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  ModBus RequesMapping Sensors (T1, T2) to ADC Channels on KC868-A6
Posted by: ka.mobo - 12-11-2024, 07:03 AM - Forum: Development - Replies (3)

Hello Admin

I am currently working with ModBus RS-485 the KC868 series board (specifically the KC868-A6) and would like to understand how analog sensors, such as T1, T2, or other analog inputs, are mapped to the ADC channels in the hardware configuration. (I am using the Firmware KCS_KC868_A6_V2.2.5)
Could you please provide:

  1. Hardware documentation that specifies the connection of sensors (T1, T2, etc.) to the ADC channel register addresses.
  2. Any relevant details or examples for configuring and reading sensor data using Modbus function code 03.

This information would greatly assist in correctly interpreting sensor data from the board.

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  Which parts to order for Loxone Project?
Posted by: killeriq - 12-10-2024, 11:29 PM - Forum: KinCony integrate with Loxone home automation - Replies (13)

Hi,

just recently found about your Boards and luckily there is also some Loxone integration options available right from the producer. Great!

I would like to double check which parts / boards should I order to integrate with Loxone.
Loxone (master) <-> Kincony boads (Slave)

Eventually MQTT,UDP or Tasmota system would be also fine to integrate with Loxone (as i have already few devices working)

Here is the list what I would like to have:

KC868-E16S

  1. Preferably via LAN Cable (due to stability and latency)
  2. 12-16x Relays to operate 230v devices. Relays should be easily replaceable as on KC-868-E16 boards
  3. few DI for Digital Buttons, Impulse meter / Power consumption
    KC868-E16S (not sure if 1-wire is there, but I see some I2C Extender on board
  4. 1-wire for Temperature / Humidity sensor
  5. I2C support for SHT31 sensors or SCD30 (temp/hum/co2)
    Probably some additional board to get AO ports
  6. 2-3x AO 0-10v controller for FANs


Some of those features should be possible via
KC868-E16S
or KC868-E16T (not sure what is the difference, + Tuya support feature?)
In case there is newer / more suitable board, please let me know


Thanks!
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  tank sensor
Posted by: gal - 12-10-2024, 08:34 PM - Forum: KC868-A32/A32 Pro - Replies (1)

Hi 

Very new to all of this.

I have 2 diesel tank level sensors in ohms can this be configured to kcs software as I have looked and I believe they are in volts?

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  Floating inputs are changing state
Posted by: oyvind@kinsey.no - 12-10-2024, 03:57 PM - Forum: KC868-A16 - Replies (11)

I have a v1.6 board that is currently not connected to anything; it is powered with a quality mean well 12v power supply. 

The integration into home assistant is made using your example yaml for Esp home (included).

The problem is some of the inputs will randomly toggle on and off.. From my reading, the PCF8574P has an internal weak pull-up, so it should not read a signal unless there's sufficient input on the optocoupler, which would require pulling the input down to ground.


Any ideas what could be causing this?



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  A8 keeps dying
Posted by: heffneil - 12-10-2024, 12:29 PM - Forum: KC868-A series and Uair Smart Controller - Replies (1)

I am using a A8 with my drapes.  I have NO inputs and just using the built in relays to trigger dry contacts.  I am running ESPHome.  The A8 I have doesn't have enough relays so I have two units side by side.  The are connected to a POE switch and each one is being powered via a POE to 12v splitter.  One of the units keeps dying.  It will not be pingable.  I have disabled the web server in esphome and I have disabled Bluetooth.  I reflashed several times.  After about 12 hours it will just stop responding.  I replaced it with another unit yesterday and today it continues to work with the same firmware. I believe this device is bad - but no idea how to debug and not interested I have too many other things going on.  This unit is believed to be bad.

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  GPIO Connector
Posted by: williemcvillage - 12-10-2024, 08:52 AM - Forum: KC868-AI - Replies (1)

Hi, I recently also bought the board KC868-AI, and I want to use the free GPIOs onboard. 

Can you recommend a connector to soldier on the board? Maybe an aliexpress link?

I tried xh 2.54, but they are too big.

Thanks

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  Esphome invalid config KC-868 A8
Posted by: Lory - 12-09-2024, 06:48 PM - Forum: KC868-A series and Uair Smart Controller - Replies (11)

In KC-868 A8 in EspHome I have problems setting up the switch component.

I want that when I press digital Input#1 then relay #1 Toggles.

PCF8574 I/O Expander uses I2C Bus to set IDs, probably that is why the YAML validator don't recognizes the ID of light1? I don't know.
I know I can link the inputs and the relays in HomeAssistant, but I want the logic to be coded in the board so It still works if Internet brokes.
I also know that KCS firmware allows that requirement, but I am looking for an EspHome solution.

Thank you

EspHome Config:

Code:
esphome:
  name: esphome-web-026fd8
  platform: ESP32
  board: esp32dev

i2c:
  sda: 4
  scl: 5
  scan: true
  id: bus_a

logger:

api:

ota:
  - platform: esphome

ethernet:
  type: LAN8720
  mdc_pin: GPIO23
  mdio_pin: GPIO18
  clk_mode: GPIO17_OUT
  phy_addr: 0

pcf8574:
  - id: 'out'  # for output channel 1-8
    address: 0x24

  - id: 'in'  # for input channel 1-8
    address: 0x22

switch:
  - platform: gpio
    name: "light1"
    pin:
      pcf8574: out
      number: 0
      mode: OUTPUT
      inverted: true


binary_sensor:
  - platform: gpio
    name: "input1"
    pin:
      pcf8574: in
      number: 0
      mode: INPUT
      inverted: true
    on_press:
      then:
        - switch.toggle: light1

Yaml Validator Output:
   

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  AG8 + ESPHOME + SmartIR
Posted by: tenabiker - 12-09-2024, 03:43 PM - Forum: KC868-AG / AG Pro / AG8 / Z1 - Replies (4)

Hello,
I`m Trying to integrate AG8 with SmartIR project. It uses "remote" entity to transmit raw data from homeassistant directly to device.

https://github.com/smartHomeHub/SmartIR

I had sucess using broadlink rm4 pro transmiter, but AG8 entity do not appear at homeassistant remote entities:

   

I`m using following yaml file:

Code:
esphome:
  name: ag8-teste
  friendly_name: ag8-teste
  platformio_options:
    board_build.flash_mode: dio


esp32:
  board: esp32-s3-devkitc-1
  framework:
    type: esp-idf
    sdkconfig_options:
      SOC_RMT_SUPPORT_RX_PINGPONG: "n"
# Enable logging
logger:
  hardware_uart: USB_SERIAL_JTAG
# Enable Home Assistant API
api:


wifi:
  ssid: !secret wifi_ssid
  password: !secret wifi_password

remote_receiver:
  pin: 48
  rmt_channel: 4 
  dump: all

remote_transmitter:
  - id: ir1
    pin: 9
    carrier_duty_percent: 50%
    rmt_channel: 0
  - id: ir2
    pin: 10
    carrier_duty_percent: 50%
  - id: ir3
    pin: 11
    carrier_duty_percent: 50%
  - id: ir4
    pin: 12
    carrier_duty_percent: 50%

switch:
  - platform: template
    name: IR-Send1
    turn_on_action:
      - remote_transmitter.transmit_panasonic:
          transmitter_id: ir1
          address: 0x4004
          command: 0x8140DFA2

  - platform: template
    name: IR-Send2
    turn_on_action:
      - remote_transmitter.transmit_panasonic:
          transmitter_id: ir2
          address: 0x4004
          command: 0x8140DFA2

  - platform: template
    name: IR-Send3
    turn_on_action:
      - remote_transmitter.transmit_panasonic:
          transmitter_id: ir3
          address: 0x4004
          command: 0x8140DFA2

  - platform: template
    name: IR-Send4
    turn_on_action:
      - remote_transmitter.transmit_panasonic:
          transmitter_id: ir4
          address: 0x4004
          command: 0x8140DFA2


  - platform: uart
    uart_id: uart_485
    name: "RS485 Button"
    data: [0x11, 0x22, 0x33, 0x44, 0x55]

  - platform: uart
    uart_id: uart_232
    name: "RS232 Button"
    data: "RS232-test"

uart:
  - id: uart_485
    baud_rate: 9600
    debug:
      direction: BOTH
      dummy_receiver: true
      after:
        timeout: 10ms
    tx_pin: 18
    rx_pin: 8

  - id: uart_232
    baud_rate: 9600
    debug:
      direction: BOTH
      dummy_receiver: true
      after:
        timeout: 10ms
      sequence:
        - lambda: UARTDebug::log_string(direction, bytes);
    tx_pin: 17
    rx_pin: 16

binary_sensor:
  - platform: gpio
    name: "IO15"
    pin:
      number: 15
      inverted: true
      mode:
        input: true
        pullup: true
  - platform: gpio
    name: "IO38"
    pin:
      number: 38
      inverted: true
      mode:
        input: true
        pullup: true
  - platform: gpio
    name: "IO39"
    pin:
      number: 39
      inverted: true
      mode:
        input: true
        pullup: true
  - platform: gpio
    name: "IO40"
    pin:
      number: 40
      inverted: true
      mode:
        input: true
        pullup: true

web_server:
  port: 80

Device work just fine with other functions:

   

Only remote.ag8-teste entity is not working.

Anyone has an idea what could be my mistake ?

I`m using updated version possible:
  • Core2024.12.1
  • Supervisor2024.11.4
  • Operating System14.0
  • Frontend20241127.6
  • ESPHome addon: 2024.11.3

I appreciate all kind of help.

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  0-10v in analog input
Posted by: GDN20 - 12-09-2024, 06:03 AM - Forum: KC868-A4 - Replies (3)

please tell me, if I connect a voltage over 10v to the analog input 0-5v, will the port (pin) break? Do I understand correctly that at a voltage above 5v, the value will be 4095?

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  AutoSteps staircase lighting controller
Posted by: HansBagieta - 12-08-2024, 04:09 PM - Forum: KC868-AP / ADR - Replies (1)

Hello
I would like to build an AutoSteps staircase lighting controller that allows automatic control of the staircase lighting
in the staircase. Which gives the possibility of obtaining a decorative visual effect consisting of smooth
brightening and extinguishing of the stair lighting.
I would like the device to be configured using four buttons on the front (left/right/confirm/cancel - long press to return to the main screen) of the device and an OLED display, thanks to which I could change the staircase controller settings. It would be nice if the device allowed independent control of LED light sources up to 24 V DC. Do I need anything else besides the KC868-AP ESP32 DC12/24V LED Dimmer to control the brightness of the lights?
Control with a PWM signal:
• LED bulb, LED strip, LED module, LED strips, LED eyes

To be able to connect a signal from motion sensors at the beginning and end of the stairs, which would activate animations controlling the brightness of the connected light sources.

Can I also add an RTC time module?

Is it possible to make such a controller? Smile
Best regards Smile

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