[SOLVED] Error while trying to compile the D3232 RTC library

Hardware Arduino Due
1

Hi Everyone,

I am using the Freetronics RTC (DS3232N) module and trying to compile the D3232 RTC lib (GitHub - Tecsmith/DS3232RTC: Arduino library for DS3232 RTC) on DUE with no success. I have tested including the library in a blank sketch with the same results. Everything else compiles OK.

#include <Wire.h>  
#include <Time.h>  
#include <avr/pgmspace.h>
#include <string.h>
#include <DS3232RTC.h>

void setup() {
  // put your setup code here, to run once:

}

void loop() {
  // put your main code here, to run repeatedly:

}

When I try to compile the sketch with the D3232 library included I receive an error.
Everything else compiles OK.

Error Message:

In file included from Testing.ino:7:
C:\Program Files\Arduino\libraries\DS3232RTC/DS3232RTC.h:116: error: expected ')' before '*' token
C:\Program Files\Arduino\libraries\DS3232RTC/DS3232RTC.h:116: error: expected ')' before '*' token

It appears to be around the "extern" function but I suspect it is something else but I just cannot see what it is. I have previous experiences with C/C++ compiler error messages but am a little rusty.

I have uploaded the library for reference.

Any suggestions or hints would be kindly welcomed.

Dougal.
(Arduino Newbie but enjoying the challenge)

DS3232RTC.h (4.96 KB)

DS3232RTC.cpp (17 KB)

2

That library was written by a third party before the Due. Just use normal I2C commands, there's a guide on how to do it:
http://www.freetronics.com/pages/rtc-real-time-clock-module-quickstart-guide and scroll down to
Controlling The RTC Module Via Direct I2C Commands

3

Thanks for that. I didn't read done far enough. :blush:
All is working just fine now.

Regards,
Dougal.