I just built a 16 stage sequencer where every bit turns on and then off in order. I would like to build a sequencer weher they come on one and a time but, stay on. Does anyone have any advice as how to do this (maybe with a shift register) or know where there is a ciruit diagram I can find that does this. I am interested in learning more about light control and am interested in learning micro controllers. Which one would be easiest to learn and not to expensive.