10 Pieces XT49S-204M CRYSTAL 4MHz

Description

What it is

The XT49S-204M is a 4MHz crystal commonly used in electronics projects, especially with Arduino. This component is used to synchronize clocks and generate precise time in circuits.

Features

• Type: XT49S-204M Crystal
• Frequency: 4MHz

What it is for

4MHz crystals are ideal for basic and beginner projects, such as creating a simple digital clock with a 16×2 LCD display. They are compatible with Arduino and other microcontrollers.

Tutorial: How to Use XT49S-204M 4MHz Crystals

4MHz crystals are useful for generating precise time in Arduino circuits. Ideal for beginners and basic projects.

What you need

• XT49S-204M 4MHz Crystals (10 pieces)
• Arduino Uno or Compatible
• Multimeter
• 0.1″ Leads

Steps

1. 1. Check the crystal specifications in the datasheet.
2. 2. Draw a circuit with the crystal and pull-up resistors.
3. 3. Connect the crystal pins to pins 9 and 10 of Arduino.
4. 4. Connect the pull-up resistors to GND.
5. 5. Load the example code in Arduino.
6. 6. Check the time with a multimeter.
7. 7. Test the time with an example program.
8. 8. Verify the accuracy of the time.

Example code

```
#include <Wire.h>
#include <RTClib.h>

RTC_DS1307 rtc;

void setup() {
  Serial.begin(9600);
  if (!rtc.begin()) {
    Serial.println("Could not find RTC");
    while (1);
  }
  if (rtc.lostPower()) {
    Serial.println("RTC lost power, let's set the time!n");
    // Following line sets the RTC to the date & time this sketch was compiled
    rtc.adjust(DateTime(F(__DATE__), F(__TIME__))); 
  }
}

void loop() {
  DateTime now = rtc.now();
  Serial.print("The current date is ");
  Serial.print(now.year(), DEC);
  Serial.print("/");
  Serial.print(now.month(), DEC);
  Serial.print("/");
  Serial.print(now.day(), DEC);
  Serial.print(" (");
  Serial.print(now.dayOfTheWeek(), DEC);
  Serial.print(") ");
  Serial.print("at ");
  Serial.print(now.hour(), DEC);
  Serial.print(":");
  Serial.print(now.minute(), DEC);
  Serial.print(":");
  Serial.print(now.second(), DEC);
  Serial.println(".");
  delay(1000);
}
```

Mini project

Create a simple digital clock with a 16×2 LCD display and the 4MHz crystal.

Common mistakes

• Connect the crystal to the wrong pins of Arduino.
• Omit the pull-up resistors.
• Do not check the time with a multimeter.
• Do not test the example code.

Recommended accessories

• 16×2 LCD Display
• 10kΩ resistors
• 4MHz crystal
• 0.1″ connectors

Frequently asked questions

Does the crystal work with Arduino Nano?
Yes, it works with Arduino Nano or compatible.