could make that when connected in series with a light bulb, the light bulb turns on gradually when I flip the switch to complete the circuit to ground?

 

[neoaspilet11]

Try to use SCR with a small firing angle first then increment its firing angle by using a 555 timer. I'll try to complete the circuit. But i think it is a simple solution

 

[IanP]

You can use this simple circuit (with LDR):
https://www.epanorama.net/documents/lights/lightdimmer.html#advanced
The ramp signal (control voltage) can be generated by a circuit which charges/discharges a capacitor (single resistor) ..
Regards,
IanP