I use an ESP32 to generate a 1Hz square wave on pin 16
// ESP32 generate 1Hz square wave on pin 16
void setup() {
pinMode(16, OUTPUT);
}
void loop() {
digitalWrite(16, HIGH);
delay(500);
digitalWrite(16, LOW);
delay(500);
}
which is connected via a 0.01uF capacitor to pin 4 on the ESP32 being put into deep sleep