Octopus Real-time Clock(EF04005)
Introduction
OCTOPUS Real-time Clock is a clock module which can achieve counting for year, month, day, hour by using the DS1307 clock chip.
Products Link
ELECFREAKS Octopus Real-Time Clock
Characteristics
The chip works in a low voltage equipped with 56-byte non-volatile RAM clock calendar It has a complete BCD code real-time clock chip, address and data are passed through two-wire bidirectional serial bus, providing information such as seconds, minutes, hours, etc., and can automatically adjust the number of days per month. It can automatically set the time of the leap year. The chip has built-in power checking circuit that can check the power lost condition and switch the battery.
Specifications
| Item | Parameter |
|---|---|
| SKU | EF04005 |
| Connector | Two-wire serial interface (IIC Communication) |
| Output | Programmable SQW |
| Detection | Automatic power failure detection and switching circuit |
| Power dissipation | In the standby battery mode, the power consumption is less than 500nA |
| Working temperature | -40℃ ~80℃ |
| Power input | 3v-5v |
| Connector type | Digital |
| Pins Definition | 1-GND 2-VCC 3-SCK 4-SDA 5-RST |
Quick to Start
Materials used and the connection diagram
Connect to IIC port as the picture shows SCL pin needs to connect to SDA pin.
Take sensor:bit for example
Add Package
Click "Advanced"in the choice of the MakeCode to find more choices.
Click "Extensions", search "iot"in the dialog box and then download it.
Program as the picture shows
Set the number of second as "10" on start to show the second each minute.
Reference
https://makecode.microbit.org/_4AgTERW0qXRt
You can also download the links below:
Result
The current number of second is shown on the micro:bit each minute.