Check out more on the Accurate RTC Shield Project Page
While testing my Toaster Oven’s maximum temperature I learned a valuable lesson. Soldermask has a pretty limited lifetime when it is exposed to temperatures above 250C. Looks like I need to spend some time building a temperature profile and not just brute forcing.
Build description here: Open Vapors Reflow Oven Controller Project Page
How to use this simulator:
- Press the power button for the desired connections. For example, for USB-only, press the power button near the USB connector.
- Enter a voltage for the enabled supplies.
- Use “Reset” to start over.
The voltage at the other pins will be calculated.
Note: This simulator does not take into account current loading.
Examples
- Enter 12.0 volts for the Barrel Jack. Watch what happens to Vin, 5V and 3.3V.
- Enter 5.0 volts for the Barrel Jack. Watch what happens to Vin, 5V and 3.3V.

Barrel Jack:
3V3:
5V:
Vin:
NOTE: The voltage simulator should be considered Alpha quality. Please provide feedback, suggestions, or questions as comments.
Last Updated: 2017-SEP-07
Status: Completed
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Status: In Progress, Last Update: October 14, 2012
GiHub: https://github.com/jamesc4s/Accurate-RTC-Shield
Abstract
The DS3231 is a Precise Real-Time Clock from Maxim. It requires almost no external components and is temperature compensated. This chip solves some of the RTC issues associated with the DS1307. This Arduino shield will make it simple to add a RTC to any project, especially one where lost time is not acceptable.

