preset enable

Jan 06, 2006 2 Replies

I have a counter with a two digit seven segment led display. When i turn the power on it will display random numbers. How do i get it to display '00' when i turn it on? Thanks.


Most counter have a method of resetting or presetting them. Its hard to know how to offer advice when you don't say what the chip is .

Dan

Dan Hollands 1120 S Creek Dr Webster NY 14580 585-872-2606 dan.hollands@gmail.com www.QuickScoreRace.com

You arrange for what's called a "power-on reset". Sometimes, something as simple as a resistor and capacitor will work, but usually it takes a little more, like a schmitt trigger buffer. What you do is hold the counter's "reset" line active (usually low) until the power supply stabilizes and the input settles.

Good Luck! Rich

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