repeat cycle timer

[kerryk]

I am interested in using OpenSprinkler (probably the BeagleBone version) to control nutrient solution distribution to an aeroponic/hydroponic system. It uses solenoids that usually cycle around 0.5 to 10 seconds on and a minute to several minutes off. Would this be an appropriate use of the system? Thanks for the help.

Kerry

[Ray]

I think what you described is already supported by the interval program, which is available on all of OpenSprinkler (microcontroller-based), OSPi, and OSBo.

[kerryk]

Great. I wasn’t sure if sub-second on-times and short cycles were supported, but it looks like this will fit the bill. Thanks.

Kerry

[Ray]

Sorry, I didn’t notice you mentioned sub-second on-times: this is currently not supported. The minimum run time is 1 second, but this can certainly be modified in software to support sub-second run time.

[kerryk]

Thank you. I will give it a try.

Kerry

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