The solution is to connect one solenoid wire to two station ports (i.e. dedicating two ports for one zone). For example, assume on the OpenSprinkler device, station port 1 is master 1, port 2 is master 2, port 3 is ‘Zone1_primary’, and port 4 is ‘Zone1_secondary’. The solenoid wire of zone 1 is connected simultaneously to port 3 …The application allows you to automatically detect and control your OpenSprinkler irrigation system (s). OpenSprinkler is an open-source Internet web-based sprinkler timer / …service: opensprinkler.set_water_level data: entity_id: sensor.opensprinkler_water_level water_level: 50 Set Rain Delay Example This sets the rain delay of the controller to 6 hours, i.e. all stations will stop and programs will not run until the rain delay time is over.Announcing OpenSprinkler Firmware 2.2.0(1) December 30, 2022 Announcing OpenGarage Firmware 1.2.0 October 7, 2022 Learning Electronics — I/O expander options October 10, 2021Nov 11, 2017 · Thanks! November 30, 2017 at 10:39 pm #48410. Ray. Keymaster. Not yet. Have been working on integrating Jeff Lawrence’s improved OpenGarage firmware, which does integrate MQTT for OpenGarage, and the same feature can be integrated into OpenSprinkler. I’ve put it on todo list now. April 3, 2018 at 1:35 pm #49483. So in case you are looking for a 24V AC relay to work with OpenSprinkler in order to switch high-voltage devices, this is an inexpensive (. 2. Schrack RT314524: This is a very small 24V AC relay that you can buy from Mouser or Digikey. It has a contact rating of 16A @ 250VAC, which is also plenty for common applications. rummaging through the forums, it looks like opensprinkler is having issues with APIs disappearing from the weather sites they use. When setting up my system, I noticed that the weatherunderground API key will expire in six months. I run a local weather station that transmits its data to several weather sites, but is also locally accessible on ...Dec 30, 2015 · Currently the OpenSprinkler Pi circuit board doesn’t have screw holes that match those on the Zero. The consequence is that the Zero won’t have much physical support other than the 2×20 pin header, which is pretty tight and does provide reasonable support. I will have to modify the board design to incorporate the screw holes. OpenSprinkler Pi (OSPi) is an open-source sprinkler / irrigation extension board for Raspberry Pi (RPi). It is based on the design of OpenSprinkler, but its ‘brain’ is an RPi instead of an AVR microcontroller. The idea of OSPi first came when I noticed that many users were setting up RPi to work with OpenSprinkler.Jul 23, 2023 · OpenSprinkler is an open-source Internet web-based sprinkler timer / controller built upon the Arduino platform. Features of the app include: * Easy to understand device status. * Quick program …It adds support for OpenSprinkler hardware revision 3.3 that uses W5500 wired Ethernet module. The firmware supports both ENC28J60 and W5500 modules. It fixed a rain … · Keymaster. 1. yes, it should work with OpenSprinkler. The output of this soil clik sensor is a relay which is a dry contact type. 2. no, this soil sensor is not a dry contact type, it requires an additional microcontroller to ‘interpret’ the result of the soil moisture value. It cannot be used directly with OpenSprinkler.OpenSprinkler Bee. An open-source controller for battery-operated / latching sprinkler valves. The standalone version is powered by AA batteries and controlled remotely via RF. The shield version plugs directly into a standard Arduino . ESPToy. An open-source gadget for the ESP8266 WiFi module. Built-in ATmega644, USB, color LED, thermistor ...Apr 14, 2022 · Its simple, after speaking with DAB , the pump regulates pressure in the line as the solenoids are opened by open sprinkler controller than pushes water to the desired zone. Once the zone solenoid turns off the water pressure in the line signals the pump to turn off. There is a delay of 10 sec which is standard from the manufacture and can be ... PCA9555 and PCA9535 both have 16 I/O pins, and both use Totem-poll output, so they can both sink and source a large amount of current. They are used in the current OpenSprinkler 3.2 controller and zone expanders. The only difference between the two is that PCA9555 has built-in pull-up resistor while PCA9535 does not.ESPToy v2. $ 12.99 9.99. ESPToy is a WiFi development board for ESP8266. Version 2.0 has on-board Neopixel color LED, mini buzzer, button, light sensor, LiPo battery jack and charging chip. It has built-in CH340 USB-serial and auto-reset circuit. It’s pre-flashed with a demo software written in Arduino with ESP8266 core. clicking button B1. Also, the OpenSprinkler mobile app can automatically scan your local network to discover OpenSprinkler’s IP address. For example, your OpenSprinkler’s IP address might be 192.168.1.22. Next, either use the mobile app, or open a browser and type in the IP address (e.g. 192.168.1.22). This application interfaces with OpenSprinkler. The application has been tested and is compatible with all versions of the Unified firmware for both Arduino and Raspberry Pi. …rummaging through the forums, it looks like opensprinkler is having issues with APIs disappearing from the weather sites they use. When setting up my system, I noticed that the weatherunderground API key will expire in six months. I run a local weather station that transmits its data to several weather sites, but is also locally accessible on ...The OpenSprinkler web interface allows you to program water schedules and monitor station status through the web. Compared to traditional sprinkler timers, which limit you to a few buttons, dials, and a small screen, the web provides a much more intuitive user interface. You can access the controller using any device that has a built-in web ...May 16, 2020 · OpenSprinkler › Forums › Hardware Questions › Recommended flow meter This topic has 5 replies, 4 voices, and was last updated 3 years, 3 months ago by Ray . Viewing 6 posts - 1 through 6 (of 6 total) · The opensprinkler then always comes up with an IP adderess of 198.162.0.100, however this does not appear in the list of connected devices on my modem, and if i put that IP into my computer or phone, it will not connect. Any ideas if this is a modem issue or setting with the Netgear modem, or something else? Thanks.Honestly if LCD and buttons are important for you, you should probably consider the fully assembled OpenSprinkler 2.3. The unified firmware works for both hardware. July 31, 2016 at 6:57 pm #43599. 951calguy. Participant. has anyone had any updates on the i2c lcd screen and how to make it work with ospi?Both weather sources, Weather Underground and WeeWX provide acceptable weather data for the OpenSprinkler Weather Service. Hosting an own weather server isn’t always needed. At least for Netatmo Personal Weather Stations cloud services like Meteoware can be used to fill the missing link between Netatmo and Weather …Jul 23, 2023 · OpenSprinkler is an open-source Internet web-based sprinkler timer / controller built upon the Arduino platform. Features of the app include: * Easy to understand device status. * Quick program …You can turn off extender mode by typing in the IP address of your remote controller, go to Edit Options -> Advanced, and check of Extender mode. You can also do this on the controller physically by using buttons. April 7, 2021 at 2:56 am #69684. imboeschi. Participant.Announcing OpenSprinkler Firmware 2.2.0(1) December 30, 2022 Announcing OpenGarage Firmware 1.2.0 October 7, 2022 Learning Electronics — I/O expander options October 10, 2021Sale! ESPToy v2. $ 12.99 9.99. ESPToy is a WiFi development board for ESP8266. Version 2.0 has on-board Neopixel color LED, mini buzzer, button, light sensor, LiPo battery jack and charging chip. It has built-in CH340 USB-serial and auto-reset circuit. It’s pre-flashed with a demo software written in Arduino with ESP8266 core.If you have already installed opensprinkler firmware onto the Pi then you can select a station (click the associated cog). In the settings popup, click the Advanced tab and select “GPIO” as the station type. You can now select the gpio pin that you want to toggle when this station needs to water. Make sure you then wire up that gpio pin to ...Hi, I'm fairly new to OpenSprinkler, but I do like it very much. I've installed it on a Raspi and connected and set up a relay board to play a little with some valves (24V AC). Right now I'm testing the weather integration and the Zimmermann method. I think I understood the calculations in theJun 6, 2019 · In the settings popup, click the Advanced tab and select “GPIO” as the station type. You can now select the gpio pin that you want to toggle when this station needs to water. Make sure you then wire up that gpio pin to the corresponding relay. You may need to swap the Active High/Low setting in the Advanced options depending on your ...Sep 30, 2014 · Announcing OpenSprinkler Firmware 2.1.0 (Major Upgrade) →. We’ve just released a new OpenSprinkler Firmware Update program, with a video tutorial to walk you through the steps of how to upgrade your firmware. Hopefully this will make it easy for users to transition to the upcoming Firmware 2.1.0, which has a number of significant new ...Two months ago, I wrote a blog post about the preview of OpenSprinkler Bee, which is an open-source arduino-based controller for battery-operated sprinkler valves.While that’s still in the development stage, today I am glad to announce that an Arduino shield version of OpenSprinkler Bee is completed and immediately available …May 18, 2019 · I’m fairly new to OpenSprinkler, but I do like it very much. I’ve installed it on a Raspi and connected and set up a relay board to play a little with some valves (24V AC). Right now I’m testing the weather integration and the Zimmermann method. I think I understood the calculations in the method but I’ve a hard time finding out why it ...service: opensprinkler.set_water_level data: entity_id: sensor.opensprinkler_water_level water_level: 50 Set Rain Delay Example This sets the rain delay of the controller to 6 hours, i.e. all stations will stop and programs will not run until the rain delay time is over.May 20, 2020 · I have created two prototype board variants from Opensprinkler in Kicad. The first one based on the TTGO V2.1 1.6 (ESP32 Lora Board) and the second a dual board that can accommodate an esp32-wroom or an ESP-12E (ESP8266) plus a lora E22-900M3DS-SX1262 module. · There are many tutorial on how to do this. 2) Once you have a working raspbian and you are logged in, you need to install git by running. apt-get install git. 3) Change directory to /usr/local. cd /usr/local. 4) Clone the unified firmware repository. This will create a directory into /usr/local called OpenSprinkler.Troubleshooting and Technical help. OpenSprinkler 3.x Firmware Update Guide. View all 7. Weather and Integrations 6. Using Weather Adjustments. The Interactions between Rain Delay, Rain Sensor, and Weather Algorithm. Creating an IFTTT Applet to receive OpenSprinkler notifications. Using OpenSprinkler with Amazon Echo or Google Home …Feb 22, 2020 · Open Sprinkler is a free, open source, self hosted, browser based controller for your sprinkler system, and it can run through a Raspberry Pi. It has a simp... OpenSprinkler Remote Access using OpenThings Cloud (OTC) Token. Troubleshooting and Technical help. OpenSprinkler 3.x Firmware Update Guide. View all 7. Weather and Integrations 6. Using Weather Adjustments. The Interactions between Rain Delay, Rain Sensor, and Weather Algorithm. Creating an IFTTT Applet to receive OpenSprinkler …Station 5. I want to be able to run both pumps at the same time, but stations sequential. For example. Both pumps stars at 6 am, and running time 1 hour per station. So at 6 am, pump1 starts and open station 1, pump2, at same time opens station 4. At 7, both pumps runing,station 1 closes, and 2 open. Similarly , station 4 turns off and 5 turns on.Sale! ESPToy v2. $ 12.99 9.99. ESPToy is a WiFi development board for ESP8266. Version 2.0 has on-board Neopixel color LED, mini buzzer, button, light sensor, LiPo battery jack and charging chip. It has built-in CH340 USB-serial and auto-reset circuit. It’s pre-flashed with a demo software written in Arduino with ESP8266 core.Mar 16, 2016 · Thanks in advance. Cheers. Tom. March 20, 2016 at 10:18 pm #41807. Ray. Keymaster. Yes, you will need a pump start relay (because a station on OpenSprinkler DC can only drive a load up to 1 amp max, if your pump requires 5 amp, you will need a relay). March 20, 2016 at 11:09 pm #41818. tom.farmer0.Dec 30, 2015 · First, to reduce cost the Zero does not have the 2×20 pin headers pre-soldered, and it doesn’t have a standard size USB connector. This means in order to use it with OpenSprinkler Pi, you need to hand solder the pin headers; and in order to connect it to a USB WiFi dongle, you need a microUSB to USB adapter, which is commonly known as … The OpenSprinkler web interface allows you to program water schedules and monitor station status through the web. Compared to traditional sprinkler timers, which limit you to a few buttons, dials, and a small screen, the web provides a much more intuitive user interface. You can access the controller using any device that has a built-in web ... You can turn off extender mode by typing in the IP address of your remote controller, go to Edit Options -> Advanced, and check of Extender mode. You can also do this on the controller physically by using buttons. April 7, 2021 at 2:56 am #69684. imboeschi. Participant.Announcing OpenSprinkler Firmware 2.2.0(1) December 30, 2022 Announcing OpenGarage Firmware 1.2.0 October 7, 2022 Learning Electronics — I/O expander options October 10, 2021There are a bunch of kinds…. -two wire reverse polarity to open or close. -three wire, common and + to one ot open, + to the other to close. -two wire spring return – + to open, 0 to close. (more expensive but failsafe) 24vac dpdt relay driven by open sprinkler output, with a dc supply to drive the valves could be wired to any of these types.According to information from Victoria Gardner, Weather Underground the gateway for obtaining keys on the new API for PWS non-commercial users is planned to open on February 15, 2019. All current WU API keys that are linked to a PWS will stay open through Friday, March 1, 2019. Links to documentation and details about data can be …May 18, 2019 · I’m fairly new to OpenSprinkler, but I do like it very much. I’ve installed it on a Raspi and connected and set up a relay board to play a little with some valves (24V AC). Right now I’m testing the weather integration and the Zimmermann method. I think I understood the calculations in the method but I’ve a hard time finding out why it ...May 17, 2019 · Step 2: Attach OpenSprinkler to the wall, and re-inser t the wires: Refer to the Hardware Interface diagram and Zone Wire Connection diagrams on the previous pages. All terminal blocks on OpenSprinkler can be unplugged for easy wiring. To unplug, firmly grab both ends of the terminal block, wiggle, and pull it out.Jun 12, 2020 · The weather algorithm is just an algorithm, it’s not human intelligence, it can’t read your mind. That’s why you are given parameters which you can tweak to fit your own specific need. You can’t expect it to work perfectly with the default settings. I think your expectation is too high.Nov 29, 2013 · OpenSprinkler Pi. Watch on. If you hate watering the garden but enjoy messing around with computers, OpenSprinkler Pi is a no-brainer. It’s the cheapest and most configurable system of its type I’ve come across, it’s open source (and this means that Ray’s not the only person working on it – tools from the community like Rich Zimmerman ... This video demonstrates the main features of OpenSprinkler Firmware 2.2.0. The content follows firmware 2.2.0 user manual, available at https://support.opens...Dec 13, 2017 · With OpenGarage, you can monitor the door status, close or open it from anywhere, check history, get notifications, and even delegate it to auto-close the door with the automation feature. OpenGarage is an open-source, universal garage door opener. It has built-in WiFi and cloud support. The hardware is based on the ESP8266 WiFi chip. Basic features of the OpenSprinkler include: - AVR Atmega328 MCU running at 8MHz, compatible with the open-source Arduino software. - Microchip ENC28J60 Ethernet controller enables web-based scheduling, through either wired Ethernet connection, or WiFi connection if used with a WiFi repeater. - Allows up to 8 water stations/zones, individually ...Announcing OpenSprinkler Firmware 2.2.0(1) December 30, 2022 Announcing OpenGarage Firmware 1.2.0 October 7, 2022 Learning Electronics — I/O expander options October 10, 2021Check the program’s interval time — it should not be zero. If you just want the program to run once during a day, you can use a large interval (such as 23 hours). As long as the end time minus the start time is less than the interval time, the program will run only once (at the start time). From firmware 2.1.2, the settings for each program ...May 18, 2019 · I’m fairly new to OpenSprinkler, but I do like it very much. I’ve installed it on a Raspi and connected and set up a relay board to play a little with some valves (24V AC). Right now I’m testing the weather integration and the Zimmermann method. I think I understood the calculations in the method but I’ve a hard time finding out why it ... OpenSprinkler is an open-source Internet web-based sprinkler timer / controller built upon the Arduino platform. Features of the app include: * Easy to understand device status. * Quick program modification. * Launch ad-hoc or defined programs instantly. * Manual mode for convenient testing. * Multi-device support. Once we have the code, we can use OpenSprinkler to simulate the code, thus be able to control remote devices. Heads-up: the following steps require a small amount of soldering. The estimate time for modification is 15 to 20 minutes. Step 1: Decode Remote Power Sockets. Take out the RFToy, plug in a 433MHz receiver (making sure the VCC and …The first thing to check is at the homepage, swipe left to right (or click the upper-left corner icon) to open the left-side menu, then ‘System Diagnostics’. Look at two time stamps: the Last Weather Call and Last Successful Weather Call. If the Last Successful Weather Call time stamp lags behind the first one, or is simply not available ... OpenSprinkler Pi (OSPi) is an open-source sprinkler / irrigation extension board for Raspberry Pi (RPi). It is based on the design of OpenSprinkler, but its ‘brain’ is an RPi instead of an AVR microcontroller. The idea of OSPi first came when I noticed that many users were setting up RPi to work with OpenSprinkler. OpenSprinkler › Forums › OpenSprinkler Unified Firmware › OpenSprinkler 3.0 firmware update This topic has 1 reply, 2 voices, and was last updated 6 years, 7 months ago by Ray . Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total)The OpenSprinkler firmware (written in Arduino) provides a rich set of features, including web-based user interface, interval programming, graphical preview, …Because very few users take advantage of the relay, and it’s kind of expensive, we’ve made the decision to remove the relay from all OpenSprinkler hardware (including OS, OSPi, and OSBo). Also, due to a recent supply chain problem of ATmega644, it turns out that buying ATmega644 ends up costing more than ATmega1284, that’s why …Posts. As I understand things, WeatherUnderground has been bought out by IBM and is now a fee-based-only service. Since that happened, I know of several weather-data providers who have taken their data off WeatherUnderground and no longer provide data to that service. In order to keep OpenSprinkler completely open-source, perhaps a …Getting started. Note: All of these screenshots are from examples within the library. In Node-RED, click the menu on the top-right, then Import -> Examples -> node-red-contrib-sprinkler. Create a sequence of zone timer nodes. Here, each timer duration is set to 3s . To create the sequence, you'll need to define a program configuration.Sep 22, 2019 · Hi there, got your your OpenSprinkler 2 days ago and trying to get all setup done since then. Wifi setup working perfectly. Remote access is the one I struggle with. Went through your topics about port forwarding etc. On my Netgear router, I changed the following Static Leases MAC Address Hostname IP Address Client LeaseOpen Sprinkler is a free, open source, self hosted, browser based controller for your sprinkler system, and it can run through a Raspberry Pi. It has a simp...Jul 23, 2023 · OpenSprinkler is an open-source Internet web-based sprinkler timer / controller built upon the Arduino platform. Features of the app include: * Easy to understand device status. * Quick program modification. * Launch ad-hoc or defined programs instantly. * Manual mode for convenient testing. OpenSprinkler Pi (OSPi) is an open-source sprinkler / irrigation extension board for Raspberry Pi (RPi). It is based on the design of OpenSprinkler, but its ‘brain’ is an RPi instead of an AVR microcontroller. The idea of OSPi first came when I noticed that many users were setting up RPi to work with OpenSprinkler. clicking button B1. Also, the OpenSprinkler mobile app can automatically scan your local network to discover OpenSprinkler’s IP address. For example, your OpenSprinkler’s IP address might be 192.168.1.22. Next, either use the mobile app, or open a browser and type in the IP address (e.g. 192.168.1.22). Check the program’s interval time — it should not be zero. If you just want the program to run once during a day, you can use a large interval (such as 23 hours). As long as the end time minus the start time is less than the interval time, the program will run only once (at the start time). From firmware 2.1.2, the settings for each program ...OpenSprinkler Remote Access using OpenThings Cloud (OTC) Token. Troubleshooting and Technical help. OpenSprinkler 3.x Firmware Update Guide. View all 7. Weather and Integrations 6. Using Weather Adjustments. The Interactions between Rain Delay, Rain Sensor, and Weather Algorithm. Creating an IFTTT Applet to receive OpenSprinkler …You can turn off extender mode by typing in the IP address of your remote controller, go to Edit Options -> Advanced, and check of Extender mode. You can also do this on the controller physically by using buttons. April 7, 2021 at 2:56 am #69684. imboeschi. Participant.
Jun 12, 2020 · The weather algorithm is just an algorithm, it’s not human intelligence, it can’t read your mind. That’s why you are given parameters which you can tweak to fit your own specific need. You can’t expect it to work perfectly with the default settings. I think your expectation is too high.. Sports collectors digest
OpenSprinkler › Forums › OpenSprinkler Mobile and Web App › Changing the user interface This topic has 17 replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 7 years, 8 months ago by 951calguy . Viewing 18 posts - 1 through 18 (of 18 total)You can certainly clone the UI, change it, and run it locally (just double click index.html to launch the UI). Another work-around is to use HTTP API to send command to the controller manually to set GPIO zones. This allows you to bypass UI so you only need to modify the pin list on the firmware side. Author.Jul 23, 2023 · OpenSprinkler is an open-source Internet web-based sprinkler timer / controller built upon the Arduino platform. Features of the app include: * Easy to understand device status. * Quick program …What I would like to do is build a wireless controller that can turn a latch valve, like an Orbit 58874N, on and off. Since my gardens are spread out and don’t have power nearby I’d like to use LoRa or some other low powered communication protocol and power everything from solar. My thought was I would run OpenSprinkler on a master …I think it would be extremely powerful to get alert via email for example when the flow sensor reads flow when no valves are on. In addition, I think it would be nice to get alerts when there is a 0 flow reading when the valves are on meaning the source water is not flowing (i.e. was mistakenly turned off). November 9, 2015 at 12:33 am #40714.To do so: Power off the controller, then power it back on. As soon as you see the word 'OpenSprinkler', press and hold the third pushbutton B3 and continue holding it until the LCD displays 'Setup Options'. Click B3 as many times as you need until you are at the 'Ignore Password' option. Click B1 or B2 to select 'Yes'.Regarding concurrent vs sequential running modes, currently the only option is to globally switch between the two (i.e. either all stations run sequentially, or all stations are allowed to run concurrently). There is currently no support for subsets of sequential groups. July 5, 2013 at 7:43 pm #24613. djMax.OpenSprinkler supports all common 24V AC solenoid valves, eg from Hunter, Rainbird or Gardena. Therefore you can easily upgrade your existing irrigation system …Rain gauge is currently not supported: at least not supported if you want to use it to stop watering when a certain amount of rain is received. Technically rain gauge works like a flow sensor — the reed switch internally turns on and off repeatedly to indicate the rate at which rain is accumulated. You can use rain gauge in the sense that you ...I have an old Orbit 12 zone B-Hyve sprinkler controller, but its WiFi module broke. All I had to do was to create a cable to connect the Pi Zero to the header on the power board of the Orbit. This way, the whole Orbit control module is substituted by the OpenSprinkler Pi. Please, see the wiring diagram attached as an Excel spreadsheet. Address OpenThings 5 Valley Lane Amherst, MA 01002 Email General Inquiry: [email protected] Orders: [email protected] Sales and Distribution: [email protected] Technical Support: support.opensprinkler.com NOTE: if you are seeking support for an existing product purchase from us, please submit a support ticket at support.opensprinkler.com and provide necessary information such ... This boosting time turns out to be around 80 to 100ms. Second, OSBee by default uses 100ms pulse in both directions (i.e. both opening and closing the valve). This is very easy to change to 250ms and 62ms respectively to match the Gardena controller. The last issue deserves more thinking, that is, opening the valve requires 9V, but closing the ... Step 2: Attach OpenSprinkler to the wall, and re-inser t the wires: Refer to the Hardware Interface diagram and Zone Wire Connection diagrams on the previous pages. All terminal blocks on OpenSprinkler can be unplugged for easy wiring. To unplug, firmly grab both ends of the terminal block, wiggle, and pull it out. 1) the clock on the controller’s display is frozen at a time earlier in the day. 2) none of the 3 buttons on the controller do anything. 3) the Ethernet module’s internal red LED is still on, and the 2 LEDs on the RJ45 jack seem to reflect normal network activity. 4) the controller still responds to pings. 5) if the controller was in the ...Hi, I'm fairly new to OpenSprinkler, but I do like it very much. I've installed it on a Raspi and connected and set up a relay board to play a little with some valves (24V AC). Right now I'm testing the weather integration and the Zimmermann method. I think I understood the calculations in the.