Just installed my second controller and while I would love to see the controllers sync as one system I was pleased with the way the system currently works. Some of these posts concerned me and I’m posting here to possibly allieviate fear if someone is waiting for the grand solution before pulling the trigger on a second controller.
It is very easy to navigate between clocks and really not much different than trying to manage dumb clocks from crashing into each other. I run flex so there are days where I have long run times and if I see there is overlap I’ll probably change the Trees and SHrubs (drip zones) to even and odd days. That way grass and flowers will be the only thing that I need proper space between start times. I have no water restrictions so that obviously makes a big difference.
I have one more controller to buy and will probably watch this 2nd one for a few days and then pull the trigger on number 3. I really don’t see a downside since Franz assured us that the fix will be software related and wont make the Gen 2s obsolete. I trust that it is on the “list” and will be addressed as soon as it makes sense. When it does get addressed it will be a HUGE help to those of us trying to manage multiple clocks but until then I’m happy with having the smart features and dealing with the annoyance of messing with start and end times.
Hope this helps.