make a timer to ..,.well time

I am new so hang with me as i drivel on,

i just want to set up a timer on the MCB900 using an lpc935,
all i want is to count to a second or 2 so i can use this to measure inputs a set time apart.
And before someone replies 'its simple' bla bla bla, keep in mind i am very new to this baby steps first pleeeeeeeeese roy

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