Text-Based Clock for ESP32 (Arduino IDE 2)

Overview

This project implements a text-based clock on the ESP32S2 microcontroller using the Arduino IDE 2 platform. The clock displays the current time in a text format on a custom led wall mount. It serves as a practical example of using the ESP32's capabilities for timekeeping.

This project is currently in development

Features

• Real-time clock synchronization for accurate timekeeping.
• daylight saving time
• Easily configurable through the Arduino IDE 2.

Hardware Requirements

• ESP32 microcontroller.
• Appropriate power supply for the ESP32.
• Leds
• Resistors
• wallmount and panel are custom
• USB-to-Serial converter (for initial setup and debugging).

if you bought a non developer esp32 you might need a USB to TTL Serial Adapter Module.

Getting Started

1. Setup Your Development Environment

   • Install the Arduino IDE 2 and the ESP32 board support.
   • Ensure you have the required libraries installed (Additional Boards Manager URLs: https://dl.espressif.com/dl/package_esp32_index.json and install esp32 by Espressif Systems on the BOARD MANAGER tab).

2. Connect the Hardware

   • Connect your ESP32 with the resistors and leds (see picture below).
   • Connect the necessary power supply.
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3. Configure the Clock

   • Open the Arduino IDE 2.
   • Load the provided sketch (.ino file) into the IDE.
   • Configure the clock settings in the config.h file.
   • set daslight saving time with the database

4. Configure the Panel

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5. Upload and Run

   • Select the appropriate ESP32 board and COM port.
   • Click "Upload" to flash the code to your ESP32.
   • if you bought a non developer esp32 you might need a USB to TTL Serial Adapter Module.

Acknowledgments

• Inspiration drawn from QCLOCKTWO CLASSIC