Qwiic GPS Clock

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Contributors: bboyho

Resources and Going Further

For more information, check out the resources below:

Need some inspiration for your next project? Check out some of these related tutorials tagged with time! Instead of a GPS module, try using a Real Time Clock (RTC) or grabbing the current time from the Internet. Or modify the code to display the time using addressable LEDs or an RGB matrix panel. Want to save your LCD or micro OLED from burn-in? Try adding code to turn off the display and wake it up using a distance sensor. Better yet, make an analog clock made out of LuMini LED Rings!

Getting Started with the Teensy

Basic intro to the Teensy line of products, with soldering and programming suggestions.

SparkFun gator:RTC Hookup Guide

The gator:RTC is an I2C based, real-time clock (RTC) for keeping time while your micro:bit isn't powered. This tutorial will get you started using the gator:RTC with the micro:bit platform.

SparkFun Clock Generator 5P49V60 (Qwiic) Hookup Guide

The SparkFun Clock Generator 5P49V60 (Qwiic) breakout board offers a wide range of customizable frequencies in a wide range of different signal types using a single reference clock. This hookup guide will go over all of the many available functions and gives the hardware rundown on what exactly is on this board.

Wireless Timing Project

Time for racing, let's make a wireless timing device using ESP32 wireless communication.

Looking for a challenge? Try making a 12" 7-segment GPS Wall Clock and some addressable LEDs:

Updated GPS Clock

Updated GPS Wall Clock in the SparkFun Emporium Based on the Old 12" GPS Wall Clock Tutorial

For more information on the updated GPS Clock in the SparkFun Emporium, check out the Big_GPS_Clock GitHub repo.