MCU-free frequency counter, which one to build?

[neazoi]

Hello, I would like to build an mcu-free frequency counter 50MHz max with 1Hz resolution and 8 comon cathode seven segment displays. The simplest I have found is this one **broken link removed**
Have you seen any simpler one?

Also, is there an MCU-based project with the above specs that uses a max of 28-pin DIP MCU?

 

[tpetar]

See some project :

 

[neazoi]

See some project :

Thanks, but I told you, I would like to use common cathode 7-segment displays and NOT an lcd

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Thanks, but I told you, I would like to use common cathode 7-segment displays and NOT an lcd

The only MCU-based project I have found is this one http://www.best-microcontroller-projects.com/frequency-counter-circuit.html but he uses a huge MCU and most of the pins are unused, what is the point of doing so?