How can i make a schedule for the Arduino motor operation

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I'd like to make a schedule for the Arduino motor operation.

For example, Now is at pm 2. And I want to make a code so that the motor can operate at 4:30 PM, what should I do?

I am sorry that I am not good at English.

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Do you want absolute time? If so, add an RTC to your project.

If you want a 'delay' afterstarting the Arduino, use delay() or a millis() based approach.

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There are two components

  1. a real time clock device so you can read the current time and switch on the motor when required
  2. motor control - what type of motor were you considering?
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I think there will be difficulties in delay or millies because we have to operate the DC motor according to the sunrise/sunset time. There was a lack of explanation for my project. I'm sorry.

Thank you very much for your reply :slight_smile:

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I'm going to use the DC motor!
To explain the exact project, I want to operate the motor at sunrise/sunset time.
Thank you very much for your reply :slight_smile:

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An RTC and a table in the code to know when sunset/sunrise is.

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maybe you just need a light sensor. turn the motor on when the light level exceeds and then later drops below some threshold

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Hi,
What is the motor controlling that needs to be moved at sunrise and sunset?

Could you use a simple light sensor to detect the changes in light at sunrise and sunset?
That way you have no dependence on a time piece and you will be synchronized with the SUN, 24/7.

Thanks.. Tom.... :smiley: :+1: :coffee: :australia:

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Is this project for chickens? Cluck, cluck!
Please tell us more.

Good luck.......

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