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A long-requested feature for OpenSprinkler is the ability to read analog sensors, including temperature, soil moisture, water level, light, and more. While OpenSprinkler’s built-in sensor ports can read binary (i.e., HIGH or LOW) signals—primarily from dry-contact switches like rain and flow sensors—it has lacked the ability to read analog sensors that produce continuous voltage signals. […]

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A common question we receive from users is: “How do I use OpenSprinkler to switch a water pump, a heater, a fan, or similar mains-powered devices?” Here are the top 5 ways to bridge the gap between OpenSprinkler and your high-voltage equipment, ranging from “Zero Wiring” to “Zero Software Configuration“. 1. WiFi Smart Plugs This […]

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If you have recently shopped for a new Chamberlain or LiftMaster garage door opener, you might have noticed a new term: Security+ 3.0. While “new and improved” usually sounds good, this latest update has thrown a wrench into the smart home community. Here is a breakdown of what is going on, why your existing gadgets […]

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Can’t believe I have been silent on this blog for more than a year now. I would really like to get back to blogging more regularly, and hopefully this post serves as a good starting point. As the first order of business, I would like to showcase a number of student projects from a new […]

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I just discovered something exciting recently and want to share with you: it’s now possible to use IFTTT with OpenSprinkler and OpenGarage; and because IFTTT support Amazon Echo (Alexa), you can now speak voice command to trigger sprinkler actions. For example, say ‘Alexa, trigger open sprinkler zone 1‘, or ‘Alexa, trigger my garage door‘. I […]

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