Hi. I'm looking for a recommendation for a simple irrigation project with good build support, I'm competent with the electronics and wiring but almost ignorant of programming. There are absolutely hords of projects which is why I'm asking rather than going right to the build. I'm going to be us…

You seem to be in the trap of expecting that there will be some code out there that matches your particular requirements (rain sensor, rotary encoder...). It almost certainly doesn't exist. You will find code that does some of what you want and code that does other parts. You can use these for refer…

Thats a shame, I'd hoped to simply copy an existing project. There seem to be lots published but they are more complex than I need. Two cycle timers and a ssr will do it if I loose the rain guage.

"Pet feeder" projects usually make something happen twice a day. You understand the special attention needed when combining water and electricity. Here is one simple pet feeder to examine or use the code. It does nothing more than wait for two pre-programmed times of day, then actuates a servo. …

[image] aamcle: I want a system pumped from a water barrel posibly to drip feed, That requires constant pressure, which means a physical pressure maintenance system is necessary.

I just need to pump from a barrel, I have a submersable pump in hand. The minimum I want is timed water flow. If there is rain then a rain guage should interupt the cycle. Atb

And what pressure is needed for your drip irrigation to drip at the volume needed?

Don't let them bs you. Search for "plant watering" and you'll find lots. Get you hardware and sensors working electrically, then worry about code. Flow chart how you want it to work. Doesn’t have to formal, just block out what does what and what causes things to change.

Which has NOTHING to do with "how do I program this". Getting into the weeds over potential issues isn't helping solve his issue.

No problem. Sounds like you have access to a 3d printer. That will help -- a LOT. To build anything with arduinos you need terminal shields (~$15) so you can screw down the wiring. You also need a power disturbution board (~$15 parts and under an hour to fab, requires soldering) to power everythin…

Dumb Irrigation project wanted!

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Merseyman June 21, 2023, 9:51pm 13

This is my, constantly evolving, irrigation system we use at our allotment.

May be of some use.

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Dumb Irrigation project wanted!

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