Clock for Raspberry PI

[deblen]

Hi,


I have a Raspberry PI, I want to put a clock or time onto the PI.


What parts do I need to achieve this.


Thanks in advanced.


Deblen

 

[darylc]

Hi Len,

If your PI can access the Internet then it can get the time from there - thats what I do with mine.

Just enable NTP from the Time Settings menu.

Daryl

 

[starzen]

several realtime clock modules available

google

raspberry pi clock

 

[Superman]

If you plan to use it with the FPP software to control lights make sure it is One based on the RTC board like RasClock

I use a Rasclock one and it works well. My display wont be connected to the home network.

 

[kool-lites]

Ras clock or equivalent. http://falconchristmas.com/forum/index.php/board,8.0.html has the best info on the FPP.

 

[deblen]

Hi,


Thanks for the replies.


Superman, we're did you purchase the Rasclock.


I tried a search on Element14' but could not find it.


Thanks

 

[prof]

Try modmypi.com in the UK and search for rasclock

 

[Superman]

all mine came from modmypi.com in the UK

 

[deblen]

Hi, Thanks, I have placed an order with modmypi.


Deblen

 

[damo1271]

Hi Len
do you mind if I ask what the final price was including shipping?
thanks.

 

[deblen]

Hi Damo,


The one I purchased was RasClock-Rasberry Pi Real Time Clock Module V3.0


Cost £7.49
Postage £3.99


Has been shipped, note the cost is in pounds.


When I get my statement I will find the total Aus price.


Len

 

[damo1271]

About $20.50 at current exchange rates. Thanks

 

[damona]

RasClock is the only one support by FFP. i.e. they include the driver. I assume it will work with other RTC but you would need to muck around. RasClock V4 US$18 total to OZ.

 

[Gilrock]

One thing I saw on the Falcon website is that you really only want to use the rasclock if you aren't connected to a network because the FPP only reads from the rasclock at powerup whereas the NTP service will be continually correcting your time. If you use a rasclock but also have it connected to the internet you will want to keep the NTP capability enabled.