Use the code with the "standard version" from DIY machines

[schuesslerf]

Hi,

couple of years ago, I created the clock and had it in storage for a while now and want to let it come back to life now. What I built that time, was a 24 hour version of the clock, with what I think was your code back then (like 3-4 years ago) - that was code, natively working with the regular setup though. What I mean with that is, that I have it wired like in here: DIYMachines - just with 5 extra stripes on the left to be able to also display the number 2 for the 24-hour layout. I do however not have any stripes in between the 7-segment-parts. I also do have 9 LED's per Segment, while I think you have 12 per segment now?

Can I still "upgrade" my version and replace the Arduino and the RTC with the ESP32 and use your code to be able to be more flexible with animations + added benefits like changing between summer time and winter time in Germany? Or would I need to have it wired like in your docs?

Thanks!

[florianL21]

I am not 100% sure anymore if it would just work out of the box with your wiring.
But in any case you should be able to use the code still but you may need to tweak some of the configurations for the clock display.
I would recommend starting off with the DIY-Machines configuration and then modify whatever is needed.
Some documentation on the configuration can be found here: https://giant-led-clock.readthedocs.io/en/master/sites/GeneralConfiguration.html#display-configuration

These are the 2 configuration files which you would need to make modifications in. The comments in the code should give a good explanation of what has to be done:

• https://github.com/florianL21/LED-ClockShelf/blob/master/lib/LED_clock/Config/Setup/diy-machines/Configuration.h
  • Probably relevant lines in this file off top my head:
    • 245
    • 274
    • 280-280
• https://github.com/florianL21/LED-ClockShelf/blob/master/lib/LED_clock/Config/Setup/diy-machines/DisplayConfiguration.cpp