Posted in CNC, Sprinkler Projects on Jun 27th, 2013
The final sample of the injection molded enclosure has arrived. Very exciting! The moment of decision: I’ve got three samples, each with a slightly different color. I’ve taken a few picture of all three side by side. The differences are subtle, but basically the first one (left) is more gray-ish, the second one (middle) is […]
Posted in CNC, Sprinkler Projects on Mar 11th, 2013
Today I received the 3D printed prototype enclosure from Seeed. It was supposed to arrive on last Friday but due to a snow (which affected nothing) DHL didn’t deliver that day. In any case, I got it today, and it is beautiful! Check out the pictures below: A couple of quick notes: The new enclosure […]
Posted in Arduino, CNC, Raspi, Sprinkler Projects on Mar 9th, 2013
As mentioned in a previous post, I have been working with SeeedStudios to design a custom OpenSprinkler enclosure. Thus far I have been using an off-the-shelf Serpac WM-032C clear plastic enclosure, and I have Electronic Precepts to machine the cutouts. It was a good start and really easy to design, but the cost can quickly […]
Posted in Arduino, CNC, Raspi, Sprinkler Projects on Mar 8th, 2013
OpenSprinkler Pi (OSPi) v1.0 is back in stock and available for shipping now. The kit includes one assembled and tested OSPi board, separation pillars, terminal blocks, 8-pin and 3-pin connection cables, and optional enclosure. You need to provide your own Raspberry Pi, and 24VAC sprinkler transformer. The board controls 8 zones, and can connect to […]
Posted in CNC, Sprinkler Projects on Oct 21st, 2012
I have a new toy that came in two weeks ago: it’s a Full Spectrum 40W hobby laser cutter! It has been sitting in the shipping box for all this time. This weekend I finally gather everything I needed to set it up, and here are some fresh-made engravings: Not too bad for the first […]
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