LM3914 with arduino. Wiring and explaination.

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The 74HC595 is not suitable for driving LEDs, it can only sink 6mA.

I repeat

STP16CP05 £1.51
TLC5916 £0.83 DIP package
TLC5926 out of stock but £1.04

from uk.farnell.com (don't know about P&P though)

and you don't need resistors, what's not to like?

Rob