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Default Sprinkler controller for visually impared

Eric in North TX wrote:


I agree, I go for my reading glasses anytime I go to reprogram either
of my thermostats.

the display is easy enough to see, but the buttons have micro print, &
unless i memorize them,
I have no idea which does what. Same for the phones, using them to
dial a number no problem, but try to program
something in, & reading glasses are required. I see pretty well, for
the most part and will Mr. Magoo it until full time glasses
are required. What I do is leave a cheap pair of glasses near any
challenge, A set of 2.0 near the timer could do it.


Shes Legally blind so she always has her glasses with her. She will need
more help than glasses. If its easy to operate that would be a big plus.
She has a good enough memory. Also if its easy for me to tell her what to
do, thats a big plus as well.

Which means not too many "menu" layers.