Hi guys
I need to design a timer circuit that turn off the light/load at 11 pm and turn it on on 5am, I am thinking using a RCT and a MCU, as this is what I am comfortable with, but is there a better way that I don't know?
the purpose of this little circuit is to lower energy consumption of the battery.
Thanks guys
edit:
If I have to use a RTC with a MCU, how do you usually set the time, do you set the time when assemble the circuit, or design an easy to use interface with it and let the user set the time.
I need to design a timer circuit that turn off the light/load at 11 pm and turn it on on 5am, I am thinking using a RCT and a MCU, as this is what I am comfortable with, but is there a better way that I don't know?
- It will need to adjust the time according to day light saving, but this is not an must have function.
- under 1mA power consumption as this is powered by battery.
the purpose of this little circuit is to lower energy consumption of the battery.
Thanks guys
edit:
If I have to use a RTC with a MCU, how do you usually set the time, do you set the time when assemble the circuit, or design an easy to use interface with it and let the user set the time.