I am looking to produce a random count, when the count ends, I want to remember the count number, reset the system to zero, count again, when I reach to first counts total, I need to receive a signal that tells me I have reached the first count total.
I can build a circuit with CD4017, but have no way of holding the count after reset.

 

Is this school work? What are the limitations on solution space?

 

Are you counting to a maximum of ten only?

 

You can build a circuit that loads the counter and a latch with the identical value, then resets the counter, and compares the value in the counter to the value in the latch. Rinse, wash, repeat.

 

Is this school work? What are the limitations on solution space?

 

Limited on space im afraid

 

Are you counting to a maximum of ten only?

 

No mate the count is 4 Digits, I have yet to build the circuit, as I have just ordered the ICs, my question was a passing thought, that possible someone had been there and worn the T shirs

 

Limited on space im afraid

I meant on the components that can be used. What is your area constraint?

If you're going to use a CD4017, you're going to need 10 flip flops to store the highest count. You could reduce that to 4, but you'd need encoders and decoders and your area constraint could be a limiter.

No mate the count is 4 Digits

4 digits or 4 bits?

I have yet to build the circuit, as I have just ordered the ICs

What components did you order? That could further limit solution space.