Yup, the system is up and running. I use it to control 8 zones, but it can go up to 32. Overview can be found on the homepage: www.opensprinkler.com. You will find video demos, user manual, photos, forum there.
It runs an ATmega328 microcontroller by Atmel. The program is written in Arduino, which is basically a Java-based language. Arduino has been quite popular in the DIY electronics world. People have done all sorts of home automation projects based on it. Here is the website for more information: http://arduino.cc/
Hi, I am a new member here and glad to see a lot of discussions on choosing a controller. I'd like to bring to your attention an open-source controller that I worked on for more than a year. It's called the OpenSprinkler: http://www.opensprinkler.com Basically it's an Internet-based sprinkler timer, similar to EtherRain, IrrigationCaddy, CyberRain and other web-based controllers. Some highlights of it: - Works with modern browsers on any computer system, desktop or mobile; does not use PC or Win...
