Set Time on a DS3231 RTC
Arduino Tutorial
In this tutorial I will demonstrate how to set time on a DS3231 rtc (real time clock.) As an Arduino beginner I had a difficult time getting my RTC to work. I have a Holdding DS3231RTC but I couldn't get any of the project files and libraries I found to work. I finally decided to use a library I found in the Library Manager called DS1307RTC v. 1.4.1. This library also includes the "TimeLib" library. Next I would like to get this displayed on my LCD I2C.
Library
The Library for this can be found in the Arduino IDE Library Manager. Search for: DS1307RTC
The included library should work for both DS1307 and DS3231.
Make sure to make all connections before powering up your Arduino.
The breadboard is not necessary
Skills Practiced
Electronics
Making connections
Arduino IDE
Basic Arduino IDE functions
RTC Practice
Using a DS3231 RTC
