Real-Time Clock. Keeps track of current date/time.
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How to improve date-time control from RTC?
I want to run cameras at a remote site from external batteries as long as possible. I need power-miser Arduino to switch battery power on/off at set intervals (e.g. 5 min) during daytime only. I am a ...
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i want to store time from RTC after the button is press. can u suggest something
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#include
include
include
const int light = 13;
int y1;
int y2;
int y3;
int x1;
int x2;
int x3;
int hour1 = 16;
int min1 = 43;
int sec1 = 0;
int hour2 = 4 ;
int min2 = 43;
int sec2 = ...
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Difference between DS1307 and IN1307N, I am using RTClib for making rtc module using IN1307N getting RTC is not running
#include <Wire.h>
#include "RTClib.h"
#if defined(ARDUINO_ARCH_SAMD)
// for Zero, output on USB Serial console, remove line below if using programming port to program the Zero!
#define Serial ...
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can u plz check my code whats the problem in it
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include
include
include
int hour1 = 2;
int min1 = 40;
int sec1 = 0;
int hour2 = 2;
int min2 = 39 ;
int sec2 = 10;
const int light = 13;
int buttonState1 = 0;
int buttonState2 = 0;
int ...
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Please explain this adafruit image for connecting a DS1307 RTC
https://learn.adafruit.com/assets/3813
I understand that analog 4 and 5 are SDA/SLC, isn't the picture also showing 5v and GND being plugged into two analog pins? Does that work?
I have it wired up ...
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Using a DS1307 as a Counter
I am using Arduino UNO and have attached DS1307 board to it.
How can I use DS1307 RTC IC as a time counter, rather than time keeper?
Any ideas?
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Adding Date and Time to existing sketch
I am currently trying to add a clock functionality to my current sketch for a peristaltic pump [run by NEMA 23].
The current sketch waits for a button on my breadboard to be pressed, it then runs ...
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1answer
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Using multiple RTC libraries in one program
There are multiple RTC libraries available, can I load several RTC libraries into my code and then use the functions I like from each one? Will there be some conflict if for example I include DS1307....
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1answer
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Real Time Clock Module Reset
I just had a pretty simple question about the RTC Clock Modules, more specifically the DS3231 RTC. Once calibrated and running on my Arduino if I were to unplug it and plug it back in, will the time ...
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1answer
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Using two digits to display a number using TM1637 and a 4-digit display
I decided to build a digital clock using a 4-Digit Display (TM1637) from Grove.
For that, I have been using the DigitalTube library by Grove for the TM1637 controller.
My idea is to use the two ...
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1answer
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DS1307 RTC not working with CC3000 WiFi shield (I2C bus hangs)
I am trying to use a DS1307 (from Sparkfun, BOB-12708) with an Arduino Leonardo. I have connected the SDA, SCL, GND, and 5V pins from the RTC to the Arduino. However, with a CC3000 WiFi shield on the ...
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RTC interrupts and coin batteries
Summary
I'm having problems with my RTC draining its coin cells quickly - fresh batteries are drained in a few months. The RTC is set to signal an interrupt every 5 minutes, and I wonder - if there ...
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1answer
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Piezo connection causing RTC to go haywire
When I connect a piezo (to pin 8), it causes the output of my RTC to go haywire and throw 165 errors into the results.
2016/3/25 13:36:4
2016/3/25 13:36:4
2016/3/25 13:36:4
2016/3/25 13:36:4
2016/3/...
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My RTC is returning a sporadic date/time
RTC seems to be sporadically returning bogus date/times. Here are the logs from my serial monitor:
2016/3/23 8:19:46
2017/3/23 8:19:46
2016/3/23 8:19:46
2016/3/23 8:19:46
2016/3/23 8:19:46
2016/3/23 ...
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How do I connect this to my breadboard?
I just purchased this Grove RTC. It includes a cable presumably to connect it to a breadboard and/or Arduino, but the pin holes on this cable are much smaller than those on a breadboard or Arduino.
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1answer
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Arduino is not responding to a Tiny RTC I2C modules, How to fix?
We have an arduino due with a Tiny RTC I2C module and we're trying to print the current time to the serial monitor. However its not working, currently its printing the time as 2165/165/165 (Monday) ...
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3answers
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Managing timer intervals using millis at random intervals
I am doing a project which needs to meet the following specifications.
On receiving an SMS arduino will start switching 1st relay on after some
time duration(say 30 Seconds) relay 1 will be ...
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1answer
92 views
Signal a LOW level interrupt with an RTC
I'm trying to figure out how to use an RTC to send interrupts to my arduino. I'm using a DS3232. I can get an 'edge' interrupt, with the following toy code (I know the code is silly, it's just a short ...
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5answers
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Do I have to use an RTC to build a clock?
While I was researching ideas for an Arduino clock, I found several clocks that incorporated an RTC (Real Time Clock) module.
I don't know why it is used in some clocks.
So, here are my questions:
...
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4answers
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Strange problem. Arduino stops working after few hours. Opinions please
I am trying to setup an automated relay for my aquarium. The Arduino should switch off the pump every 3 hours for 20 minutes, and feed at particular times during the day. The code works fine for the ...
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1answer
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connecting RTC DS1307 to ethernet shield
What is the easiest way to mount DS1307 to ethernet shield?
I tried to do this:
https://learn.adafruit.com/ds1307-real-time-clock-breakout-board-kit/wiring-it-up
but my program just freezes when I ...
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2answers
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Arduino RTC - getting the time from RTC after the power is cut off
I have a new DS1307 (original, not a Chinese rip off), with a new battery. It is working great, but when I turn the Arduino off (it is currently connected to laptop) and then turn it back on, it ...
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Arduino is freezing after 10-15 minutes
I am having a problem with my Arduino freezing after a small amount of time. I'm using an RTC DS1307 breakout to keep track of the time and display the time on an LCD. It displays hours, minutes and ...
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Library to correct time for DST
I am using a Uno as a data logger with a DS1307 RTC and the following libraries Time.h DS1307RTC.h
The DS1307 does not have any support for DST and neither library includes Time Zone.
Are there any ...
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1answer
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The difference between “time_t” and “DateTime”
I've run into an issue trying to combine 2 different Arduino timer projects I've found online.
For both projects I'm using a DS3231 RTC, but have been able use the DS1307 library just fine in my ...
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Creating a Timer using a Real Time Clock with start and stop times
I have an Arduino Uno with a motor shield, as well as a DS1307 RTC that I am using to control 2 pumps.
Ideally I would like to set a start time (startHour + startMinute) and end time (endHour + ...
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2answers
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Json gets corrupted after first HTTP request
I'm a web developer and I started building a small environment logger that will post to my website`s API. I'm really new to this kind of coding so bare with me.
Since yesterday, the whole Arduino ...
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2answers
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How to count the time until the next day of the week?
I wants to do in Arduino countdown that shows how many days, hours and minutes remaining to Friday 12:00.
In my program I used a function in php strtotime('next friday') which thus could calculate ...
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RTC resets when power is off
I have a few RTC modules with a batteries. All of them have this same issue with my project.
They work fine when connected via USB. But if I disconnect the power then reconnect they reset to Jan 1 ...
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Using UART to Set RTC
I'm using an Adafruit NRF8001 Low Energy Bluetooth module and a Real Time Clock module with my Arduino board. I want to connect to the BLE module using UART to set the clock. I'll also be using UART ...
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Delay workaround needed for RTC and LCD-shield buttons
Following configuration:
Arduino UNO R3
Real Time Clock DS1307RTC
LCD1602 Shield with buttons
Photo resistor
DHT11 (Temp & Humidity Sensor)
I need the function delay(1000) to display the ...
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1answer
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What will use less memory, an array or if … else?
I'm trying to make my sketch smaller. Right now I use an array for the AM/PM part of my time display. My thinking is this makes it easy to change the formatting:
char* ampms[]= {"am", "pm"};
void ...
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One free pin. Need to display output for the user?
I'm working with lightblue bean. I have a device that writes data to an SD card on a long button press and switches what will be written (from a list of 5 items) on short button press.
The output, ...
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Cannot print the first number of the date with RTC module
I am using this real-time-clock module to keep track of the time for a project:
http://www.dfrobot.com/wiki/index.php/Real_Time_Clock_Module_(DS1307)V1.1(SKU:DFR0151)
I have hooked up the respective ...
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Creating a clock using Arduino
I want to make a large clock, 16 inch x 7.5 inch, which will display dd Month yyyy.
What would be the best way to do this?
Does Arduino have a built in clock, and I'd just need logic to turn on/off ...
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Set dynamically hour - DS1307
I want keep my RTC1307 always updated with my server, so I created this code to first search the time on the server then passes to getServerTime() function to divide it and set in the RTC. I use the ...
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RTC square wave
I have a DS3231 Real Time Clock module and I'd like to use the Square Wave output.
I wonder how can I set the frequency of the pulse?
How long is the (time) length of the pulse?
UPDATED QUESTION
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need help for saving the millis function when arduino was rebooted
I have two questions want to ask
I'm using Arduino Uno with 16*2 LCD Blue ( also I have temp. sensor and two motors also 3 limit switches) ,, my code is working good, but sometimes my lcd stop ...
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4answers
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RTC and SD works separately but not together
I am running small project. I wanted to use Arduino Mega 2560 v3, PIR sensor, microSD card module and RTC1307 module, some leds, buttons and buzzer. To enable and disable motion detection and when ...
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2answers
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Error while saving data in text file
I created a function that saves the timestamp in a text file, but it saves unreadable. Full of invalid characters, example: Ÿ@ O ƒº!¥ Ÿ@ O ƒº!¥ Ÿ@ O ƒº!¥ Ÿ
#include <Wire.h>
#...
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DS3231 DTCXO and GPS
I am experimenting with this idea: keep a DTCXO in sync with some frequency standard. I have all the parts I can afford, but I cannot figure out a way to do it.
Parts I have: Arduino Leonardo, a u-...
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Reading atomic radio clock
i have some data logging to do. And i want some what accurate time meaning accuracy has to be +/- 1 minute.
I have considered a RTC, but then i thought. When i was 10 i got a watch that kept time ...
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datalogging sampling frequency bottleneck
My datalogging system which consits of the Flora, RTC, SD card breakout board, LSM9DS0 sensor is shown in the picture below;
https://www.dropbox.com/s/d8pwcn59nq11lzs/2014-11-25%2012.26.56.jpg?dl=0
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