Re: basic elapsed seconds counter

On Feb 29, 12:21 pm, John Mianowski <spamf...@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
On Feb 27, 3:13 pm, ben.anto...@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

Hi,

I need to build a simple timer which simply counts elapsed time in
seconds as soon as current is turned on, then turns off and resets
when the power is disconnected. Or perhaps resets then begins counting
elapsed seconds, then shuts off when the power is disconnected. I
would like to display the seconds on an LCD or LED screen about the
size of a spoon.

I have no experience with electronics but I am keen to learn!
Hopefully this will be the start of many gadgets...

I really appreciate your help. Thanks!!!

-Ben

Depending on what else you might want to do, here's a device that I've
found handy for counting elapsed seconds with a minimum of muss &
fuss:

http://www.maxim-ic.com.cn/getds.cfm?qv_pk=2729

JM

Hi John,

Thanks for the link, I will check it out now. Simple and
straigthforward sounds appealing... I will post back with any
questions if that's ok. Cheers
.

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