Embodiments of the disclosure relate to automated water sprinkler systems, and more particularly to programmable electronically controlled sprinkler systems which are controllable to affect sprinkler direction and time of watering over a defined coverage pattern. The particular improvements disclosed herein relate to location awareness of the system based on physical location of the unit relative to one or more base platforms, as well as gesture/motion control of the unit for manual operation through the use of an on-board accelerometer.

A rotating sprinkler for irrigation is disclosed. The sprinkler can include a stator spaced upstream from a turbine to form a mixing region therebetween. The stator can define a primary flow path and a bypass flow path. The primary flow path is aligned relative to the plurality of blades so that water exiting the primary flow path traverses the mixing region and impinges on the plurality of blades at a first angle of attack. The bypass flow path is aligned relative to the primary flow path so that water exiting the bypass flow path intersects the water exiting the primary flow path in the mixing region to cause the water exiting the primary flow path to impinge on the plurality of blades at a second angle of attack. The sprinkler can further include a valve configured to regulate flow between the primary flow path and the bypass flow path.

A multi-mode sprinkler adjustable for part or full circle operation to irrigate a selected area is provided. The sprinkler includes a nozzle for dispensing fluid, a set of gears for rotating the nozzle, and an arc setting mechanism that cooperates with the set of gears. The arc setting mechanism comprises a fixed trip for switching to a first direction for the nozzle and an adjustable trip movable relative to the fixed trip for setting an arc of rotation for the nozzle in the part circle mode. The arc setting mechanism also includes a toggle for engaging the fixed trip and the adjustable trip to switch between a first direction and a second direction when in the part circle mode. In the full circle mode, the adjustable trip is deflected radially outward, and the fixed trip deflects radially outward as it passes the toggle, allowing continuous rotation of the nozzle. A memory arc function is also provided, in which the arc setting mechanism returns to an originally set arc of rotation after mishandling of the sprinkler.

A multi-mode sprinkler adjustable for part or full circle operation to irrigate a selected area is provided. The sprinkler includes a nozzle for dispensing fluid, a set of gears for rotating the nozzle, and an arc setting mechanism that cooperates with the set of gears. The arc setting mechanism comprises a fixed trip for switching to a first direction for the nozzle and an adjustable trip movable relative to the fixed trip for setting an arc of rotation for the nozzle in the part circle mode. The arc setting mechanism also includes a toggle for engaging the fixed trip and the adjustable trip to switch between a first direction and a second direction when in the part circle mode. In the full circle mode, the adjustable trip is deflected radially outward, and the fixed trip deflects radially outward as it passes the toggle, allowing continuous rotation of the nozzle. A memory arc function is also provided, in which the arc setting mechanism returns to an originally set arc of rotation after mishandling of the sprinkler.