Re[2]: [avr-chat] GPS based digital clock

[Kreyl]

  Hi!

You wrote:


> So of I connect the serial output of the GPS receiver to my PC & configure & 
> run
> Hyperterminal(yes, Windows) or any terminal emulator programme, I can see the 
> string
> transmitted by the device...right?

  Yes. More, same is right for bluetooth (and any other) GPS.


>> I think the best use of the GPS in your case wuld be to automatically
>> set and adjust a crystal driven clock.  Then you dis-connect the GPS.

> The GPS device does transmit the Universal Time (GMT??)

  It  transmits  UTS.  You  can  use  it  directly, with your timezone
offset. Google for NMEA - there is a lot of stuff there.

Best regards,
                        Kreyl