App Manual

Drawing Mode

Drawing mode allows you to create your garden plan by tracing boundaries on a map.

1. Draw Perimeter
   Tap on the map to add points. Create at least 3 points to form an area. Tap the first point to close the perimeter.
2. Add Holes (Obstacles)
   Use the 'Hole' button to draw areas to exclude like houses, pools, or driveways within the perimeter.
3. Place Sprinklers
   Use the 'Sprinkler' button to manually place sprinklers, or 'Auto Sprinkler' for intelligent automatic placement.
4. Adjust and Export
   Drag sprinklers to adjust position. Use settings to change nozzle type and radius. Export the project when satisfied.

GPS Mode

GPS mode allows you to trace the perimeter by physically walking along the boundaries of your garden.

1. Position in Garden
   Go to a corner of your garden and wait for GPS to stabilize. Accuracy is shown on screen.
2. Start Recording
   When ready, press 'Add Point' to record your current position as a perimeter vertex.
3. Walk along Edge
   Move to the next corner of the garden and add another point. Repeat for all corners.
4. Close Perimeter
   When you have traced all boundaries, press 'Close Perimeter' to complete the shape and proceed to sprinkler placement.

Web GPS Mode

On desktop browsers, you can trace the perimeter directly on the satellite map without walking.

1. Search your Address
   Enter the garden address in the search bar to center the map on the correct location.
2. Activate Drawing Mode
   Once map is positioned, activate drawing mode to trace the perimeter on the satellite view.
3. Trace Boundaries
   Click on the map to add points following the garden edges visible in the aerial photo.

Auto Sprinkler

The Auto Sprinkler algorithm automatically places sprinklers to cover the entire area efficiently.

1. Prerequisite: Closed Perimeter
   Before using Auto Sprinkler, ensure you have closed at least one perimeter.
2. Select Sprinkler Type
   In settings, choose the sprinkler type and desired coverage radius.
3. Start Calculation
   Press 'Auto Sprinkler' and the algorithm will place sprinklers to maximize coverage and minimize overlaps.
4. Manual Adjust
   You can always move, add, or remove sprinklers after automatic placement.

Irrigation Simulation

The simulation feature allows you to see in real-time how water accumulates on the ground over time.

1. Activate Simulation
   Press the 'Play' icon in the toolbar to start the dynamic simulation.
2. Observe Accumulation
   Watch how the ground color changes from dark green to bright green as water is distributed.
3. Identify Critical Issues
   Yellow indicates zones with excessive accumulation, while red signals potential runoff (water waste).
4. Optimize the Project
   Use the simulation to adjust sprinkler orientation and opening until you achieve uniform irrigation without waste.

Tips

• Always start from corners when placing sprinklers manually.
• The "Head-to-Head" overlap guarantees irrigation uniformity.
• Use GPS mode on mobile for maximum measurement accuracy.