jakeb1996/raspi-valve-controller

A Python-implemented method for an automated garden sprinkler

Raspi Valve Controller

A method for controlling Raspberry Pi GPIO pins via websockets.

Dependencies

• Please review the Python import headers for dependencies.
• Raspi-Valve Control Panel

Software & Hardware Requirements

• Raspberry Pi 3B & Micro SD Card
• WinSCP
• Putty
• 1kOhm resister
• 5v-12v 5-pin Relay
• 12V DC Solenoid
• 12V DC Power supply (minimum 1A)
• BC548 Transistor
• Diode
• Nokia 5110
• DC-DC 12v-5v voltage regulator
• Veroboard, wire, solder, etc

Circuitry

Installation

1. Install Raspian on the Raspi
2. Connect the Raspi to your network
3. Transfer the raspi-valve-controller.py script to the Raspi
4. Execute the script

Optional:

1. Setup the script to run as a service on startup
2. Google a generic init.d tutorial