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OSPi is available again! However, we can only offer the version without a housing - but at a cheaper price. From November we will be offering our own housing - 3D printed.

An interesting article about the OpenSprinkler here: What are OpenSprinkler and OpenSprinkler Pi and who do they make sense for?

UPDATE: Information outdated, OSPi now uses a different interface. Please update OSPi software if the problem persists. Currently the firmware for OSPi does NOT work with Raspberry Pi Bullseye. The problem is, the required library “WiringPi” is no longer included. Use the legacy version “Buster”: https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/operating-systems/ Details here: https://github.com/OpenSprinkler/OpenSprinkler-Firmware/issues/196   However, you can […]

New! Global weather service via open-meteo.com Open-Meteo combines local (2 km resolution) and global (11 km) weather models from national weather services. For every location on earth, the best forecast is available. National weather services include German Weather Service (DWD), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Meteofrance and Koninklijk Nederlands Meteorological Instituut. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com […]

We repeatedly receive complaints that the OpenSprinkler no longer responds or even burns out after the first activation after the winter break. The reason is usually the wiring of the solenoid valves: If water has collected in the power distributor over the winter break, this creates a short circuit. Here's an example: By the way, the distributor was filled with significantly more water. […]

The OpenSprinkler weather service is a web service operated by the manufacturer “OpenSprinkler” in the USA. By default, this is preset to always use the weather services from DarkSky, WeatherUnderground or OpenWeatherMap. The reason is that these services are available free of charge and unlimited queries are possible with DarkSky. Since these services are available worldwide […]

Now finally available from around February/March: The OpenSprinkler Latch WITH ETHERNET connection! The latest version of the OpenSprinkler Latch with Ethernet connection now also has revision number 3.2 (previously 3.1) and, like its brothers, has an optional Ethernet connection. Available from around February/March 2022

We are now delivering the OpenSprinkler AC and the OSPi with a new standard power supply (if ordered). This power supply was manufactured exclusively for the OpenSprinklerShop and is not available in this version anywhere else. The features and differences in detail: Output: 24VAC with up to 1.5A, 36VA Protective circuit: Protects against overheating and short circuits! Can be up to […]

Due to many customer requests, we have developed a new type of DIN rail mount. These are specifically intended for the use of one or two ZoneExpanders. Therefore, from now on we will include these new DIN rail brackets free of charge when selling housings with OpenSprinkler and ZoneExpander. Features: Space-saving installation DIN rail bracket or floor screw connection Cable management 4-part for an OpenSprinkler and a ZoneExpander 6-part for […]

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