:? what do you think are the needed materials to make this kind of digital clock? exactly like this one:
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how much would it cost? and how is it made? does this need a microcontroller?
someone said to me that this would cost around P8,000 -P10,000 or $200 because he will be using a microcontroller..
i honestly don't have any knowledge about electronics..
but i really need this for a feasibility study..
please, please help me.. i hope to graduate this school year..;-)
Hi,
There's no way that can be $200, shouldn't even be $50. Microcontroller may be used and it can be done without microcontroller as well, but I think it's better if microcontroller is used. You would need a suitable display (LCD for your purpose), some push-buttons, a suitable casing, accurate crystal, RTC chip (can be done without this as well) and microcontroller.
Hi jason,
Which microcontroller are you talking about? Microcontrollers generally cost less than $10, the small 8-bit ones usually less than $5. Add $20 more and you can get a quad-core PC processor.
Tahmid - you are correct about microprocessors, some here are less than $1 but I've never seen quad core PC processors for $30. Their prices in the UK are around $200 !
Hi,
I meant, add $20 more to $90. Sorry for the confusion. I was talking about AMD Athlon II X4 or that amazing AMD Phenom II X4 820 some of which can be found at around $105 at Newegg.