Current time from Cayenne for Arduino?

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#1

Hi - Does anyone know of a command or routine I can add to my Ardiono sketch to get the current time from Cayenne?

My Arduono UNO board is connected to the internet/Cayenne through a USB serial connection. So, I am looking for a way to get the current time automatically from Cayenne to set an Ardiono clock.

Any suggestions welcome.

Jeff

#2

You can get the time from How to make Arduino sync time from internet - Networking, Protocols, and Devices - Arduino Forum
Though using USB serial connection is not the best way to go.

#3

Hi Shramik - Thanks for the suggestion! I have been able to run other sketches to get the time from the PC/Internet like that thread suggested. The challenge is that those only work when I am not also connected using Cayenne.

The challenge I have is when my Arduino to PC USB Serial connection is dedicated to connecting to Cayenne.

This is why I am hoping there is some way to get the current time through the Cayenne connection.

Again, thanks for the suggestion! There were some tips in there I had not seen before.

#4

you cannot get the time from cayenne onto your device.

#5

Ok, thanks Shramik! I’ll be ordering a WiFi module soon to connect that way and get the time direct from the internet.

#6

That’s the best way to do it. Also connecting to cayenne with wifi is preferable.
Which wifi module have you ordered?

#7

Thanks again Shramik. I am getting an ESP8266 development board as it has WiFi built in and looked like it’s cost to me was about the same as a stand alone WiFi shield.

#8

great choice.