From: not@telling.you.invalid   
      
   Thanks for the warning, but at the very least the transistor   
   will amplify the current, so I'll be able to keep well below   
   those TTL current limits.   
      
   I actually am using standard 74164s not LS or any other   
   derivative as that's what I have to hand.   
      
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