I just had a pretty simple question about the RTC Clock Modules, more specifically the DS3231 RTC. Once calibrated and running on my Arduino if I were to unplug it and plug it back in, will the time and everything reset and require another calibration, or will it work like a computer that, even when reset, retains the correct time and date. Thanks!
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It depends if your module has a battery backup or not. A bare chip, by itself, will loose everything. That's why many breakout boards will have a small lithium cell on them to retain everything when the power is removed.
answered Jul 18, 2016 at 15:00
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So it will be attatched to a breadboard and then attatched to the Arduino. If the main power supply to the Arduino, which is a external 5V battery source, you are saying it would be wise to also have another backup source just in case?tyler a– tyler a2016年07月18日 15:02:12 +00:00Commented Jul 18, 2016 at 15:02
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Like I said, it depends on your module. If you are building it from components, then yes you should provide a battery backup - like it shows you in the datasheet.Majenko– Majenko2016年07月18日 15:03:48 +00:00Commented Jul 18, 2016 at 15:03
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This is the module I will be usingtyler a– tyler a2016年07月18日 15:05:23 +00:00Commented Jul 18, 2016 at 15:05
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That is what you have? Do you know what that big round silver thing is in the picture?Majenko– Majenko2016年07月18日 15:06:54 +00:00Commented Jul 18, 2016 at 15:06