5. At this point remote enters programming mode and will cycle between different IR codes
know to it. As soon you hear clock start talking release Mute button immediately.
6. Press On/Off or Mute button again to see if remote found right code. If nothing happens
you skipped the right code and you
’ll need to start process again from step 3. Usually on
second try you will find right code almost immediately, but if you skipped too far you
’ll
have to hold button for several minutes until it cycles back thru all the IR codes. I know
this part can be frustrating but unfortunately it
’s the only way.
RMF12B transceiver
Another optional accessory is RFM12B chip which allows Xronos clock to receive (and possibly)
send data over 915Mhz (or 413Mhz) frequency from/to sensor/device that
’s also has RFM12B
chip. As of this writing we do not have any accessories for sale that will work with RFM12B chip,
but you are welcome to make your own. Out of the box Xronos clock supports remote
temperature and humidity data. If you want to build your own sensor use Arduino code provided
on our website (xronosclock.com).
If you are maker possibilities are endless. Here are few ideas:
-
You can connect your own RFM12B based transmitter to computer and with right code
you can send RSS feeds, emails, tweets, etc. to the Xronos clock (of course some
coding will be required).
-
Make several Xronos clocks talk to each other, or synchronize from external time source
(i.e. GPS reciever).
-
Build mailbox sensor and make your Xronos clock display alert when snail mail is
reiceved.
We hope to release outdoor battery powered sensor some time in 1
st
half of 2014.
Things to keep in mind. You must reset/unplug your clock if you turn RF Setting on or off.
When RF is enabled, RF indicator (in top right corner) will be showing status of received data. If
no data received after clock reset it will be RED. When receiving data it will turn green briefly
and when go off. If no data received for over 30 minutes it will become RED again.
Keep in mind that no radio data can be received when clock is playing audio (i.e. alarm sounds,
time is announced, etc.)
