Comparison against opensprinkler

[kiteloopdesign]

Hi, not really an issue but a (probably dummy but I couldn't find it anywhere) question:

how does this compare to open sprikler firmware that runs on Rpi?

https://github.com/OpenSprinkler/OpenSprinkler-Firmware

[srthimsen]

This doesn't require purchasing the OpenSprinkler Pi board, but a simple relay board can be used with this firmware.

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Hi, not really an issue but a (probably dummy but I couldn't find it anywhere) question:

how does this compare to open sprikler firmware that runs on Rpi?

https://github.com/OpenSprinkler/OpenSprinkler-Firmware

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[kiteloopdesign]

thanks any suggestion on a relay board? I mean, driving sprinklers is not the easiest thing out there...

[kiteloopdesign]

found something related to that on this issue, however it seems that all info was removed at some point?

https://github.com/rszimm/sprinklers_pi/pull/6

[nhorvath]

thanks any suggestion on a relay board? I mean, driving sprinklers is not the easiest thing out there...

anything that works with a pi will work. you just need to know if they trigger on low or high and set it appropriately in the settings of sprinklerpi.

[nhorvath]

found something related to that on this issue, however it seems that all info was removed at some point?

6

this is no longer necessary in the age of relay boards for under $10.

[srthimsen]

thanks any suggestion on a relay board? I mean, driving sprinklers is not the easiest thing out there...

Here's the exact board I ordered back in 2018, in case it helps you identify what you might need. I only have 4 zones, so that's all I needed.

[kiteloopdesign]

I see, so this project only takes care of software side, driving GPIOs to either 3.3V or 0V, (depending on the relay board being connected). Then I guess it's only solenoid valves, either 9-12-24VDC or 24VAC, that can be driven with sprinklers_pi. i.e. other valves (like latching) won't be supported, as the toggling on the GPIOs will be a different pattern than single on/off

Don't take this as a complain but rather as feedback: a hardware section would be a nice addition, as there is many valves out there (not only 24VAC anymore), and its confusing how to drive them (eg external AC supply needed, which is not an easy thing to get...)

Thanks