structure7/irrigationcontrol

Providing manual override for my Orbit sprinkler controller, and my life.

irrigationcontrol's Issues

Use table to keep info

I might need to get creative... works more like Excel columns and rows (not like terminal at all). I'll need to see how flexible it is... if it can only store a certain kind of event (fixed columns) or what. Maybe just one column with each row as a string? Will have to look into it.

Node-red timers to replace all in-timers?

Timing sprinklers in app is a pain... put it all on Node-Red bigTimer?

Then use MQTT for on/off feedback to NR (for everything... manual and auto running).

*** Maybe just need to hard-code a "soft start" mode that works no matter how the sprinklers are started (auto or manual in app).

Replace SSR with clicking array so I have true bypass control (NO/NC)

Add delay between 2 minute sprinkler shots

TRIACs in lieu of relays

A good place to start: https://github.com/rayshobby/opensprinkler/tree/39e6bf0efd9bf762e7e3fce1ff1ed2e6ee23cfd3

Thoughts on replacing Orbit controller

Programming "screens" would probably be best in terminal. Terminal should emulate the rotating of the actual controllers knob in terms of things that can be set (start time, run time, how often).

CT monitoring of zone wiring

Works! Here's the rub:

Using the Gikfun DIY 5A CTs EK1344x5 with the provided 80 ohm resistor and this assembly:

~1.7 with single solenoid running
~ .27 with everything off

The above is on the WeMos Mini A0 pin running EmonLib library and calibration at 111.1.

It might be worth noting these values don't mean anything in terms of amps, etc. My Fluke clamp measured ~.2A realistically.

Update app ui

Emulating Px ui.

PCF8574 pin expansion (to use ESP-01 in lieu of WeMos)

On jumper addresses: http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-and-Visuino-Use-PCF8574PCF8574A-I2C-GPIO-t/step2/Select-the-PCF8574PCF8574A-I2C-Address/

Good video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQZU8kE3ksU

Use SPIFFS to hold ssid/pw/key

https://youtu.be/jIOTzaeh7fs

Monitor garage with hc-sr04 & level shifter