Gikfun 4-Digit LED Electronic Alarm Clock DIY Kit EK1985-US Instruction Manual

1. Киришүү

This manual provides detailed instructions for assembling and operating the Gikfun EK1985-US 4-Digit LED Electronic Alarm Clock DIY Kit. This kit is designed as a soldering practice and learning project, allowing users to build a functional digital clock that displays time, date, and temperature, with alarm and brightness adjustment features.

Figure 1: The fully assembled Gikfun 4-Digit LED Electronic Alarm Clock.

2. Коопсуздук маалыматы

Please read and understand all safety precautions before beginning assembly. This kit involves soldering, which requires careful handling of hot tools and electronic components.

• Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, when soldering.
• Work in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling solder fumes.
• Ensure your soldering iron is on a heat-resistant stand and unplugged when not in use.
• Avoid touching the hot tip of the soldering iron.
• Keep a fire extinguisher or water nearby in case of accidental fire.
• Handle electronic components carefully to prevent damage from static electricity.
• Майда компоненттерди балдар жетпеген жерде сактаңыз.

3. Пакеттин мазмуну

Before starting assembly, verify that all components listed below are present in your kit. Refer to Figure 2 for a visual representation of the kit components and assembly steps.

Figure 2: ашыкview of the Gikfun EK1985-US DIY kit components and assembly steps.

3.1 Tools Needed (Not Included)

• Леяний
• Ширетүүчү зым
• Зым кескичтер
• Пинцет
• Multimeter (for checking component values)
• Чакан бурагыч

3.2 Компоненттердин тизмеси

4. Монтаждоо боюнча нускамалар

Follow these steps carefully to assemble your Gikfun 4-Digit LED Electronic Alarm Clock. Refer to Figure 2 for visual guidance during each step, and Figure 3 for detailed component identification.

1. Pre-check Components: Before soldering, check all part values and quantities against the component list. Use a multimeter to verify resistor values. Note that 10K resistors have no distinction between positive and negative poles.
2. Install Crystal Oscillator: Solder the crystal oscillator (32.768KHz) into its designated position on the circuit board.
3. Install Capacitors: Solder the two 22pF capacitors and the two 10uF capacitors. These components typically have no polarity unless marked otherwise (for electrolytic capacitors like 10uF, ensure correct polarity if present).
4. Install Battery Holder: Solder the battery shrapnel (CR1220 battery holder) onto the board. Ensure correct orientation if applicable.
5. Install Buzzer: Solder the buzzer onto the circuit board. Pay attention to the positive (+) and negative (-) markings on the board and the buzzer for correct orientation.
6. Install IC Sockets: Solder the two 16-pin IC sockets onto the board. Pay attention to the notch or dot on each socket, aligning it with the corresponding marking on the circuit board.
7. Install Transistor: Solder the S8550 transistor. Align the semi-circular shape of the transistor with the semi-circular graphic on the board.
8. Install Tactile Switches and DC Socket: Solder the two tactile switches (UP and SET) and the DC005 power socket onto the board.
9. Install Photoresistor and Thermistor: Solder the photoresistor and thermistor. Leave a 1cm gap between the components and the circuit board during installation to allow for proper function and adjustment.
10. Weld Digital Tube Pins: Solder the pins of the 4-digit LED display onto the circuit board. Ensure all pins are securely connected.
11. Install ICs: Carefully insert the DS1302 IC and the STC8G1K17 MCU into their respective sockets. Ensure the notch or dot on each IC aligns with the notch on its socket and the marking on the board.
12. Install Circuit Board into Casing: Place the assembled circuit board into the acrylic shell. Connect the photoresistor and thermistor to their designated positions within the casing.
13. Коопсуз Casing: Secure the acrylic casing with the provided screws. Tighten them gently to avoid cracking the acrylic.

Figure 3: Left: Detailed view of the circuit board with key components labeled. Right: External view of the clock with dimensions and labeled sensors/power input.

5. Электр схемасы

For advanced users or troubleshooting, the circuit diagram provides a detailed schematic of the Gikfun EK1985-US clock. This diagram illustrates the connections between the microcontroller (MCU), real-time clock (DS1302), LED display, sensors, and input buttons.

Figure 4: Complete circuit diagram for the Gikfun EK1985-US electronic clock.

6. Иштөө нускамалары

Once assembled, connect the clock to a 5V DC power supply using the provided USB cable. The clock will power on and display the current time. The clock features two setting switches: "UP" and "SET" (refer to Figure 3, right image, for location).

6.1 Көрсөтүү режимдери

The clock cycles through different display modes automatically:

• Убакытты көрсөтүү: Shows the current time (e.g., 12:30). Includes PM indicator for 12-hour format.
• Дата дисплей: Shows the current date (year, month, day, week).
• Температура дисплейи: Shows the ambient temperature in real-time.

6.2 Убакытты жана датаны орнотуу

1. басыңыз SET Убакытты орнотуу режимине өтүү үчүн баскычты бир жолу басыңыз. Сааттын сандары күйүп-өчүп турат.
2. колдонуу UP саатты жөндөө үчүн баскыч.
3. Басыңыз SET мүнөт жөндөөсүнө өтүү үчүн дагы. Колдонуу UP мүнөт тууралоо үчүн.
4. Басууну улантыңыз SET to cycle through setting year, month, day, and week, adjusting each with the UP баскычы.
5. After setting the week, press SET one more time to exit setting mode and save changes.

6.3 Ойготкуч саат функциясы

The clock includes an alarm function with four adjustable music options.

1. Ойготкучту коюу үчүн басып, кармап туруңуз SET баскычын болжол менен 3 секунд басыңыз. Ойготкуч сааттын сандары күйүп-өчүп турат.
2. колдонуу UP ойготкуч саатын жөндөө үчүн баскыч.
3. Басыңыз SET ойготкуч мүнөтүн жөндөө үчүн кайрадан колдонуңуз. UP мүнөт тууралоо үчүн.
4. Басыңыз SET again to select the alarm music (1-4). Use UP to cycle through music options.
5. Басыңыз SET one more time to exit alarm setting mode.
6. To turn the alarm on or off, a quick press of the UP button (outside of setting mode) will toggle the alarm status. An indicator on the display may show if the alarm is active.

6.4 Жарыктыкты жөндөө

The clock features both automatic and manual brightness adjustment.

• Автоматтык жөндөө: The built-in photoresistor (light sensor) automatically adjusts the display brightness based on ambient light conditions.
• Кол менен тууралоо: While in normal time display mode, a short press of the SET button (not held) will cycle through manual brightness levels.

6.5 Температураны калибрлөө

For the first use, or if temperature readings appear inaccurate, calibration may be necessary.

1. Enter temperature display mode (the clock cycles to it automatically).
2. Экөөнү тең басып, кармап туруңуз UP жана SET buttons simultaneously for approximately 3 seconds to enter temperature calibration mode. The temperature display will flash.
3. колдонуу UP button to adjust the temperature offset. Compare with a known accurate thermometer.
4. Басыңыз SET to save the calibration and exit the mode.

7. Техникалык шарттар

• Модел: EK1985-US
• Дисплей: 4 цифралуу LED
• Функциялары: Time (12/24-hour), Date (Year, Month, Day, Week), Temperature, Alarm Clock with 4 melodies, Power-off memory.
• Жарыктык: Automatic adjustment via photoresistor, manual adjustment.
• Электр камсыздоо: 5V DC (via USB cable)
• Камдык батарея: CR1220 (for time memory during power loss)
• Өлчөмдөрү (жыйылган): Approximately 11.5 cm (4.52 in) x 4 cm (1.57 in) x 3.2 cm (1.25 in)
• Өндүрүүчү: Гикфун

8. Кыйынчылыктарды

• Саат күйбөй жатат:
  • Ensure the 5V DC power supply is connected correctly and functioning.
  • Check all solder joints for cold joints or bridges.
  • Verify the DC socket is properly soldered.
• Incorrect time/date display:
  • Ensure the DS1302 IC is correctly inserted into its socket and oriented properly.
  • Verify the crystal oscillator is correctly soldered.
  • Check the CR1220 button battery for proper installation and charge. A missing or dead battery can affect timekeeping during power outages.
  • Follow the operating instructions to set the time and date accurately.
• Температураны өлчөө туура эмес:
  • Ensure the thermistor is correctly soldered and not damaged.
  • Perform temperature calibration as described in the operating instructions.
• Display is too dim or too bright:
  • Check the photoresistor for correct soldering and ensure it is not obstructed.
  • Adjust brightness manually using the SET button as described in the operating instructions.
• Баскычтар жооп бербейт:
  • Verify the tactile switches are correctly soldered and not shorted.
  • Ensure the MCU (STC8G1K17) is correctly inserted and oriented.
• Ойготкуч угулбайт:
  • Ensure the buzzer is correctly soldered with the correct polarity.
  • Verify the alarm is enabled (check display indicator) and set to the correct time.

9. Кепилдик жана колдоо

This Gikfun DIY kit is intended as a learning project. Due to the nature of DIY assembly and soldering, specific warranties may vary. For technical support, component inquiries, or further assistance, please contact Gikfun directly through their official channels or the retailer where the product was purchased.

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