to Joystick Port 2 of a C64. A SmartWatch is a Clock Chip with a self contained lithium battery. When used with the accompanying software, it will automatically set GEOS' date and time clock on boot-up. The SmartWatch is avaliable at Radio Shack for $39.95.
@Set SmartWatch
program sets the SmartWatch's time to GEOS' time. This is done the first time you use the SmartWatch, and should not be required again. Just set GEOS' time the normal way and run this program.
@SmartWatch
program reads the time from the SmartWatch and stores it in GEOS' clock. It is an auto-exec type program. If it is on your boot disk it will run automatically when you boot up. The first time you see the Desktop, the date and time will be correctly set. The program will inform you if the SmartWatch is not responding. This feature can be used to checkout your new SmartWatch's connections and is useful when you forget to plug the SmartWatch in.
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Parts List:
Description
1 SmartWatch
1 DB9S, to plug into the Joystick port
1 28 pin DIP socket, to plug the SmartWatch into
3 100K ohm resistors, any wattage, for electrostatic protection
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