Can I use two timers at the same time?

[wb9ixs]

I am using a 16F886 for this project. I want to use timer0 as a counter and use either timer1 or timer2 as a accurate timer source. My goal is to count pulses on timer0 for a specific time then stop counting and get the counts. If I do this "stop and read" at very accurate time intervals I should be able to calculate the frequency of the pulses. So, can I use one timer as an external counter and another timer as a timer at the same time?? I have the counter working fine but have not tried the second timer yet.

Thanks
Jim

[Sparky1039]

Can I use two timers at the same time?

yes. However, to do so properly you will want to use interrupts to manage the timer events quickly and efficiently.

[kanecharles04@gmail.com]

Hi,

It is possible to use one timer as an external counter and another as a precise time source at the same time. You already have a working timer, just haven't tried the second timer yet.

Wishing you success in your project, Jim!