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Exciting news! We’re gearing up to launch a new hardware revision of the AC-powered OpenSprinkler: introducing version 3.4 — a sleek, refreshed take on the ESP8266-based OpenSprinkler. While it retains the same familiar circuit as the current v3.3, version 3.4 features a completely redesigned enclosure for a refreshing new look. Check out the sneak peek […]

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Occasionally, we encounter application cases where users want to utilize Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), which allows a single Ethernet cable to deliver both network connectivity and electrical power. This setup eliminates the need for a separate power line, making it especially useful in remote or hard-to-reach locations where running additional cables is difficult. To enable PoE, a […]

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Recently through a customer I learned about a product called WireSprout, and it only works with the AC-powered OpenSprinkler but not the DC-powered version. Out of curiosity, I looked into why this is happening. So what is WireSprout? Simply speaking, it allows individually controlling 2 zones using a single zone wire. This is useful in […]

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Today we’ve officially released OpenSprinkler firmware 2.2.0(1). As you may have noticed on this forum post, this firmware is a major revision from the previous firmware 2.1.9. Most of the new features are thanks to Valeriy Soltan’s excellent work almost 2 years ago (I know, time flies during the pandemic), including support for sequential groups, […]

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It’s hard to believe that two years have gone by since my last post. Lots of things happened during these two years: on the good side, we have our first baby born during a year of pandemic, and he is bringing joy to the family every day. On the bad side, there is a pandemic, […]

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