Posted in Raspi, Sprinkler Projects on Jul 12th, 2013
Hi, this is a new product post for OpenSprinkler Pi (OSPi) v1.2. Since its original release, OSPi has become a very popular product. This version is a minor revision. The main change compared to version 1.1 is the addition of a PCF8591T 8-bit A/D D/A converter, which provides four independent 8-bit analog input pins, and […]
Posted in Product News, Raspi, Sprinkler Projects on Jun 8th, 2013
Good news to the OpenSprinkler Pi users: the same interval program firmware that runs on the latest OpenSprinkler has now been ported to OpenSprinkler Pi! This is due entirely to the generous contributions by Dan Kimberling, who ported the OpenSprinkler’s Arduino code to Python. The code is available for download at Dan’s GitHub repository. Instructions […]
Posted in Product News, Raspi on Jun 8th, 2013
Hi, this is an alert to users who recently ordered OpenSprinkler Pi: we’ve found an annoying problem with the 8-pin ribbon / rainbow cable that comes with the package. Apparently many of the cables have disconnected crimp wires, causing the OSPi to not respond to RPi, or even worse, causing all stations to turn on […]
Posted in Raspi, Sprinkler Projects on Apr 21st, 2013
I’ve made a minor update to OpenSprinkler Pi (OSPi), and the new version v1.02 has improved design of the separation pillars in order to make use of the screw holes available on Raspberry Pi rev. 2. See the picture below: This way, the Raspberry Pi rev. 2 can be more securely attached to the OSPi […]
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 […]
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