Opensprinkler irrigation system manual#
Opensprinkler irrigation system software#
Opensprinkler irrigation system professional#

These limitations are the main motivations for this open-source project. You may be planning to buy a conventional sprinkler timer, but chances are that these systems provide a limited set of fixed functionality, and have no web scheduling and monitoring capability.

It works with standard 24V AC sprinkler valves commonly found in household watering and irrigation systems.

OpenSprinkler is an open-source web-based sprinkler controller / irrigation timer built upon open-source hardware and software.

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Opensprinkler irrigation system manual#

Our new website is now alive! Updated User Manual and API documentation are now hosted on the new site.OpenSprinkler Firmware 2.1.0 is released.Choose either a fully assembled product, or a DIY kit (including PCB, components, and enclosure to make your own OpenSprinkler). OpenSprinkler is available for purchase at Rayshobby Shop. It will deliver water to a diverse set of crops and can be automated.OpenSprinkler Open-Source Internet-based Sprinkler / Irrigation Timer

Opensprinkler irrigation system professional#

The combination of the Open Source OpenSprinkler irrigation controller with the consumer and professional grade components will allow small and urban farmers to customize their irrigation based on their needs. Drip tape is extremely efficient at delivering water directly to the root system of a crop, without wasting water due to overspray, evaporation or runoff. Drip tape is a plastic hose with small slits or emitters every 8” to 12”. The third component of the system is professional-grade drip tape.

The valves can be located up to 1,500 feet away from the controller, making this an ideal solution for small farms. The OpenSprinkler controller sends signals to the irrigation valve to open or close at specific time intervals. These valves are typically used for lawn sprinkler systems, however, they can also be utilized for any irrigation method. The second component of the system is consumer-grade solenoid irrigation valves. The controller itself retails for $139, which is much more affordable than the commercial systems which can cost thousands. Another key benefit of the OpenSprinkler system is the price. This allows the system to be customized in any way imaginable.

Opensprinkler irrigation system software#

Unlike other commercial irrigation controllers, this one is Open Source, meaning the hardware and software are both able to be modified by the user. The core component of the system is the OpenSprinkler irrigation controller. This, combined with a mix of consumer and professional irrigation components creates an economical, efficient automated irrigation system. To solve the unique irrigation challenges of small and urban farms, and to conserve water regardless of the source, I have come up with a solution that utilizes open source hardware and software. This project aims to provide an economically viable and ecologically sound solution for small and urban farmers. Irrigation is the key to a successful crop, and getting water from its source to the plants is difficult and costly even for a small farm. Abandoned lots in city centers are becoming small farms, families in residential areas are raising chickens and growing their own food, and small farms are popping up in rural, suburban and urban areas. Southeast Michigan is currently experiencing an Urban Agriculture boom. This project aims to provide an easy method for conserving water within the proposed irrigation system. Excessive irrigation can cause erosion, runoff, high weed pressure, and crop damage. When sourcing water from a municipal supply, there is a significant cost. When sourcing water from a small body of water – a creek, river, pond or lake – there is a limited amount that can be used. Conserving water is good for the environment, your crops, and your bottom line. Water conservation is an important part of any farm, big or small. Each crop may have its own irrigation requirements – some requiring more frequent irrigation and some requiring less frequent irrigation – which presents a unique challenge that this project aims to solve. Rather than a single, large crop covering multiple acres, small and urban farms will grow several different crops in small areas. Small and urban farms often employ polyculture cropping systems. This project aims to solve multiple issues facing small and urban farmers with regards to crop irrigation.