lost_and_confused:
Thanks very much for the reply.I only mentioned the display I have as a POSSIBlE alternative.
What I was thinking of doing with the GPS is get some wires and "extend" the existing pins and put them onto an RJ45 socket.
That would go onto the side of the box - eventually.
Then I get some CAT 5 cable and run that to another small box with the GPS unit in it.I may probably go with your 20x4 display to keep it simple.
The next project which needs a display may get to use the display I have.
I am still a bit stuck with getting the alarm clock code to compile just for the sake of learning how it all works.
Can't I just put all the files in one directory and compile from there?
Yes you can put all files in the same folder and change #include <phi_prompt.h> into #include "phi_prompt.h" etc.
Could you give me a screen shot of the directories where you stored your files?
BTW, the cat 5 wires are meant to be crimped to connectors. They are impossible to solder. You will need cat 5 sockets and cat 5 breakout boards inside your external box. At the moment the cat 5 sockets are not included in the phi-2 shield kits. I still have several in stock though. Here is the type of sockets:
https://secure.dipmicro.com/store/TYCO-5555164-1
If you want a few (at least 2 is needed), just order the kit from inmojo.com and order say $2 of custom parts to pay for 2 sockets.