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Real Time Clock Module

TerryRTerryR Posts: 39
in BASIC Stamp

I would like to use this module for timing a clock etc. Can some one advise me how to use this with my BS2 Stamp? Many thanks Terry.

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  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366

    There are many RTC modules available. Which model do you have?

  • TerryRTerryR Posts: 39

    Hi Publison,
    Its a DS 1302 RTC Board

  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366

    Here is on from Parallax. There may be more in the forums. Use the search box in the upper left of the page.

    https://www.parallax.com/package/ds1302-basic-stamp-demo-code/

  • TerryRTerryR Posts: 39

    Alas, I'm not having much joy. Selecting "Download" on the Parallax ds 1302-basic-stamp-demo-code/ page, comes up with error etc.

    " Search" came up with this enquiry! In the search I entered "ds 1302 RCT Board" Possibly I haven't entered enough information.

    Any way many thanks for your help.

    Terry

  • dgatelydgately Posts: 1,630

    The link in post #4 responds with:

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  • tomcrawfordtomcrawford Posts: 1,126

    I was also unable to download the demo program.

  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366

    @TerryR said:
    Alas, I'm not having much joy. Selecting "Download" on the Parallax ds 1302-basic-stamp-demo-code/ page, comes up with error etc.

    " Search" came up with this enquiry! In the search I entered "ds 1302 RCT Board" Possibly I haven't entered enough information.

    Any way many thanks for your help.

    Terry

    OK. Try the download from this page:

    https://www1.parallax.com/search?search_api_views_fulltext=DS1302

  • TerryRTerryR Posts: 39

    Thanks Guys

    All the information one requires is in that link. Unfortunately I didn't realise the language for the DS1302 RTC would be written in arduino language?

    I should have guessed as the module has a blue colour. I thought buying it from parallax it would be ok to use with my Basic Stamp OEM.

    Never mind, not a lot lost. I bought it out of curiosity possibly for some future projects requiring precision timing.

    Many thanks to you all. A Merry Xmas . Terry

  • dgatelydgately Posts: 1,630

    All the information one requires is in that link. Unfortunately I didn't realise the language for the DS1302 RTC would be written in arduino language?

    How did you come to that conclusion? There are several links to BS2 code examples on the link's page. Did you try to download:

    https://www1.parallax.com/sites/default/files/downloads/29125-DS1302-Demo-v1.0.zip
    https://www1.parallax.com/sites/default/files/downloads/604-00005-DS1302-BASIC-Stamp-Code.zip

    Here's just a few lines of DS1302_Demo.bs2 (doesn't seem like Arduino code):

    ' =========================================================================
'
'   File...... DS1302_Demo.bs2
'   Project... Demo Code for the DS1302 RTC
'   Author.... Chris Savage / Savage Circuits
'   E-mail.... chris@savagecircuits.com
'   Started...
'   Updated... 10-09-2005
'   License... See End of Code
'
'   {$STAMP BS2}
'   {$PBASIC 2.5}
'
' =========================================================================


' -----[ Program Description ]---------------------------------------------

' This code demonstrates the use of the DS1302 RTC/RAM Chip with the BASIC
' Stamp 2 Microcontroller, making easy use of the 12 Hour & 24 Hour time
' modes, as well as accessing the RAM.  The sample code will use the DEBUG
' window for input and output for simplicity.  You can change the output
' to the device of your choice.  For example, using a Parallax Serial LCD
' requires very few changes to the code to use it for output.
' A modified version of this code was adapted to display the date and time
' on a Parallax Serial LCD Display (#27976), also with backlight (#27977)
' and on Parallax Professional Development Board (#28138, coming soon!)
' using a MAX7219 8-Digit Display Driver.
' This code will work on all BS2 Stamp Modules.
  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    edited 2021-12-18 15:58

    @TerryR said:
    Thanks Guys

    All the information one requires is in that link. Unfortunately I didn't realise the language for the DS1302 RTC would be written in arduino language?

    I should have guessed as the module has a blue colour. I thought buying it from parallax it would be ok to use with my Basic Stamp OEM.

    Never mind, not a lot lost. I bought it out of curiosity possibly for some future projects requiring precision timing.

    Many thanks to you all. A Merry Xmas . Terry

    The links on the page I posted specifically says "DS1302 BASIC Stamp Sample Code"

    Did you download the Javalin programs by mistake? That may have an Arduino look.

    Just about all Parallax boards are blue silk screen. Have been for years.

  • TerryRTerryR Posts: 39

    Cheers Publison

    Yes, your right, I did make a mistake and selected the Javalin program. Probably something to do with old age Ha ha!

    I'll have a go at selecting the correct program.
    Terry

  • TerryRTerryR Posts: 39

    Hi Publison

    I have opend the Basic Stamp link. This showed a few dated zip links. Openning them, individually, puts the Basic Stamp program strait into my program Editor. I couldn't have asked for anything better. Brillient!

    I also mistakenly thought all Arduino boards were blue and Basic Stamp boards were green. Thanks for correcting me.
    Terry

  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366

    Glad to be of help.

  • TerryRTerryR Posts: 39

    Hi Publison,dgately,tomcrawford

    Many Thanks for all your help. Merry Xmas

    Terry

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