Hi
I am looking to create a battery powered time switch.
The goal is for it to be pre-programmed to switch a small circuit on / off based on different dates / times for a number of years in advance. Ideally it should be able to run for years on a battery - but I don't know if that is possible.
Unfortunately I have absolutely no previous experience with embedded electronics. My programming knowledge would be described as beginner (although not entirely no experience here).
My questions are:
- does something like this exist off the shelf (that can be easily programmed)?
- given my pretty limited experience in this area is it viable for me to create this myself?
- if so, where would I be able to find out how to do this?
- if not, where would I go to try and get it made for me (at a reasonable cost )
I really appreciate any answers
I am looking to create a battery powered time switch.
The goal is for it to be pre-programmed to switch a small circuit on / off based on different dates / times for a number of years in advance. Ideally it should be able to run for years on a battery - but I don't know if that is possible.
Unfortunately I have absolutely no previous experience with embedded electronics. My programming knowledge would be described as beginner (although not entirely no experience here).
My questions are:
- does something like this exist off the shelf (that can be easily programmed)?
- given my pretty limited experience in this area is it viable for me to create this myself?
- if so, where would I be able to find out how to do this?
- if not, where would I go to try and get it made for me (at a reasonable cost )
I really appreciate any answers