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ClockIt

Replacement:KIT-10930. We've changed some part footprints and silkscreen print to make this an easier kit for beginning solderers. This page is for reference only.

This is a great kit to learn the basics of soldering. ClockIt is a basic alarm clock with buzzer based on the ever popular ATMega328. If you're just learning how to solder, this kit should take you 15-20 minutes. If you're a weathered pro at soldering, this is a great relaxing build that should take 5-10 minutes.

No programmer required. The ATmega comes with firmware installed!

Open Source Hardware: We like to share. The original engineering files are available for mass hackery.

Replaces:KIT-09205

  • 1 x ClockIt PCB
  • 1 x ATmega328 (pre-programmed)
  • 1 x 4-digit display
  • 1 x buzzer
  • 1 x 10uF cap
  • 1 x 0.1uF cap
  • 2 x 22pF caps
  • 1 x 10k resistor
  • 1 x 16MHz crystal
  • 1 x barrel jack
  • 1 x mini power switch
  • 3 x push button reset switches
  • 2 x Screws
  • 2 x Plastic Standoffs
  • 1 x 5V wall wart
  • Time (AM/PM)
  • Alarm (On/Off)
  • Snooze (alarm resumes after a 9 minute snooze)

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  • Member #68932 / about 13 years ago * / 1

    I love this kit! I added a 18650 holder and changed the source code dramatically. I increased the feature set to 4 alarms with different tones for each, 24h time keeping, battery voltage measurement, internal temperature (doesn't work due to VREF tied to VCC), and adjustable display brightness.

  • Member #148101 / about 13 years ago / 1

    For the latest compiler versions please change the old ISR (SIG_OVERFLOW1) names to their modern couterparts >> ISR (TIMER1_OVF_vect) / old:ISR (SIG_OVERFLOW2) to new: ISR (TIMER2_OVF_vect)

    to compile: avr-gcc -c -mmcu=atmega328p -I. -gdwarf-2 -DF_CPU=16000000UL -Os -funsigned-char \ -funsigned-bitfields -fpack-struct -fshort-enums -Wall -Wstrict-prototypes \ -Wa,-adhlns=clockit-v11.lst -std=gnu99 -MD -MP -MF .dep/clockit-v11.o.d clockit-v11.c \ -o clockit-v11.o to program with USBTiny ISP: avrdude -p atmega328p -P usb -c usbtiny -v -v -U flash:w:clockit-v11.hex

  • CareyBro / about 13 years ago * / 1

    What is the tolerance for the voltage and amperage input on this project? I want to have it run off of Battery power as well. What batteries could I connect to this without shorting it or under-powering it?

  • Lasrin / about 13 years ago / 1

    I'm surprised that the source code doesn't use the Arduino IDE.

  • peter_w / about 13 years ago / 1

    I want to modify the code and upload it to the ATMega. It appears that I can build the kit, purchase a six-pin programming header, solder it into the board in the place provided, and proceed with uploading the code. Is this correct?

  • Member #186002 / about 13 years ago / 1

    I bought this kit for my 14 year old to build as a little summer holiday project. I was impressed with the quality of the board and parts with one exception. The polarity for an electrolytic cap as well as the piezo are not indicated on the board so we had to go through some trial & error to get it right. I would advise that the PCB is improved with better indications.

  • linuxjacques / about 14 years ago / 1

    What color is the display?

  • ThatOtherOtherGuy / about 14 years ago / 1

    A 24 hour clock option would be nice.

  • CF / about 14 years ago * / 1

    I'm still a little new to programming an 328 outside of an arduino. If I were to build this on a breadboard, do I just burn the provided hex file to the chip? Do I only need the makefile and .c file if I were to tinker with the code?

  • gapdev / about 14 years ago / 1

    This has always bugged me about Clocks Kits.
    Why isn't the Display mounted on the opposite side of the board so that it can be mounted in a case? Better yet, how about a remote display board where the display separates from the components?

  • Sandpounder / about 14 years ago / 1

    Another idea for the next version, add an input from a GPS or radio timecode to ensure accurate timekeeping.

  • Richard Hart / about 14 years ago / 1

    An idea for the next version: include a battery backup system on the reverse side so that a small rechargeable battery and charging circuits could be added in case of power failure during the night.

    • alansdad / about 14 years ago / 1

      Was wondering about adding such a thing myself. Would be great if it was already in the kit!

  • Nadav Ami / about 14 years ago / 1

    The product page says it uses an ATmega168 but the pictures show an ATmega328... Which one is it?

    • SomeGuy123 / about 14 years ago * / 1

      Since this is a new product, the picture is probably correct. The description most likely contains a copy and paste error.

  • Member #154598 / about 14 years ago / 1

    are there any free ports on the arduino?
    what ports?
    how much free space?

    • SomeGuy123 / about 14 years ago * / 1

      According to the schematic, there are no free, normal pins. You could use MOSI but then you wouldn't be able to use SPI.

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