Install and Configure Real Time Clock RTC-DS1307 for Raspberry Pi

#raspberrypi
This video tutorial demonstrates how to install and configure an RTC DS1307 on a Raspberry Pi for accurate timekeeping. The process involves physically connecting the RTC to the Raspberry Pi, configuring the Pi through the terminal, and modifying files to use the RTC for timekeeping. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions and includes commands to enter in the terminal. The end result is a Raspberry Pi configured to use the RTC for accurate timekeeping.
Commands Used:
sudo i2cdetect -y 1
sudo modprobe rtc-ds1307
sudo bash
echo ds1307 0x68 &gt /sys/class/i2c-adapter/i2c-1/new_device
exit
to read the hrtc time type
sudo hwclock -r
to write time to rtc type
sudo hwclock -w
sudo nano /etc/modules
at the end of the file add
rtc-ds1307
then CTRL-X then Y then enter to save
sudo nano /etc/rc.local
before exit 0 copy and paste
echo ds1307 0x68 &gt /sys/class/i2c-adapter/i2c-1/new_device
sudo hwclock -s
date
then CTRL-X then Y then enter to save
And now we have configured the PI to save and use the time of the RTC
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Thanks for watching
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Hardware used to build the QRP Rig
uBitx transceiver :
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Raspberry Pi:
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VK-172 USB GPS Receiver:
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DS3231 RTC Clock Memory Module:
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Sabrent USB External Stereo Sound Adapter:
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RTL-SDR USB Dongle:
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USB Extensions:
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1-Foot 3.5mm, 1/8" Stereo Male to Male Audio Cable:
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[@jps99]

Nicely explained, surprised you don't have a lot more views!

[@BrokenSignal]

Thank you!

[@munaza9809]

Can we use this method to show time on a website with RPi in kiosk mode?

[@Kris-hr6wg]

Great video! Just found your channel and was wondering if the RTC strictly just keep time or can it be used for other things as well? The project I’m working on calls for a RTC and I just don’t know much about them. Thanks!!

[@BrokenSignal]

RTC stands for Real Time Clock. It just keeps time.

[@Max-ci3mu]

Nice tutorial! I have a RTC-DS3231 for my Raspberry Pi 4. Can I follow the same procedure in your video?

[@BrokenSignal]

DS3231 and DS1307 are functionally the same, except that DS3231 has a built-in temperature compensated crystal. So you should be able to follow this for your RPI 4.

[@KG-dg4gt]

I get hwclock: Cannot access the hardware Clock via any known method

[@BrokenSignal]

Not sure which step you received this error on but try typing "sudo" in front of the command. It sounds like a permissions issue.