Led ring clock build and code

Had a few requests for the clock code - so decided to do a full build with instructions. vu meter build video with the same led ring coming shortly, just waiting for The Chinese snail mail.
Arduino ide software link :
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Led ring link : www.ebay.co.uk/...
Clock code, libraries etc for build :
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[@kostasvarsamis4155]

i am electronic,electrical and mechanical technician. and you, mate.... you;ve done a great job........the clock is beautifull. gratz!!

[@N7LT]

Very nice! My friend and I built one similar to this back around 1989 or 1990. Used Jumbo LED's on a 2 foot diameter black plexiglass using a 8088 processor to control the actions of the digital-analog clock. It had 3 modes of operation. Was so unique for it's time that when we displayed it in a shop window at a busy intersection, we had to take it down because it was so distracting to drivers! I still have it and it works for a while and then locks up. Think it's the processor or a bad solder joint somewhere. I should dig it out, plug it in and shoot a video of it! Still looked cool the last time I showed it to my kids.

[@joeennis2571]

very cool I wish I was younger and understood it better it is a little bit too complicated for me but you are a great teacher , keep enjoying what you are doing

[@cine-lights]

Hey Joe your never to old. it always seems hard - but follow everything step by step - you will be surprised how easy it is. we are all here to help too.

[@michael.simmons8335]

Excellent job thanks for sharing, there is a couple of wiring mistakes the rotary encoder 3/4 not 2/3 RCT is SCL-05 SDA -04

[@IISBV]

Wish I had seen your comment before banging my head for the last 4 hours thinking I'm doing something wrong...

[@jesusbolumburu9096]

After reading and viewing carefully all info I think I understand. Sorry for disturbing. I will come back if anyquest appears. Thanks.

[@Dancopymus]

Beautiful the Clock but, a pity that the LED Ring is very small. According to the website, the Ring measures 78.74mm in Outside Diameter (Radius). It would be good, at least about 300mm in total. Thank you for the shared project.

[@SouthSideChiTown]

Wow, thanks! Been looking for this build for a long time.

[@tiagocoelho569]

good evening! did your program work? which arduino used? could you send me a video on watts showing how you did it? 55+ 27 998010016

[@basv8456]

Finally a good video how to code this!

[@shaunewing8973]

cine-lights , im not understanding how to set rtc here , the tab in FILE /sketchbook..... does not exist. dont get how to set time without this . lights work, but no movment on any of the time hands

[@cine-lights]

Please Note : This setup can be run from 5v from the Arduino to test. But strongly suggest to use a 5 volt 4 amp or higher power supply. 5 volts from power supply to Arduino vin and 5volt on led strip. Ground from power supply to ground on Arduino and led strip. 2nd note : There are quite a few ground connections so a lot of grounds will have to share. 3rd note: Fixed a few issues with code, also added different RTClib library.

[@wiwitwidhianto2446]

can you recommend which power supply to be used? thanks

[@Richyboy64]

the 4amps can damage the Arduino? or am i wrong Thank you for your time anwering me

[@aigarsjegermanis6173]

@@Richyboy64 you can not damage nothing with amps. Can damage with volts...

[@ArifulHaqueBD]

hi cine-lights. thanks a lot for ur amazing videos. i've seen ur video which is about vu meter (stereo version) with 3.5 inch tft lcd. there u gave the hex code for maximum 70 led. but i want to make the same vu meter with 144 led stereo version. will u plz share the hex code for 144 led and make me grateful? again thanks a lot ...

[@antonioferreira8695]

wonderful

[@labaga9869]

to change the display mode so that it keeps changing which one do you have to edit, sir? Sorry, I'm new to Arduino.

[@warsessss]

Buenas. Quisiera agradecer el trabajo realizado y exponer una pregunta: Donde se puede en el código hacer que cuando tenemos el reloj este tenga menos brillo,osea bajar la luminosidad solo en el reloj. He intentado por mi cuenta pero no lo logro.gracias de antemano

[@jesusbolumburu9096]

Would possible to have the diagram of the connections?, I would like to bouild it as simple as possible, no alarms, ..... Using the DS3231 as RTC. Thanks in advance.

[@regretsmyl]

Works nice but i cant set time for ds3231. Asks for Timelib.h and also there is not set time menu in the lib like other ds has. Another weird thing i notice is the seconds blue led fade in out only two leds back and forth . Its not moving more.. please help

[@m1tsak0s7]

Hello man. I set up time by programming the first time.but if i want to change time , could i set it from clock without programming?

[@adijumaryadi2374]

Hi I made it after a week building process, when I saw clock menu schematic flow, it was show me how to set alarm clock, so where buzzer can be installed...?, thanks you for the shared project.

[@regretsmyl]

This seems will work for me. Its the most completed tutotrial i have found. Also for ds3234 rtc i just add the 3234 code in libraries? One more question please. Connection for KY-040 Rotary Encoder with arduino mega 2560?

[@hertz3531]

thanks bro..

[@alheeley]

Great project, thanks for sharing this. Quick code question - my rotary encoder is very sensitive, one small click left or right switches through options 1-2 times. Any way I can make it less sensitive? Sometimes I have to balance it between clicks to get the correct function.

[@uraldavis]

Hi, I'm having problems with the blue LED second hand not moving at all, any suggestions to fix this ?

[@cine-lights]

The clock timer needs to be set. so you need to use the example from the clock library to set the clock. then upload the clock code.

[@fernsgilbert]

happened for me too... I interchanged A4 & A5 connections from RTC to Board and it works

[@tomgray7049]

This is cool, Thank you for sharing. :)

[@paulranaweera525]

HI, everything works fine apart from the whole clock is lit up green and i cant find in the code where to change it, please help, im using ws2812b LED strip and GRB.

[@paulranaweera525]

got this sorted had to rest the Nano, had to upload and example script and check and did the same and then after rest the clock worked fine.

[@domdomgin]

Hi i uploaded the code it lights up all green.Also i do not see the hour led lit.please help.thanks.

[@jojothegreek]

Hi.Very cool.One question.Can we change the time from the rotary switch?Thank you.

[@anakrantau1782]

Can U make this one combine with 7 segment display at the center?

[@tiagocoelho569]

I want to build my project but I can not do, tried with arduino nano more appears error, with one too, wanted to show you the error to see if it could help me.

[@armendanielyan7193]

👍

[@shinaskhan123]

great 👌 Thank you very much 😊😙

[@norahalhajri6786]

For led light can I use the same code¿

[@nitronautcz]

Please help. I copied the library and code, but nothing happens. Should I use DS1307 set time according to the video even though I have a 3231 module?

[@cine-lights]

Hi, in most cases you should get a few leds light up even without the time being set. if the ds1307/ 3231 is new then you will need to upload the set time sketch first. yes i have used the 1307 version before. if you are still having issues, then upload the simple neopixel strand test to make sure the everything is wired correctly

[@nitronautcz]

@@cine-lights Thanks for the reply. I'll upload a timeline. The main problem was that the LED strip is defective. I connected another and neopixel strand test works. Now maybe I can do it :)

[@mrbulp]

hi cine-lights im using 120led of ws2812b strip.. how to change led numbers for clock to work properly? best regards

[@cine-lights]

Hi Mrbulp. The code was written especially for either a 60 led ring or strip. 60 leds, for 60 minutes, 60 seconds. i have not used / tested for anything higher. Most of the code would have to be re-written for the extra leds. any reason why you wish to use 120 leds ?

[@mrbulp]

Hi Cine-Lights, thank you for the response.. well.. since id bought the 144led per meter strip.. so i thought just to change the numbers led it will be fine.. unfortunately its not.. anyway thank you for your code & guidance.. now i need to buy the gain mic module like the adafruit clone to try v.u.meter with your tutorials & codes, its looks easy.. :)

[@huyhoangpham8520]

Hi Cine ! I got a problem with upload Time set. It gave me a copy error message and Timelib.h: No such file or directory. What is mean ? I use RTC3231 and push button exactly in your video. I review all the comment and try to do any way but nothing help. Please tell me what wrong. Thanks.

[@cine-lights]

Hi, you need to install the timelib library

[@huyhoangpham8520]

@@cine-lights Thanks. Now, I use DS3231RTC, but may i upload set time DS1307RTC. It is ok.

[@huyhoangpham8520]

One more thing, can you tell me what is the data pin go to led ring ?

[@huyhoangpham8520]

Sorry ! I find out the mistake. Can you show me how to set the correct time ? Please.

[@haukatron]

Hi cine-lights, is it possipble to use an RTC 1302 instead of the 1307?

[@cine-lights]

haukur örn Hi. I tend to use the 3231 due to its accuracy also it can use temps too. . Or the 1307 just for time. I haven't used the 1302 but you can try it.

[@haukatron]

thank you! :)

[@jesusbolumburu9096]

Sorry I forgot to say that I would use the Arduino Uno.

[@alfredoperezludena]

where can I find your schematic diagram?

[@luigidedom3570]

Is there no manual clock set function?

[@DexteroPL]

how to set clock timer in andruino? in which line?

[@vhince4005]

Hello, I'm entirely new on arduino, please bare with my noob questions. I'm using a DS3231 Module, do I need to do the "Settime" part? Also, in Arduino IDE 1.8.x there is no "file>Sketchbook>libraries" anymore. By you mean here, I need to upload the settime code from DS3231 library then upload the "Clock_with_rtc3231" again? that will overwrite the current code in the Arduino right?

[@jamesledcube5827]

Cool clock, thanks for sharing. Have got all the bits so will get on with this at the weekend. Can I ask what you used for minute markers and did you just stick them down free hand? Or use some kind of stencil? Thanks

[@cine-lights]

Hiya James.. i actually got them cut at a car graphics place. i gave them the picture included in the download and it took them 5 minutes to cut., along with 10 cine-light logos, cost very little. They recommend applying them dry. i did it with water and a little soap so i could position it. then used a hair dryer to dry them out.

[@jamesledcube5827]

Thanks for swift reply, will have a look into that approach then as looks like you have made it work really well. Cheers mate

[@letslearnintwominutes1575]

Supiri brooooo

[@fernsgilbert]

Beautiful Clock patterns. Thanks a lot. Is it possible to use ESP8266 with Wifi to set the time. So the RTC can be avoided?

[@cine-lights]

you could, but it would require a complete code rewrite.

[@haznisani7407]

Hello,do you have the schematics for this project?and it doest require any resistor right?It could be helpful if you can reply asap😁

[@cine-lights]

Hi... if you search my other videos for infinity clock. Its the same build with all the links you need.

[@wds4022]

parabens poderia ter deixado tambem o circuito de ligação

[@robertomasi237]

Ciao, ottimo progetto, complimenti. Ho provato a realizzarlo in modo semplice per la mia casa, ma l'orologio mi funziona al contrario. -Senso antiorario...help

[@prasantamandal79]

Thanks for your beautiful project. I have done it. But 2 problems one how to set time after completion the project and other is how to control brightness level of leds? Pls if possible shere the solution

[@cine-lights]

If you are running the ds3231 version, run the sample code "set", this will set the time to your computer., this is if your ds3231 has never been set. as for brightness., search within the code for brightness and change the code from 255 - to the value you require

[@yusuf120581LED]

awesome.....

[@ladnekjc]

Hi, thank for this video. Have followed the instructions and got something working sort off..... I can get it to the demo mode using the push button, but don't seem to be able to get the rotary function to work to select a particular display mode! Any ideas? Thanks Chris.

[@cine-lights]

Chris Kendal Hi Chris.. firstly are you sure you have a rotary encoder? not a variable resister?.. reason why I ask is that someone else had the same problem. if it is a rotary encoder which version do you have? as the pin layout maybe slightly different to the ones I have shown.

[@ladnekjc]

Cine-Lights Thanks for your prompt reply. I've used an encoder on a board and it looks visually identical the the one on your video, including the "Keyes" logo! I have noticed some resistors on the back of the board that won't be on a stand alone version. The clock works, and I quite like the demo mode..... planning to do a few more of your projects, so would like to understand what is happening! Thanks.

[@cine-lights]

Hi as long as it is a rotary encoder, and connected correctly. The ground is shared between the switch (push button) and rotary switch so pin 0/RX0 is for the operation of the push button. if thats not doing anything then you have a problem with ground. i would try a different ground on the arduino ? are you using a separate power supply ? if so then make sure a ground from the power supply is also going to arduino. if the Rotary working in any direction ?

[@ladnekjc]

Cine-Lights Rotary doesn't appear to work at all! No indicator lights on the ardunio nano when turning encoder, but indication when pressing encoder! Using one power supply, but splitting to feed ardunio and leds power and ground separately. leds also grounded to ardunio. Rechecked connections are as your video. This is my first ardunio project so all very interesting. Demo mode works! And I actually quite like the fact that the display changes every few seconds, makes it more visually appealing.

[@cine-lights]

Hi Chris, ok i have checked the code and found a little mistake in this line : " Encoder rotary1(3, 4); // Setting up the Rotary Encoder " Try connecting CLK and DT to digital pins 3 and 4 see if that helps.

[@michaelsenftleben817]

der code funktioniert bei mir leider nicht

[@freethinker1492]

This is a great clock.. But its to hard to read.. If someone who doesn't know which colour led is the hour and minute hand.. It needs 2 rows of leds the outer row showing only the minute and second.. The inner showing all 3 hands.. this way the hour hand is 1 led wide the minute and second being 2 leds wide..I have been trying to edit the code to do this but so far no luck..

[@omoivo6525]

How You glue them together before soldering? Which glue? Please

[@cine-lights]

Omo Ivo Hi.. i just used a small amount of super glue..enough to hold them together

[@omoivo6525]

Cine-Lights Thanx

[@javierpallalorden]

That is a very nice looking clock! Could you measure the current, I am wondering what the max. current draw is.

[@cine-lights]

Thanks. when i first checked the setup i was getting 3.1 amp draw. As the clock is only lighting a few leds it will run in test mode from the Arduino. Most of my projects i run using a 5 volt 4 amp supply without any issues.

[@ghostplays7406]

Wiring diagram please:)

[@cryptofan9663]

hi,why did mine says #warning FastLED (not really a warning,just telling you)...but it can verify.

[@cryptofan9663]

does it affects the outcome later on?

[@cine-lights]

@@cryptofan9663 Hi... no it's just telling you which version of fastled you are using.

[@letslearnintwominutes1575]

Awosam

[@shinaskhan123]

Hi today I compiled the code RTC 3231 it's showing error (RTC dose not a name) .other code for 1307 working fine . please help I'm using DS3231clock module .

[@cine-lights]

Hi Shinas ... please download Rtclib from here and install into your libraries folder and retry, github.com/adafruit/RTClib

[@shinaskhan123]

😊 thanks a lot

[@cine-lights]

i have updated the download to include the updated library. did it fix your problem ?

[@shinaskhan123]

ya now it's working 😊 I just tested today👍

[@cine-lights]

Thanks for testing it :)

[@cbanosabreu]

COULD PROVIDE CLOCK DIAGRAM

[@faiqarsh1]

Can ws2811 be used instead 2812

[@goodfood2464]

yes

[@cryptofan9663]

its still not moving but the blue,green and red lit up

[@musaabqamar2006]

funtastic, costly and difficult. . .

[@sammyvittvall4084]

Hello I want to contact you regarding this

[@cine-lights]

how can i help ?

[@sammyvittvall4084]

@@cine-lights how can I purchase the board and switches I need 2 set and I want it programmed.

[@tonyjubb9604]

I meant 'couldn't get the rotary encoder to work...'

[@cryptofan9663]

bro my clock hand is not moving at all help

[@cine-lights]

Hi, check connections to the clock board.

[@cryptofan9663]

@@cine-lights okay ill try

[@cryptofan9663]

@@cine-lights umm the code that u provided,is the time set?

[@AndriyAndr]

i need speech

[@MrVikingonas]

sxematick plase ...

[@ggabommw8306]

ほしいです。

[@cryptofan9663]

bro its still not moving:(

[@cine-lights]

Within the folder you will find a file which will give you the menu features one of which is time set. you can try that. or which ever library you are using will have a set time example. set your time and then re-upload the code. if you still do not have the movement then i would recheck your wiring. In all the cases i have built these clocks they have always worked, but have had the incorrect time.

[@cryptofan9663]

@@cine-lights ill try

[@cryptofan9663]

@@cine-lights yeap its not working,i gotta submit by next week :( can u help me set any random timing

[@cine-lights]

@@cryptofan9663 what you can not set the time or ?. Which clock are you using ?

[@cryptofan9663]

@@cine-lights rtc 1307