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Firmware 2024 - version 2.3.0(140)

The new version of OpenSprinkler-Firmware WITH extension for the Analog Sensor Board. NOTE: This article refers to the OpenSprinkler 3/3.2, not on OSPi! For the OSPi This firmware is also available, but you have to compile it yourself! This version is based on the manufacturer's original firmware (OpenSprinkler.com), but has been additionally adapted by me […]

LoRaWan+NB-IOT

With the new firmware 2.3.1(150), LoRaWan, NB-IOT and other external sensors can now also be integrated. However, the prerequisite is that they hand over their sensor data to an MQTT broker, OpenSprinkler can then subscribe to this as sensor data. The sensor is integrated with its “topic” and a text/JSON filter. The irrigation controller can then use this value. This is how it works […]

dynamic irrigation control

There are no clear specifications or guidelines on how to implement dynamic weather control. In principle, that is OpenSprinkler just the tool, you have to work. That means trying until it fits. Up to now there was a good possibility to dynamically implement a weather-dependent control with the weather service and the adjustment type “carpenter” or “evapotranspiration”. Due to the […]

Example configuration Waveshare and SMT100 Modbus

The Waveshare instructions can be found here: https://www.waveshare.com/wiki/RS485_TO_ETH_(B) In principle, you just have to connect the Waveshare and install the software. Then set it up as follows: Start VirCom, “Device Management”, then the device should appear. Configure the device with “Edit Device”. You can freely choose the port, e.g. 502 or 8899 or completely different. Important: Firmware 2.3.0.(135) or [...]