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24V Support

Posted by: yawniek - 04-18-2025, 05:06 PM - Forum: Suggestions and feedback on KinCony's products - Replies (2)

	Hi, It would be good to be able to see more prominently which products support 24V input voltage and which products do not support it. Sometimes the board notes 12V but they work with 24V and sometimes not. Could you clarify which products support 24V and maybe put input voltage more clearly into descriptions? Thank You Y

[arduino code examples for A6v3]-12 Read DS18B20 by 1-wire

Posted by: admin - 04-18-2025, 05:33 AM - Forum: KC868-A6v3 - No Replies

	here is ESP32 DS18B20 arduino library for KC868-A6v3. esp32-ds18b20-main.zip (Size: 6.49 KB / Downloads: 757)

KC868-AP JSON not valid

Posted by: simpl3x - 04-17-2025, 11:49 AM - Forum: KC868-AP / ADR - Replies (5)

Have KC868-AP

Code:
Board Model

KC868_AP

Software Version

v2.2.12

Build Date

Feb 28 2025 14:41:30

Serial Number

C82E18C85DFC

I try integrate it to Home Assistant over MQTT, but it not working.
I have this template:

Code:
mqtt:

  light:

  - name: 'KC868-AP-1-DIMM-1'

    unique_id: KC868-AP-1-DIMM-1

    schema: template

    command_topic: "KC868_AP/C82E18C85DFC/SET"

    state_topic: "KC868_AP/C82E18C85DFC/STATE"

    command_on_template: >

      {% if brightness is defined %}

      {"dac1":{"value":{{(brightness / 255  * 100) | int - 1}}}

      {% else %}

      {"dac1":{"value":255}}

      {% endif %}

    command_off_template: >

      {"dac1":{"value":0}}

    state_template: >

      {% if value_json.dac1.value == 0 %}

      off

      {% else %}

      on

      {% endif %}

    brightness_template: >

      {{ (value_json.dac1.value / 99 * 255) | int }}

when I change dimmer value in HA, message received on device and dimmer value is changed, but light state in HA still Unknown.
I try to check status JSON in linter and it have mistake:

Code:
{"input1":{"value":false},"input2":{"value":false},"input3":{"value":false},"input4":{"value":false},"input5":{"value":false},"input6":{"value":false},"input7":{"value":false},"input8":{"value":false},"input9":{"value":false},"input10":{"value":false},"input11":{"value":false},"input12":{"value":false},"input13":{"value":false},"input14":{"value":false},"input15":{"value":false},"input16":{"value":false},"input17":{"value":false},"input18":{"value":false},"output1":{"value":false},"output2":{"value":true},"dac1":{"value":0},"dac2":{"value":0},"dac3":{"value":0},"dac4":{"value":0},"dac5":{"value":0},"dac6":{"value":0},"dac7":{"value":0},"dac8":{"value":0},"dac9":{"value":0},"dac10":{"value":0},"dac11":{"value":0},"dac12":{"value":0},"dac13":{"value":0},"dac14":{"value":0},"dac15":{"value":0},"dac16":{"value":0},}

after "dac16":{"value":0}, has extra comma.
if I publish valid JSON in status topic without extra comma HA gets status of dimmer channel correct:

Code:
{"input1":{"value":false},"input2":{"value":false},"input3":{"value":false},"input4":{"value":false},"input5":{"value":false},"input6":{"value":false},"input7":{"value":false},"input8":{"value":false},"input9":{"value":false},"input10":{"value":false},"input11":{"value":false},"input12":{"value":false},"input13":{"value":false},"input14":{"value":false},"input15":{"value":false},"input16":{"value":false},"input17":{"value":false},"input18":{"value":false},"output1":{"value":false},"output2":{"value":true},"dac1":{"value":0},"dac2":{"value":0},"dac3":{"value":0},"dac4":{"value":0},"dac5":{"value":0},"dac6":{"value":0},"dac7":{"value":0},"dac8":{"value":0},"dac9":{"value":0},"dac10":{"value":0},"dac11":{"value":0},"dac12":{"value":0},"dac13":{"value":0},"dac14":{"value":0},"dac15":{"value":0},"dac16":{"value":0}}

KC 868-A32

Posted by: simona - 04-16-2025, 10:02 AM - Forum: KC868-A32/A32 Pro - Replies (2)

	i am trying to enable one of my A32 Board modbus slave using the firmware if i go to protocol> general it will log me out .What is the issue. Other boards work well but one doesnt

DS18B20 temp sensor

Posted by: windpomp - 04-16-2025, 06:07 AM - Forum: KC868-A6 - Replies (7)

	Good day how do I connect a DS18B20 temperature sensor to a KC868-A6 so that I can monitor it through smart home app

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.

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