Up counter - Shift register

How would I transfer a number from an up-counter into a shift register?
(shift register made from D types).

I need the number in a shift register as I do some wierd stuff to it next to compare it with another.

I don't know how to use a microcontroller yet, so I cannot use one in this project.

hi ico,

Assuming the Up counter has parallel outputs of the 4/8 bits and assuming the Shift register has a parallel load option.
If its made up of 'D' type FF's then it has the equivalent, the 'D' inputs.

Just connect the outputs from the Counter to the respective input 'D' bits of the Shift register.
Generate a clock/para load pulse into the Shift reg to load the Counter into the Shift reg.

Is this what you mean ico ?
Do you have a drawing of your circuit?

EricG

Thanks, I think I can do that. Trying it out in croc clips now

dwg?
sorry, acronym not understood :s

Got this circuit working now

Thanks !!!