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24VDC valves, i.e. 24V direct voltage valves, are quite rare and cannot be included directly OpenSprinkler be used. While 24VAC and 12VDC valves with no problem OpenSprinkler AC and OpenSprinkler DC can work, 24VDC valves cannot be used directly. The reason is the high voltage. OpenSprinkler DC has an internal voltage converter, which can handle a maximum of 12VDC, 24VDC would […]

The current (official) OpenSprinkler Firmware is available here: Click the link SAVE YOUR SETTINGS BEFORE UPDATE! Depending on the old version, your OpenSprinkler perform a reset and reset all settings. Therefore, you should back up your settings first. In the menu in the app or web interface there is “Export configuration” to save and “Import configuration” […]

Since updating the firmware to 2.1.9, it is now possible to use your weather station – provided you have online access to the Weather Undergroup (Wunderground) – with your OpenSprinkler can connect. This gives you the best weather control as real weather data from your garden is used. The WU sign on the packaging signals the corresponding ability. This is how it works: […]

For very urgent cases: Shipping with DHL Express is now also possible. In the "shopping cart" select "calculate shipping costs" and enter your address. You will then receive the direct price for shipping via DHL Express.

A flow meter can also be connected to the sensor input. In principle, all two-wire flow meters can be connected. If an additional 5VDC is required, this can be tapped off at the VIN connection. The whole thing works like this: Connection of the flow meter to the OpenSprinkler. Start the app and go to “Edit Options” / “Weather and Sensors”. Set “Sensor Type” to “Flow” […]

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In principle, all rain sensors work according to the same principle: A container catches the water and a switch is triggered when a certain amount is reached. But not the RAIN-CLIK sensor from Hunter, here the impulse is triggered as soon as it starts to rain. Thus, OpenSprinker responds much faster. Running watering is then immediately interrupted. Connecting the rain sensor: The […]

There was a firmware for OpenSprinkler 3.0 and 3.2 released. You can download them here: https://github.com/OpenSprinkler/OpenSprinkler-Compiled-Firmware/tree/master/v3.0 Among other things, a memory leak in connection with the weather interface has been closed. Attention: BEFORE THE UPDATE, save your settings with the "Export configuration" function! The update may erase all settings! Here's how: Download the firmware file. Then […]

Our OpenSprinkler There are several ways to control irrigation dynamically: A) With sensors: With a rain sensor With a soil moisture sensor (from firmware 2.1.9) In combination rain sensor + soil moisture sensor (from firmware 2.1.9) The sensor control is built in such a way that with a sensor -Signal the irrigation is prevented. B) With Weather Specific Method: “Zimmerman” method: You specify what 100% watering […]

There have been strange problems with the payment interface to PayPal for a few days. Either "a technical problem..." appears or the forwarding to PayPal is aborted. The reason is the switch to PayPal Plus. The manufacturer is already working on a solution. If the problem also occurs with you, then under “Select payment method” select the option “PayPal […]