Multi-alarms clock project
Gumby
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Hello,
Due to health issues I need to be reminded to take pills etc. throughout the day. I cannot find a watch or clock that has more than 2 or alarms.
Consequently, I want to build a clock that can set off 6 to 8 alarms at different times of the day. I would like to program it on my PC and then have it run on it's own (independent of the PC) in it's own project box. A reminder message could be displayed on the LCD, I want a piezo buzzer to sound off the alarm and maybe adding a red flashing LED.
My questions are:
-Does anyone know of a project like this, already mapped out (parts, programming etc). I have done several searches and did not find anything like it.
-I already have a serial LCD display and a few different basic stamp but I would hate to dedicate a stamp to this project only. I see that the propeller is cheaper but it may be an overkill and i am not familiar with it anyways??
Any comment, suggestions would be appreciate. I need to be steered in the right direction and I am sure some of you have the advanced knowledge to help me.
Thank you so much in advance for your help.
Gilles
Due to health issues I need to be reminded to take pills etc. throughout the day. I cannot find a watch or clock that has more than 2 or alarms.
Consequently, I want to build a clock that can set off 6 to 8 alarms at different times of the day. I would like to program it on my PC and then have it run on it's own (independent of the PC) in it's own project box. A reminder message could be displayed on the LCD, I want a piezo buzzer to sound off the alarm and maybe adding a red flashing LED.
My questions are:
-Does anyone know of a project like this, already mapped out (parts, programming etc). I have done several searches and did not find anything like it.
-I already have a serial LCD display and a few different basic stamp but I would hate to dedicate a stamp to this project only. I see that the propeller is cheaper but it may be an overkill and i am not familiar with it anyways??
Any comment, suggestions would be appreciate. I need to be steered in the right direction and I am sure some of you have the advanced knowledge to help me.
Thank you so much in advance for your help.
Gilles
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Leon
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Post Edited (Leon) : 9/29/2008 10:37:52 PM GMT
http://cgi.ebay.com/Timex-Digital-100-Lap-Ironman-Mens-Triathlon-Flix-Watch_W0QQitemZ370090599099QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item370090599099&_trkparms=72%3A1234%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
and this one·is a "wrist PDA" with many alarms (says hundreds, not sure) that can be set using your PC:
http://cgi.ebay.com/MENS-TIMEX-IRONMAN-DATALINK-WATCH-DATA-LINK-T5C291_W0QQitemZ120308819153QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item120308819153&_trkparms=72%3A1234%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
another similar one: http://cgi.ebay.com/Timex-Mens-Ironman-Data-Link-USB-Watch-T53722_W0QQitemZ190256345002QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item190256345002&_trkparms=72%3A1234%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
With the Timex Ironman watches, the keywords "Data Link" mean it can interface to a PC to set time & alarm functions.
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·"If you build it, they will come."
There are several Nuts and Volts Columns on interfacing a real time clock (RTC) to a Stamp. Although Stamps can keep approximate time, it's hard to make it so they remain accurate over a period of days unless you use an RTC. These also have provisions for a coin battery for backup if the power fails. The Nuts and Volts Columns index is here www.parallax.com/Resources/NutsVoltsColumns/tabid/272/Default.aspx
Most cell phones have provisions for multiple alarms
Thank you all for your replies. Much appreciated.
G