What is the advantage of having a real time clock on the Beagle? Is it worth it to buy the battery clip for it, solder it in, and put a battery in it? Will the Zippy board's real time clock provide the same functionality to the Beagle? Would a problem develop if I had a running Real Time Clock on both the Beagle and the Zippy -- could they clash?
Thanks
Robert L Cochran <cochranb@speakeasy.net> writes:
What is the advantage of having a real time clock on the Beagle?
It keeps the system time when not powered.
Is it worth it to buy the battery clip for it, solder it in, and put
a battery in it?
Depends on how much correct time is worth to you.
Will the Zippy board's real time clock provide the same
functionality to the Beagle?
Yes.
Would a problem develop if I had a running Real Time Clock on both
the Beagle and the Zippy -- could they clash?
It might create a rift in the space-time continuum.