I got hold of a I2C Real Time Clock module and a two line LCD display. Managed to get them both connected and working.
I am now working on adapting the display to I2C using a ByVac BV4208.
I have written the code and tested on a breadboard using a Roboduino nano (same as an Arduino Nano) –now to build the veroboard version.
I destroyed the Schottky diode on my nano when a loose wire shorted out 5v to ground and the USB supply overloaded. It all still works but will not power from the USB anymore.
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Ok,so I now know what Arduino is,and have a (vague) idea of the sort of things you can do with it –so I COULD use this to check when you’re eating so I can time my calls! My understanding of this post and the next one is still at the level of ‘they seem to be words,maybe it’s some form of modern poetry?’though.