There is an UPDATE VIDEO that addresses some issues and adds new functionality here th-cam.com/video/6Pdv2k2zw5I/w-d-xo.html Video Contents: 0:00 - Intro / Purpose 1:20 - Setup 2:12 - Calculating Timers Part 1 6:33 - Determining Sprinkler Rate 9:27 - Calculating Timers Part 2 11:29 - Building the Circuit 14:42 - Six Planter Example 20:39 - Outro
I’m pretty good with the electricity system in Rust, I have a background in Electronics Technology so the logic gates and whatnot come naturally for me, but I just wanted to give you kudos for how well you explain everything, how clean your wiring is, and simply how much effort you put into these tutorials! The custom graphics on the signs are excellent too, very immersive! Well done man, you deserve a hell of a lot more credit.
Man thank you so much for this! I've been playing for about six months now and this is easily the best explained water system I've ever seen. So many tutorials out there give some basic tips but skip half the details so that if your farm doesn't perfectly match their build, you have no idea how to properly adjust it.
Not only did this video show me how to automate this, it showed and explained best position of sprinklers AND light, well planned out video to the point. Thank you! You answered everything i was looking for as a new player!
I get different number when I calculate 50/(75-45) = 1.66 not 1.43. Did I do something wrong? The calculation for 6 planter boxes is the same as I have but the image confuses me a bit.
This video needs so much more attention. I haven't been able to find another videa that has as much information on all this, let alone another video that would present it in such an informative and explanatory manner. Great video!
The only annoying part is, how do you get to the correct initial value and maintain it? If you are over satured, you need to reduce the water level to the optimal system before activating this system. Then if nothing is planted you need to ensure the system is off
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what if my planters doesnt get the same amout of water at the end? i mean i put 6 planters and one maybe will end with 6000 and another with 4400
I was being stubborn and wanted to design the same concept (timer on, timer off cycle) but without copying someone else's circuit, especially since most were designed pre-electric April2024 update. I came here to see if Austin's design could improve mine and found we designed similar circuits but post electric update this can be done with a few less components and with only 5rW: 1xbranch & switch, 2x Blockers, splitters, and timers. Note: It should be 6rW but currently it appears the pump can be run off toggle power and you just leave pump power empty. Hard to describe the circuit in words but Branch Set to 2/3. 2rW goes to off-blocker which leads to OutputSplitter. OutputSplitter leads to PumpToggle and On-Timer-Toggle (this is half of the 'reset'). 3rW goes to the other Splitter which powers both timers and the On-Blocker. Off-Timer-Output leads to the Off-Blocker-Block-Passthrough. Same for On-Timer&Blocker. On-Blocker-Output leads to the Off-Timer-toggle (this is the other half of the reset). I found Austin's math and buffer concept overly complcated. I did the math my own way and found a single sprinkler overwaters 4 large planter by 20% so I set my Timers to a ratio if 20:80 (I'm using 200sec:800sec for simplicity sake). Appears to be holding the water steady.
So 1 sprinkler will keep 4 planters at 9000 with 45ml/min total planter usage? I see in his testing, 2 sprinklers on a 4-plot gave 75 (or 72 in the video) to each planter. Dividing by 2 because he used 2 sprinklers, that would be 37-38 per minute. That would seem to be less than the 45ml/min usage and thus 1 sprinkler would not "over-water" a 4plot room. Am I missing something here?
@@notthatbirdman yeah, the next wipe I tried doing the math again to apply it to a different config and found out I either a) forgot how I figured out the numbers originally Or b) made a mistake in my original math somewhere but somehow mistakenly came to roughly the right on/off ratio. So yeah... I'm too lazy to go back and try and work out exact numbers or figure out how the math works. All I know is with one sprinkler a 80%/20% on/off cycle holds the water fairly stable in a 4 large planter config (assuming no w in the genetics). *shrug*
@@notthatbirdman reread your comment and without going into the maths, I just know from experience that 1 sprinkler will overwater 4 large planters. Before I started using timers I'd just manually turn them off every now and again whenever I was in base.
Fantastic video, thank you. Two quick questions: Does each genetic variation of each plant type require its own specific light / water conditions? If so, should each plant type (and genetic variation) be grown in its own planter box with adjusted-per-plant watering / light conditions?
The upkeep is straight 9 by the amount of mL in ONE box? Because you had 6 planters so I was thinking 9(plants)×5(water plant upkeep)×6 (planters) = 270 which would be a crazy upkeep number. Is that intentional to just stick to one planter box as the initial value? Or do I actually need to count the other planters as well?
Just discovered your channel and Im in love with the way you explain things it makes it easy to follow. For that reason Ive subscribed and am looking for more content in the future!
Great video I’m translating the formulas for my team but I can easily follow your layout - farming and horses are next to be released on console. If you decided to make another farming video can you walkthrough the desalination process and water intake for rivers/lakes?
You can add more pumps off of the one circuit. Reinstall the green line that runs out of the middle bottom Branch Out that powers the Fluid/Switch Pump in the video to a splitter instead. From there you can now run up to 3 pumps off that splitter. You can continue to split off for however many pumps you want within the wattage limits of the battery. You will then need to adjust the lower Branch Switches to accommodate the added splitter(s) and pumps. As an example, if you wanted to run 2 pumps off the circuit, set the bottom left Branch Out to 18v and the bottom middle Branch Out to 3v. If you wanted to run 3 pumps off that new splitter, set the bottom left Branch Out to 19v and the bottom middle Branch Out to 4v. Happy to help if you have trouble!
Bruh I wired everything up for the automation, except when i flip the switch both timers turn on instead of just the off timer, its hurting my brain trying to figure out why. The only difference Is i have one more pump running thats already getting power from a separate source, but thats just to get the water pumping upstairs when the main pump is toggled from the timer. I've tried playing with the branches and values but nothings changing, both timers and the sprinklers just turn on and then when the sprinklers turn off THEN the timers start alternating. No clue why, the entire circuit is wired the exact same but both timers turn on when you flip the switch.
@@wmarvel Edit, sorry! Upon further investigation the issue is the splitter outputs and what specific components they're hooked up to. The outputs of the splitter must be connected to the two blockers and the off timer as shown in the video (I said they didn't which is incorrect) or both timers will run together.
Every time I reset the system with the switch and restart both timers activate, can’t figure how for you the 2nd clock runs first (I’m on console btw maybe that’s it)
I did some testing and it appears that if both timers are set to the same duration they will sometimes run together when initiated. Add like 0.0001 or something (example 1 sec becomes 1.0001) to offset them a little bit. Should fix your problem. Obviously, you don't have to use a decimal, they just need to be different.
Another (weird) fix is to power the two blockers using the opposite outputs on the splitter (far left splitter output to the right blocker, far right splitter output to the left blocker). Just swap what I did in the video. This is probably the easiest fix assuming it doesn't break with future updates.
Actually I don't know how it is working for you guys. My one is starting both timers when switched on and doesn't alternate. I managed to get it running by removing the blocker of the 'off' timer. (which is now running continuously for on+off duration)
Edit, sorry! Upon further investigation the issue is the splitter outputs and what specific components they're hooked up to. The outputs of the splitter must be connected to the two blockers and the off timer as shown in the video (I said they didn't which is incorrect) or both timers will run together.
@@AustinKlailaGames everything else seems to work the right way. Just on start up both my timers start on. Then he cycles correctly. The only thing I did differently is from the branch above the “on” timer I went to a splitter as I’ve got 3 pumps running instead of one.
@@kparr5 cool. There are instances where timers will do this depending on how you set up the circuit. If you have discord feel free to jump on mine if you have pics to share.
ah my timer handles were both set the same direction somehow, I set them as in your picture and they cycle ok, not sure if the default position is off, tho...
Yup cycles fine if I manually unplug and flick over a timer then re wire BUT when I use the switch it powers both timers and the off timer does not turn off the on timer at the very start???
Edit, sorry! Upon further investigation the issue is the splitter outputs and what specific components they're hooked up to. The outputs of the splitter must be connected to the two blockers and the off timer as shown in the video (I said they didn't which is incorrect) or both timers will run together.
@@AustinKlailaGames Everything is correct. And i found the problem, it's the splitter. At 13:44 you say it doesn't matter , but it does matter. Had sprinklers on blocker and timer switched
Wasted 4 hours of my life on a circuit that just does not work!!!! Either you've forgotten to mention something important or it just doesn't fully automatically loop, in which case i'm better off just manually flipping a switch. Whoever clicks this video save your time and don't bother!!!
There is an UPDATE VIDEO that addresses some issues and adds new functionality here th-cam.com/video/6Pdv2k2zw5I/w-d-xo.html
Video Contents:
0:00 - Intro / Purpose
1:20 - Setup
2:12 - Calculating Timers Part 1
6:33 - Determining Sprinkler Rate
9:27 - Calculating Timers Part 2
11:29 - Building the Circuit
14:42 - Six Planter Example
20:39 - Outro
I’m pretty good with the electricity system in Rust, I have a background in Electronics Technology so the logic gates and whatnot come naturally for me, but I just wanted to give you kudos for how well you explain everything, how clean your wiring is, and simply how much effort you put into these tutorials! The custom graphics on the signs are excellent too, very immersive!
Well done man, you deserve a hell of a lot more credit.
Thank you! I really do appreciate the feedback.
One of the most legit in-depth guides to how quirky sprinklers really work.
Man thank you so much for this! I've been playing for about six months now and this is easily the best explained water system I've ever seen. So many tutorials out there give some basic tips but skip half the details so that if your farm doesn't perfectly match their build, you have no idea how to properly adjust it.
You're welcome! I'm happy it was useful for you.
Is it 1.43 minutes or ~1.67 minutes?
Not only did this video show me how to automate this, it showed and explained best position of sprinklers AND light, well planned out video to the point. Thank you! You answered everything i was looking for as a new player!
Awesome!
I get different number when I calculate 50/(75-45) = 1.66 not 1.43. Did I do something wrong? The calculation for 6 planter boxes is the same as I have but the image confuses me a bit.
is because u need to convert to hex system
50/30=1.667 in dec, that gives exactly 1 min and 40 sec (100 sec) and not 86 sec... or i don't get it @@mauro2396
This type of tutorial takes me back to the time I was in Uni searching for tutorials in youtube. Thanks for that.
Nice, and you're welcome!
This video needs so much more attention. I haven't been able to find another videa that has as much information on all this, let alone another video that would present it in such an informative and explanatory manner. Great video!
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback.
The only annoying part is, how do you get to the correct initial value and maintain it? If you are over satured, you need to reduce the water level to the optimal system before activating this system. Then if nothing is planted you need to ensure the system is off
what if my planters doesnt get the same amout of water at the end? i mean i put 6 planters and one maybe will end with 6000 and another with 4400
Amazing! I am speechless.... just the video I was looking for! Please keep up the great content is not that common nowadays
Thank you!
Fantastic video, also helps save on water for me since water pump is not accesible this wipe for me, tyvm
this is exactly what I was looking for!! such a great tutorial
I was being stubborn and wanted to design the same concept (timer on, timer off cycle) but without copying someone else's circuit, especially since most were designed pre-electric April2024 update.
I came here to see if Austin's design could improve mine and found we designed similar circuits but post electric update this can be done with a few less components and with only 5rW: 1xbranch & switch, 2x Blockers, splitters, and timers.
Note: It should be 6rW but currently it appears the pump can be run off toggle power and you just leave pump power empty.
Hard to describe the circuit in words but Branch Set to 2/3.
2rW goes to off-blocker which leads to OutputSplitter. OutputSplitter leads to PumpToggle and On-Timer-Toggle (this is half of the 'reset').
3rW goes to the other Splitter which powers both timers and the On-Blocker.
Off-Timer-Output leads to the Off-Blocker-Block-Passthrough.
Same for On-Timer&Blocker.
On-Blocker-Output leads to the Off-Timer-toggle (this is the other half of the reset).
I found Austin's math and buffer concept overly complcated. I did the math my own way and found a single sprinkler overwaters 4 large planter by 20% so I set my Timers to a ratio if 20:80 (I'm using 200sec:800sec for simplicity sake).
Appears to be holding the water steady.
So 1 sprinkler will keep 4 planters at 9000 with 45ml/min total planter usage? I see in his testing, 2 sprinklers on a 4-plot gave 75 (or 72 in the video) to each planter. Dividing by 2 because he used 2 sprinklers, that would be 37-38 per minute. That would seem to be less than the 45ml/min usage and thus 1 sprinkler would not "over-water" a 4plot room. Am I missing something here?
@@notthatbirdman yeah, the next wipe I tried doing the math again to apply it to a different config and found out I either
a) forgot how I figured out the numbers originally
Or
b) made a mistake in my original math somewhere but somehow mistakenly came to roughly the right on/off ratio.
So yeah... I'm too lazy to go back and try and work out exact numbers or figure out how the math works. All I know is with one sprinkler a 80%/20% on/off cycle holds the water fairly stable in a 4 large planter config (assuming no w in the genetics). *shrug*
@@notthatbirdman reread your comment and without going into the maths, I just know from experience that 1 sprinkler will overwater 4 large planters. Before I started using timers I'd just manually turn them off every now and again whenever I was in base.
Fantastic video, thank you. Two quick questions: Does each genetic variation of each plant type require its own specific light / water conditions? If so, should each plant type (and genetic variation) be grown in its own planter box with adjusted-per-plant watering / light conditions?
Finally someone explains the math instead of the generic "5 seconds on 10 seconds off"
The upkeep is straight 9 by the amount of mL in ONE box? Because you had 6 planters so I was thinking 9(plants)×5(water plant upkeep)×6 (planters) = 270 which would be a crazy upkeep number. Is that intentional to just stick to one planter box as the initial value? Or do I actually need to count the other planters as well?
Just discovered your channel and Im in love with the way you explain things it makes it easy to follow. For that reason Ive subscribed and am looking for more content in the future!
thank you!
Great video.
thank you!
Great video, just what i wanted and needed!
Awesome!
Keep up the great work !
thank you!
Very clean and well explained.
thank you!
Great video I’m translating the formulas for my team but I can easily follow your layout - farming and horses are next to be released on console. If you decided to make another farming video can you walkthrough the desalination process and water intake for rivers/lakes?
Excellent idea. I'll make a farming equipment video. Thanks!
cool video! Anmy automation for planters yet?
No, not yet. It would be awesome if we could have some kind of planting/harvest automation.
we need someone to make a google sheet for this stuff
Any help as my system starts on the runs and everything shuts off.
We need to have scientific battles between you and the real civil engineer
Lmaooo
can you add 1 more pump and make another 6 planter setup from the same circuit or do i have to make another circuit for every 6 planters?
You can add more pumps off of the one circuit. Reinstall the green line that runs out of the middle bottom Branch Out that powers the Fluid/Switch Pump in the video to a splitter instead. From there you can now run up to 3 pumps off that splitter. You can continue to split off for however many pumps you want within the wattage limits of the battery.
You will then need to adjust the lower Branch Switches to accommodate the added splitter(s) and pumps.
As an example, if you wanted to run 2 pumps off the circuit, set the bottom left Branch Out to 18v and the bottom middle Branch Out to 3v.
If you wanted to run 3 pumps off that new splitter, set the bottom left Branch Out to 19v and the bottom middle Branch Out to 4v.
Happy to help if you have trouble!
@@AustinKlailaGames thanks, I will try and message if im having troubles
Bruh I wired everything up for the automation, except when i flip the switch both timers turn on instead of just the off timer, its hurting my brain trying to figure out why. The only difference Is i have one more pump running thats already getting power from a separate source, but thats just to get the water pumping upstairs when the main pump is toggled from the timer. I've tried playing with the branches and values but nothings changing, both timers and the sprinklers just turn on and then when the sprinklers turn off THEN the timers start alternating. No clue why, the entire circuit is wired the exact same but both timers turn on when you flip the switch.
Hey, sorry. I've been crazy busy. Did you get it figured out? Often the problem relates to Branch Out settings. Do you have discord?
I'm getting the exact same issue. Did you ever get that fixed?
@@wmarvel Edit, sorry! Upon further investigation the issue is the splitter outputs and what specific components they're hooked up to. The outputs of the splitter must be connected to the two blockers and the off timer as shown in the video (I said they didn't which is incorrect) or both timers will run together.
Every time I reset the system with the switch and restart both timers activate, can’t figure how for you the 2nd clock runs first (I’m on console btw maybe that’s it)
I did some testing and it appears that if both timers are set to the same duration they will sometimes run together when initiated. Add like 0.0001 or something (example 1 sec becomes 1.0001) to offset them a little bit. Should fix your problem. Obviously, you don't have to use a decimal, they just need to be different.
Another (weird) fix is to power the two blockers using the opposite outputs on the splitter (far left splitter output to the right blocker, far right splitter output to the left blocker). Just swap what I did in the video. This is probably the easiest fix assuming it doesn't break with future updates.
I’ve tried this so many times and no matter what I do I can’t get the “off” timer to receive power plz help
Happy to help. Do you have Discord?
Actually I don't know how it is working for you guys. My one is starting both timers when switched on and doesn't alternate. I managed to get it running by removing the blocker of the 'off' timer. (which is now running continuously for on+off duration)
Check to make sure you have the correct amount of power running from each branch. If I had to guess I'd say you're short on volts somewhere.
Edit, sorry! Upon further investigation the issue is the splitter outputs and what specific components they're hooked up to. The outputs of the splitter must be connected to the two blockers and the off timer as shown in the video (I said they didn't which is incorrect) or both timers will run together.
@@AustinKlailaGames wow its crazy how that simple thing changed everything
Hey brother, mine is always starting with both timers on? What am I doing wrong?
The most likely reason is that your branch out settings are off
@@AustinKlailaGames everything else seems to work the right way. Just on start up both my timers start on. Then he cycles correctly. The only thing I did differently is from the branch above the “on” timer I went to a splitter as I’ve got 3 pumps running instead of one.
@kparr5 does it always turn both on when you turn the switch off and then on?
@@AustinKlailaGames yes. Then everything works as your does. When I get on I’ll reply with the set up I’m running.
@@kparr5 cool. There are instances where timers will do this depending on how you set up the circuit. If you have discord feel free to jump on mine if you have pics to share.
When I switch the switch ON it's default is sprinkler timer ON not OFF, what have I done wrong?
ah my timer handles were both set the same direction somehow, I set them as in your picture and they cycle ok, not sure if the default position is off, tho...
nope, when I turn the switch on...BOTH timers go ON?
Yup cycles fine if I manually unplug and flick over a timer then re wire BUT when I use the switch it powers both timers and the off timer does not turn off the on timer at the very start???
Edit, sorry! Upon further investigation the issue is the splitter outputs and what specific components they're hooked up to. The outputs of the splitter must be connected to the two blockers and the off timer as shown in the video (I said they didn't which is incorrect) or both timers will run together.
@@AustinKlailaGames I set it up exactly as you have it and both timers came at the same time, I will try again soon
I feel so dumb.
It starts both of the timers
Check to make sure you set all the Branch Switches to their correct values
@@AustinKlailaGames Everything is correct. And i found the problem, it's the splitter. At 13:44 you say it doesn't matter , but it does matter. Had sprinklers on blocker and timer switched
@@kaarelk274 Cant believe it was that! it actually matter idk why but it does, thanks to you too
@@kaarelk274 hi, can you pls make a fast video:) pls
@@xDarknessLorddx Just follow this video and dont belive in any "it doesnt matter"s and it should work just fine
Wasted 4 hours of my life on a circuit that just does not work!!!! Either you've forgotten to mention something important or it just doesn't fully automatically loop, in which case i'm better off just manually flipping a switch. Whoever clicks this video save your time and don't bother!!!
This works just fine for me
Works perfectly
Do you have discord? I'm happy to check it out for you
I fixed it. Was my bad. Rewatched Had one wire wrong
@@heatonhigh hey nice job working it out