Opensprinkler pi setup how to#
Opensprinkler pi setup full#

when i have time ill figure out how to fix. My only complaint so far with the actual controller is that i havent been able to set the network to a static ip - even when set it still goes back to dhcp and picks up a completely different ip each time its cycled. i feel pretty good that it was an example of murphys law, and my own bad luck that i happened to be trying out the same zone that had a bad valve, but i removed all other variables, hooked directly up to main hose input, removing right angles, pvc joints, filter screens and valves to isolate the problem to a single valve.

Opensprinkler pi setup full#

Since this year has new lines, and repositioned trees etc- i wont be able to actually do a full blown test of the unit until after this weekend (ive been watering by hand for couple weeks based on weather and not wanting to pull everything out of the greenhouse anymore than i had to). once i did the flow through line went back to normal - im chalking it up to a bad valve, one replaced with another the pressure went back up and all emitters on the line were spraying as normal

i isolated the problem to a bad valve (amazon -12v nonlatching valve) -because of how i built the manifold - its fairly easyt to disconnect a line, unplug the wiring (use quick connects with shrink wrap etc) and unscrew the valve and replace. I did manage to start testing on an existing line already setup in the farther set of benches and it did not go well. once determine semi-perm locations ill finish piercing the mainline tubing with 1/8 line/emitters i have used for past several years (from dripworks, they work great - i used the orange med flow spitters) Goal is tomove everything out sat morning. No weather and timing has held me up - long and short - new lines, new benches have changed where things are going, and since the weather has had a threat of frost, all deciduous are still in greenhouse. (the web based schedule the guy wrote is real convenient and the unit itself sits on one of the ups in my server rack in the garage, but since its on the network i can program it from anywhere i have connection. im also looking forward not having to walk around a program/reprogram 16 stations everytime a battery dies, or the time changes, or i need to change the schedule. hopefully i will be able to maintain sufficient pressure with my emitters and there will be no issues with these new types of valves im using. In the next few weeks ill actually be using this setup and will report back with results. i hooked the unit up one channel at a time and tested opening an closing each valve in the driveway and its really nice being able to control from a web browser or my cell. it was a lot of work burying new lines etc, and i kept the old setup in place as backup until ive tested this for a seasonĪll the coding is done, when you purchase all you have to do is connect and set your schedules etc. So i bought one and created this using pvc fittings from lowes as a custom manifold for each station. i dont know forum rules off the top of my head but a google search should bring him up for thos einterested. Im a programmer and was going to find a solution using a rasp pi, bury power and a new water line out to the back etc - but then i came across a seller on the net. batteries were good etc, but would randomly lose their mind, lose their time and settings, so it was time to find another solution. except that for 8 timer stations, i was replacing 2-3 each year for apparent reason. at 50 a pop they were expensive but if it saved me time, it was worth it. easy to program, battery operated - but not cheap and no longer in stock in stores. They were great and simplified running the power/water lines etc.