OpenSprinkler › Forums › Hardware Questions › Getting started, hardware needed › Re: Re: Getting started, hardware needed
September 26, 2014 at 3:45 am
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Ray
Keymaster
OpenSprinkler 2.1 is designed to be a drop-in replacement of your existing sprinkler controller. The package includes the sprinkler controller with terminal blocks. What you need additionally are:
– 24V AC transformer (you can reuse your existing hunter transformer)
– Sprinkler valves (which you already have since you have an existing sprinkler setup)
– Option to connect OpenSprinkler to your router (any of the choices below):
- Ethernet cable is the simplest (connect OpenSprinkler directly to your router)[/*:356g50s5]
- Or a pair of powerline network adapter, which creates a local network by making use of your powerline (http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-PA2010KIT-Powerline-Adapter-Starter/dp/B00AWRUIY4)[/*:356g50s5]
- Or a WiFi adapter which can link to OpenSprinkler and talk to your router wirelessly (http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WR702N-Wireless-Repeater-150Mpbs/dp/B007PTCFFW).[/*:356g50s5]
Additional information can be found on the product webpage: http://rayshobby.net/cart/os
Thanks.