This is an improved version of the Darkroom Timer originally created by Stan Ockers (1999). Some extra features were added and the PIC code was modified accordingly
Lamp(s) light at start of timing and turn off when timer reaches zero.
A set of leds were added between the minute and second leds which blink during timer operation.
7 segment displays include tails for digits 6 and 9.
A bicolor led (common cathode) indicates standby (green) and timer operation (red).
Separate PCBs were designed for the led display and the timing system. The power supply is also integrated in the PCB.
The complete schematic, PCB and silkscreen are available in high resolution pdf format. The component values are clearly indicated on the silkscreen. The modified source code is available in asm and hex format (compiled in MPLAB).Darkroom Timer Schematic
Darkroom Timer PCB

Darkroom Timer Silkscreen
Parts list
System boardR1 - R7 150 Ω 1/4W 5%
R8 - R11 4.7 KΩ 1/4W 5%
R12 - R13 1 KΩ 1/4W 5%
R14 100 Ω 1/4W 5%
R15 75 Ω 1/4W 5%
R16 10 KΩ 1/4W 5%
C1 - C2 22 pF
C3 2200 μF/25V electrolytic
C4 - C6 100 nFD5 1N4001/4004/4007
F1 1A Fuse (with socket and cap)
B1 1A Bridge rectifier
IC1 PIC16F84AP Microcontroller (4MHz clock) (with IC socket)
IC2 74HC4543 BCD to 7-segment decoder (with IC socket)
IC3 7812 voltage regulator
IC4 7805 voltage regulator
PL1 14 pin connector
JP2 6 pin header
K1 12V DC / 220V AC Relay
OK1 CNY17-1 OptocouplerOSC1 4MHz Crystal
Q1 - Q4 BC557/558 PNP Transistror
Q5 BC547/548 NPN Transistor
Q6 BC557/558 PNP Transistror
Q7 2N2222 NPN Transistor
TR1 220VAC/15VAC 1VA PCB TransformerX1 - X3 2 pin WAGO screw clampLed boardD1 - D4 Common cathode 7-segment display
LED1 - LED2 Orange Led 3 mm
JP1 Not a connector, cable is soldered directly on the back of the led PCBBox frontBicolor common cathode led (green-red)
3 push-button switches











