![]() See the signaling_examples.py file in SIP's plugins folder for examples. The Blinker package that is shipped with SIP sends messages to other Python modules such as plugins to report changes in status.There is also a mobile_app plugin shipped with SIP that transmits and receives SIP settings and status information in json format.This is useful for controlling wireless remote devices and for I2C relay hats and boards. SIP can also issue Linux shell commands when a station is turned on or off.With the addition of available plugins SIP can communicate with other systems via MQTT.SIP can be controlled and monitored using HTTP GET commands.There are a number of options for connecting SIP to an irrigation system including relay boards and hats connected directly to the Pi's GPIO pins as well as OpenSprinkler boards and a DIY shift register interface that can support a large number of stations while using only 4 GPIO pins. It has been tested on most Raspberry Pi models including Pi Zero. SIP is developed and tested on Raspberry Pi although there is limited support for Beagle Bone Black and Odroid-C2. If you are running Raspbian Lite you may need to install git first with:įor setup and usage instructions see the SIP documentation wiki. To install, simply clone SIP into the /home/pi/ directory of your Raspberry Pi: Installing SIP by cloning from GitHub enables easy upgrades via git pull on the command line or by using the included System_Update plugin. Most of the required Python packages and modules such as web.py and Cheroot are included in SIP's GitHub repository. Starting with version 4, SIP can run under Python 2.7 and Python 3. The core program is very versatile and there is a growing number of available plugins for added functionality. SIP has also been used to control pumps, lights, and other Irrigation related equipment. The UI can be accessed in your favorite browser on desktop, laptop, and mobile devices. It uses web technology to provide an intuitive user interface (UI) in several languages. SIP is a free Raspberry Pi based Python program for controlling irrigation systems ( sprinkler, drip, etc ). ![]()
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