#Opensprinkler pi command line how to#
#Opensprinkler pi command line manual#

If you prefer wired Ethernet connection, you can insert a standard RJ45 Ethernet cable into BBB, and the cable can pass through the opening labled вЂUSBвЂ™ on the enclosure.ДҐ. Insert the dongle into the USB port on BBB. Web Connection OSBo v1.1 fits a nano-size USB WiFi dongle. Once the image is burned onto the card, simply insert it to the microSD card slot on the BBB.Д¤.

#Opensprinkler pi command line how to#

Instructions on how to burn preconfigured software onto the microSD card can be found later in the Software Setup section. microSD card A microSD card of 2GB or above is required to set up OSBo software. The power jack and Ethernet connector should go through the cutouts on the PCB. The two screw holes should also match the support pillars. Double check the orientation, and make sure all pins are aligned. First remove the top screws from the support pillars then plug BBB into OSBo through the 2x10 pin headers, with Ethernet jack facing the left, and USB connector facing the right. Attach BBB to OSBo OSBo has two support pillars that match the screw holes on BBB. If you canвЂ™t figure out the problem, send an email to, or post a message on the Forum ()Дў. Warning: if the LED doesnвЂ™t light up, or if anything smokes, please unplug the power immediately. The green LED should light up, indicating that power is on. Test Power Supply Insert the sprinkler transformer wires into the orange screw terminal, then plug it in to the matching terminal on OSBo. The right image below marks the locations of the USB WiFi dongle, SD card, and wired Ethernet cable (if not using WiFi) on the BBB. Hardware Interface The left image marks the connectors, and BBB mapped out pins. п‚· a BeagleBone Black (BBB) п‚· a nano-size USB WiFi dongle (or alternatively a RJ45 Ethernet cable if not using WiFi) п‚· a 2GB or above microSD card (or alternatively, a low-profile SD card) п‚· 24V AC sprinkler transformer (output voltage 22V AC в€ј 30V AC, note that itвЂ™s AC, not DC!) п‚· 24V AC sprinkler valves (note that itвЂ™s 24V AC valve, not DC or latching solenoid valve!) (Sold separately) To get started, you will also need the following, which are NOT included in the kit and have to be purchased separately. The image on the right below shows the final assembled product. The built-in components include 24V AC to 5V DC switching regulator, solenoid driver, rain sensor terminal, DS1307 RTC and battery, fuse, mini-relay, per-station transient voltage protector. The OSBo v1.1 kit includes the enclosure (with a clear acrylic window), assembled and tested OSBo circuit board, terminal blocks, and screws. ItвЂ™s an easy and low-cost solution to transform your BeagleBone Black into a capable sprinkler controller with up to 48 independent stations, for lawn and plant watering, farm irrigation and other similar applications.

Introduction OpenSprinkler Beagle (OSBo) is an open-source sprinkler / irrigation extension board for the BeagleBone Black (BBB). OpenSprinkler Mobile App (by Samer Albahra). OpenSprinkler Interval Program (by Dan Kimberling).

#Opensprinkler pi command line manual#

OpenSprinkler Pi (OSBo) v1.1 User Manual (Updated August 6, 2014)Д¬ontents Introduction.