VERSION 1.6 with 8 analog sensor inputs!
kit:
OpenSprinkler pi (OSPi) is an expansion card for Raspberry Pi (Zero W/WH; RPi 1 Model A+ / B+; RPi 2; RPi 3; RPi 4). This allows RPi to directly access and control sprinkler valves. We cannot recommend the RPi 5 due to the high power consumption, use the USB-C power supply in addition.
This product requires previous experience with RPi as you can use the OSPi-Must install software by yourself. If you are looking for a sprinkler controller that comes ready to use, please see the fully assembled one OpenSprinkler 3.3
Overview:
OSPi is designed as an expansion board that uses RPi's GPIO pins to directly control sprinkler valves without an additional layer of microcontroller and Ethernet controller. In other words, it's a circuit board that allows an RPi to communicate directly with sprinkler valves.
NEW: Version 1.6 with 8x analog inputs (2x ADS1115 onboard) – this allows you to use the Analog Sensor API to control irrigation based on soil moisture
Characteristics:
Single power supply design - same 24VAC sprinkler transformer powers both sprinkler valves AND RPi.
Rain/flow sensor connector, zone expansion card connector and surge protection.
Expandable – a OSPi supports 8 zones; expandable to 72 with OpenSprinkler Zone expansion boards.
Control from anywhere - use a modern browser or use our free apps for iOS, OSX, Android, Kindle Fire, Windows 8, Chrome and Firefox.
Automatically adjust watering time based on weather – Use online weather data to automatically adjust watering time based on temperature, humidity and rainfall.
Open source and customizable.
Package includes:
- A ready-made and tested one OpenSprinkler Pi board.
- Connection plug (1x Green8, 1x Green6, 1x Orange)
- Spacers and screw connectors including screws
Packages does NOT include – you will also need:
- A Raspberry PI (Zero W/WH; RPi 1 Model A+/B+; RPi 2; RPi 3; RPi 4)
- An enclosure (if you have a 3D printer, see github) – or choose one of our housings!
- 24VAC power supply. If you have an existing power supply from your (old) watering computer, you can reuse it. We recommend the “standard power supply” 24VAC 1,5A 36VA power supply.
- If you want to use the Raspberry for other functions, e.g. as a media center or for data acquisition, you will also need a screen with HDMI connection, a USB keyboard and USB (wireless) mouse.
Optionally available:
- Housing for wall or DIN rail mounting (DIN rail mount required)
- Power supply 24V AC to power the solenoid valves AND the Raspberry Pi.
Note: Only suitable for people with Raspberry PI knowledge! For example, detailed knowledge is required for network integration.
On the other hand, with our product OpenSprinkler 3.0 AC or DC the WiFi or Ethernet integration very easily solved.
Remember, the Raspberry Pi has a Linux operating system and requires basic knowledge for installation and maintenance.
Also, various components of the Raspberry Pi are not designed for winter temperatures, so you should dismantle it in winter.
Power adapter: Standard power supply is a 24VAC 1,5A power supply 36VA
Max=3A (onboard fuse)
Other suitable power supplies can be found here: Plug Power Supplies and DIN rail power supplies
NEVER connect MORE THAN ONE solenoid valve to ONE OpenSprinkler exit on! OpenSprinkler can switch several outputs at the same time, so it is not necessary to combine several valves. Exception: You use a relay for switching.
Further information (manual, circuit diagram) here: manual and downloads
Note: Without a 24VAC power supply, the OSPi do not control a solenoid valve!
Note: Without a housing, the OSPi do not mount in our IP65 housing on a DIN rail!
Again available: The acrylic housing:
Our 3D-printed housing is available in many cool colors. take not white, take find Color!
Christopher Fleury -
Super product and fast delivery to Austria.
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Luis de Lacerda -
So posso recommendor o OpenSprinkler pi (OSPi). Muito facil de instalar para quem tenha um minimo de conhecimentos de informatica. O software and super flexible. É surpreendente e gratificante como de repente temos um grande controle sobre a rega eo não desperdício de agua.
There is a version for the Rasberry Pi for a complicated version that does not have any computer configuration, but it is safe to say that it is a version OpenSprinkler Smarter embora mais cara, pode ser an ideal solution.
Eu estou super satisfeito com a minha compra.
Luis – Alto Minho, Portugal
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Eugen -
Good product and excellent service!
My first OSPI was defective, after two switching processes a chip on the circuit board burned. Unfortunately, it also cost the life of the Raspberry Pi3.
When I asked, a replacement circuit board was sent to me quickly and easily.
This now runs without any major problems with a Raspberry Pi2B.
The contact and customer support afterwards is also very good. My questions were answered quickly and competently!
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Joerg Berkemeier -
Fast delivery nice contact
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stefan -
Super product, good value for money: full function for < € 100.
Prompt delivery to Austria.
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Daniel Silen -
Out market product! Fick göra ett hål för nätverkskabel med dremmel (vilket descriptions in documentation), men annars bara plug & play.
Alternating tillsammans with Gardenas 24V bevattningsventiler.
Had the gått att välja en färdig låda med hål för nätverkssladden hade the blivit en 5:a.
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