> You mentioned RTC. How about a simple DS3231 RTC. 
> 
> Nope, the old standby, the DS1307.
> 
> Two reasons against the DS3231. (1) Only comes in surface mount, which many 
> hobbyist won't deal with, even at a fairly large 0.05" pitch. (2) Even in 100 
> Qty, they cost $5 each. Close to $10, in ones and two-zees ! The DS1307 comes 
> in a 8-pin dip, and only goes in the 2 buck range. You can lift the 1Hz pin 
> out of the DS1307, and insert 1Hz, from a GPS module, if you need the 
> precision.

They have 'em already mounted on daughter boards for $1.64 (plus a buck 
shipping) on eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400503978923

I'm not sure how they manage that, but it would be easy enough to solder those 
to a board (or solder on a female header and just plug it in).

- John

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