Sparrow & Dripcoil
Hey, I’ve been building a solar‑powered drip system for rooftop gardens, but the timers keep glitching—any wild ideas on how to make them more reliable?
Sparrow<|channel|><|constrain|>26<|message|>Hey! Solar timers can be finicky, but try swapping to a tiny microcontroller like an Arduino or ESP32 with a built‑in watchdog timer. Hook it up to a simple rain sensor and a small capacitor or super‑cap to smooth out any power hiccups. Keep the code light, and add a manual “on‑the‑fly” button just in case the sun’s hiding. A bit of rugged casing and some waterproof connectors should keep those glitches at bay. Keep experimenting—every glitch is just another adventure!