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Expose IFTT in KCSv3 as Switches in HomeAssistant

Posted by: riri0 - 04-15-2025, 01:41 PM - Forum: Suggestions and feedback on KinCony's products - Replies (6)

Hello.
I have a suggestion for your KCSv3. Can you add feature to expose enable/disable switches for each IFTT to MQTT/Home Assistant? Or at least a global enable/disable switch for all IFTT.
I have the A16v3 board I am currently using KCSv3 with home assistant for automation. I want to put more simple IFTT automation in KCSv3 and disable IFTT for normal use, but enable IFTT when power loss. My home assistant and A16v3 have different separate battery backup because they are in different locations. When I have power loss, my home assistant battery backup maybe last 30 minutes maximum, the A16v3 should last a very long time with its own battery backup because very low power consumption. So I want when my home assistant detect power loss, enable IFTT in KCSv3 so that I can have basic automation still running, but when power come back, disable IFTT to have more advanced automation using home assistant. I don't want the IFTT automation clash with home assistant automations.

I also have another question/suggestion.
I am still new and learning about esp32 and Kincony products and features. I follow your website: https://www.kincony.com/how-to-use-kcsv3...board.html to install KCSv3 firmware, but I do not see any instructions on how to update from older version to newer version. Do I repeat the same steps? Can you add in your webpage instructions of how to update KCSv3 from older version to newer version? Does it keep all the settings and IFTT from the older version?

KC868-AP 48V

Posted by: simpl3x - 04-15-2025, 08:21 AM - Forum: KC868-AP / ADR - Replies (1)

	Hi, I need DC Dimmer for 48V LED can I use KC868-AP for this? 20N06 works with 60V. look like it work's? I'am right?

Issues with Ethernet connection

Posted by: michaelonmac - 04-15-2025, 07:05 AM - Forum: KC868-M16 / M1 / MB / M30 - Replies (7)

I have just received the KC868-M16-V2.1 board with PoE module.

I am able to power the board ok with PoE. however I am unable to get ESPHome to connect via Ethernet.

ESPHome config is

Code:
ethernet:

  type: LAN8720

  mdc_pin: GPIO23

  mdio_pin: GPIO18

  clk_mode: GPIO17_OUT

  phy_addr: 0

I have also added static IP as follows:

Code:
ethernet:

  type: LAN8720

  mdc_pin: GPIO23

  mdio_pin: GPIO18

  clk_mode: GPIO17_OUT

  phy_addr: 0

  manual_ip:

    static_ip: 192.168.85.24

    gateway: 192.168.85.1

    subnet: 255.255.255.0

    dns1: 192.168.85.1

Getting errors about IP when using DHCP

Code:
[16:51:12][I][ethernet:248]: Starting ethernet connection

[16:51:12][W][component:157]: Component ethernet set Warning flag: waiting for IP configuration

When using StaticIP it looks promising

Code:
[16:51:12][I][ethernet:259]: Connected via Ethernet!

[16:51:12][C][ethernet:515]:   IP Address: 192.168.85.24

[16:51:12][C][ethernet:516]:   Hostname: 'energy-monitor'

[16:51:12][C][ethernet:517]:   Subnet: 255.255.255.0

[16:51:12][C][ethernet:518]:   Gateway: 192.168.85.1

[16:51:12][C][ethernet:523]:   DNS1: 192.168.85.1

[16:51:12][C][ethernet:524]:   DNS2: 0.0.0.0

[16:51:12][C][ethernet:536]:   MAC Address: E4:65:B8:6A:91:FC

[16:51:12][C][ethernet:537]:   Is Full Duplex: YES

[16:51:12][C][ethernet:538]:   Link Speed: 100

However it is unable to be seen on the network at all.

I have tried different cables and ports on my network switch.

Free Sample - IoT Building Managment

Posted by: sm4l - 04-14-2025, 07:57 PM - Forum: Apply for free sample product - No Replies

Dear KinCony Team,
I'm writing to apply for a free sample of your KC868 series devices.
I recently purchased a KC868-A6 v1.3SP board to evaluate its capabilities and begin developing a dedicated monitoring and automation platform for KinCony hardware. However, I encountered an issue during firmware upload: although the board is detected via USB and the LED turns on, it is not properly recognized by the SPDownload tool. As a result, I was unable to flash the firmware successfully.
I tested multiple data-capable cables and ensured no sensors or external loads were connected, but the issue persisted. Therefore, I would like to test the same custom firmware on another KC868-A6 board to verify whether the problem is hardware-related.
My main goal is to build a flexible and user-friendly platform that supports MQTT, HTTP APIs, and OTA updates. It will feature a real-time dashboard for device monitoring, control, and automation – all optimized for KinCony products.
Additionally, I’m very interested in exploring a partnership with KinCony. I believe your hardware combined with our software platform has great potential in the smart building and industrial automation market. If possible, I’d also like to discuss OEM opportunities where we can brand and distribute the solution together in our region.
Looking forward to your reply and the possibility of working together.
Best regards,

Lucas Mendes.
Dev/Owner
dw360.io

Notes on using the DHT22

Posted by: twostar - 04-14-2025, 12:38 PM - Forum: KC868-A series and Uair Smart Controller - Replies (2)

There are several threads on here about issues with the popular DHT22 sensors, this is an attempt to summarise them in one place. To begin, there are actually multiple things sold as DHT22's, the main ones being the raw sensors with 4 pins:

and the other being DHT22 modules with 3 wires and built-in pullup resistors and decoupling capacitors:

A problem with these is that they're specced for 3.3 - 5V operation (even if some sites incorrectly claim 3 - 5V), so in theory can't be powered from the 3V output on the GPIO connector and need to be power from the 5V pin on the 433 MHz connector.

However at least for the KC868 A16v3 I've found that both the DHT22 4-pin and the DHT22 3-wire work fine on 3V (as well as 5V). However the 3-wire module is far more reliable than the 4-pin sensor, the 3-wire is immediately detected and updates consistently while the 4-pin takes several minutes to be detected and barely every updates.

It'd be interesting to hear the experiences others have had with different DHT22 sensors.

KC686-A6 error on upload

Posted by: sm4l - 04-14-2025, 06:33 AM - Forum: "KCS" v2 firmware system - Replies (8)

Hi everyone, I'm having trouble uploading data to my KinCony KC868-A6 v1.3SP board and would really appreciate some help.
This morning I got home and, to my disappointment, the board wasn’t working. I finally had time to try uploading my firmware again, but it’s not working.

The board’s LED is on as usual.
The USB connection is recognized by my computer.
However, in the SPDownload tool, the board info doesn’t appear — it seems like it’s not being detected properly.
I’ve tested four different USB cables (all confirmed to work for data transfer on my Samsung smartphone).
I don’t have any sensors connected to the board right now.
There were no power surges or electrical issues today, so I doubt the ESP32 is fried.

Has anyone experienced something similar or have any ideas on what I can try to fix this?
Thanks in advance!

UPDATE:

Code:
PS D:\Downloads\DEV KC686-A6\KCS_KC868_A6_V2.2.12> python -m esptool --chip esp32 --port COM7 erase_flash

esptool.py v4.8.1

Serial port COM7

Connecting....

Chip is ESP32-D0WD-V3 (revision v3.1)

Features: WiFi, BT, Dual Core, 240MHz, VRef calibration in efuse, Coding Scheme None

Crystal is 40MHz

MAC: 2c:bc:bb:bf:69:5c

Uploading stub...

Running stub...

Stub running...

Erasing flash (this may take a while)...

Chip erase completed successfully in 0.0s

Hard resetting via RTS pin...

PS D:\Downloads\DEV KC686-A6\KCS_KC868_A6_V2.2.12> python -m esptool --chip esp32 --port COM7 --baud 115200 write_flash 0x0 KCS_KC868_A6_V2.2.12.bin

esptool.py v4.8.1

Serial port COM7

Connecting....

Chip is ESP32-D0WD-V3 (revision v3.1)

Features: WiFi, BT, Dual Core, 240MHz, VRef calibration in efuse, Coding Scheme None

Crystal is 40MHz

MAC: 2c:bc:bb:bf:69:5c

Uploading stub...

Running stub...

Stub running...

Configuring flash size...

Flash will be erased from 0x00000000 to 0x001f4fff...

Compressed 2049248 bytes to 776667...

Wrote 2049248 bytes (776667 compressed) at 0x00000000 in 68.0 seconds (effective 241.1 kbit/s)...

File  md5: dca5832fce0deaae24a324e292f9835d

Flash md5: f0930babe06a54de41f91c7b9e0ece89

MD5 of 0xFF is b4b16439163a7c79fe686aebc65ec0b9

A fatal error occurred: MD5 of file does not match data in flash!

With erase the and flash, the board started to work again. but i cant update any config on web server.
i cant flash with ESP32 DOWNLOAD TOOL.

the error occours.

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KinCony Product selection platform released

Posted by: admin - 04-12-2025, 05:19 AM - Forum: News - No Replies

	you can easy to chose product at here: https://mq.kincony.com/qq/product/product-selector

KCS V2: mqtt topics status and commands

Posted by: sm4l - 04-12-2025, 04:01 AM - Forum: Suggestions and feedback on KinCony's products - No Replies

Suggested Topic & Payload
SUBSCRIBE MQTT Topic:
KC686-A6/SELFMACADRESS/status

Payload (published every 60 seconds by esp):
{
"sku": "KC686-A6",
"version": "XX.XXX.XX",
"mac": "SELFMACADRESS",
"ip": "IP",
"ssid": "dw360-4g",
"macrouter": "WIFIMAC",
"rssi": -64,
"ut": 125,
"ts": 1744429741
}

Publishing Behavior

Interval: Every 60 seconds
Field ut : Incremented uptime in minutes since last boot
Field ts : Current Unix timestamp (in seconds)
Purpose: Provides a periodic heartbeat/status update from the device

Suggested Topic & Payload
MQTT Topic:
KC686-A6/SELFMACADRESS/restart
Payload: 1

restart the board

Suggested Topic & Payload
MQTT Topic:
KC686-A6/SELFMACADRESS/wifi
Payload: ssid:password

Switch WIFI credentials

all relay controllers selection wizard

Posted by: peacemakerv - 04-11-2025, 10:04 AM - Forum: Schematic & diagram & Dimensions of KinCony PCB layout CAD file - Replies (5)

Hi, All

1) Is there any database (or table) of all controllers to choose the interfaces i need ? Some cross-reference table.

2) Now i need all docs (schematic at least) of the 3-pin relay controllers of all possible channels qty. 4\8\10\12\16\24\32\64 pcs of channels, but with 3-pins NO\NC\COM.

Separate product articles on the web-site are not unified structure, it needs to check each - maybe can you help to get all relay models sch together ?