I've installed a KC868-a16 and used the 12v powersupply delivered by Kincony. For output's I use a seperate 24v power supply. The board is flashed by using ESPHOME+HomeAssistant.

5 inputs+outputs are in use. 

The problem occurs when using the default code (by Kincony) and when I use a modified version. 

The problem:
- When output 1,2,3,4 switched on, the corresponding LED's switch on and my relays switch on. 
- When switching output 5 on, all LED's switch off, except5. all relays stay on, but cannot be controlled by switching off the output (1,2,3,4).

the same issue occurs when I switch 1,2,4,5 on. Then output 3 starts the problem. 

my thoughts: 
- I2C adresses seem to be ok (v1.6 board)
- no library installed

Please let me know

Hi everyone

I am diving into home automation for the first time and just got my hands on some Kincony devices. I'm excited to start building my smart home with ESPHome and Home Assistant but could use some guidance.

I've followed the basic setup instructions but I'm hitting a few roadblocks. I'd appreciate any tips on:-

• Flashing Firmware: What's the best way to install ESPHome firmware on Kincony devices? Are there specific settings I should know about?
  
• Configuration Files: Can anyone share example YAML configuration files for common Kincony devices? I need help understanding how to set up sensors, switches, etc.
  
• Home Assistant Integration: How do I smoothly integrate my flashed and configured devices into Home Assistant? Any tips for a reliable connection?
  
• Troubleshooting: What are common issues to watch out for during setup?
  

Hello guys! :)

I am excited to start integrating them with ESPHome and Home Assistant but I am finding the initial setup a bit challenging.

I have gone through the basic installation guides but I could use some help with the following:-

• What are the best practices for flashing ESPHome firmware onto Kincony devices? Are there any specific settings or configurations I should be aware of?
  
• Could anyone share sample YAML configuration files for common Kincony devices? I am looking for examples to better understand how to define sensors, switches and other components.
  
• Once the devices are flashed and configured, what's the best way to integrate them into Home Assistant? Are there any tips for ensuring a smooth connection and reliable performance?
  
• Any advice on common issues or pitfalls to avoid during this setup process?
  

Hello,
I used the KC868-A2 AT debug code to test the connection with the SIM7600E-L1C module. However, I did not get any response... The serial monitor keeps showing " Initializing... " only. Code as below. I would appreciate it if you could help solve this issue.

Thank you

Hi , 

i am trying to integrate my KC868-AIO into my loxone system . 

i am new to this so i am having some problems. 

i have done this so far : 

pc and Kincony AIO are connected to the same acces point. 

i can acces the AIO tru ESPhome . 
   
when i configure the AIO there i can find the AIO in my wireless network
i was able to connect with the download tool so the firmware V2 could be installed but there i get stuck

the download is succesful
   

but then i can not do anything .

if i use the scan device tool i can not find the kincony 
and the wireless signal of the kincony is gone until i re install it with the esphome "install for first use". 

i am sure i am making some silly fault but unexperienced me is stuck at the moment

Hi!
I received my new AIO!!!
Nice and fun. I managed to create the yaml file from your example  
All work fine but .... I have a curiosity. is a way to let say "map" digital input 1 to output 1?

My scenario:

I want to user "click" buttons to turn on the light, connected to a digital input.
When I press the button 1/ digital input 1, I want taht output 1 to turn on.
If the output 1 is on, when I press the button, I want that output 1 to turn off.


I'm using Home Assistant.

Thank You!

I've purchased a KC868-A32 module and its functionallity is as expected.

I try to implement an I2C communication between the KC868-A32 module and an arduino device in order to control PWD IOs of the arduino through the KC868-A32 module (i.e. through Home assistant).

Could you please provide some instructions or an example on the code for the arduino device?

Thank you in advance
SSO

Good morning everyone,
I'll start by saying that I'm completely ignorant of esp32 and it's my first experience. I have home hassistant on raspberry and I would like to show the sensors I have on the French windows.
I have 8 sensors, 2 PIRs, 2 sirens, 1 inserter, 1 keypad, 1 armored door sensor all wired. I also have 5 radio sensors and 2 radio pirs. Is the KC868-A16 model ok? Does anyone have a guide on how I can connect and configure everything to see all the various sensors on the home assistant?

Hello Kincony,

I would suggest to do something with the forum configuration. It is getting useless with the thousands of deleted spam threads and in between one or two normal forum topic.
It is getting really difficult to find and read the valuable information in the forum.

You just need to put some control to prevent spambots.

Some suggestions:
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- Moderate first post for each user.
- complex registration questions
- new users manual activation

Anyone any other ideas?

Is there any plan to do something against these spammers?

thanks

Hi Kincony,
I hope you are well.

I have recently purchased the KC868-A2 via AliExpress.
This is a great device with ethernet and RS485. It is a very fine unit. It joins my KC868-A4 and KC868-A8 in my systems.

This unit was purchased to interface with ModBus water meters at a remote site.
This has been progressing well until I had a problem making the RS485 work.

The board is KC868-A2-V2.4. I notice this is slightly different to the circuit diagram on the website which is made for V2.3. I am not sure if this is part of my problem as I might be testing incorrect pins?

My issue is I cannot see RS485 waveforms at the output.
In my fault finding I traced back and looked at the signal at several points:
1. P6 9H connector on the "A and B" points. No signal during transmit.
2. I checked the output of MAX13487ELSA (pin 6 and pin 7) to find no output during transmit.
3. The output of the ESP32 Pin 8 shows the ModBus command (Siglent Storage Oscilloscope).
4. I checked input of  MAX13487ELSA (pin 4 to gnd)  to see the RS485 signal coming from the ESP32 Pin 8. It is good level. The ESP32 is running latest version Tasmota 14.1.0 and the UI confirms that the ModBus signals are working (this I think means the code is correct).

I see that the Pin 2 and pin 3 of the MAX13487 are held high (measures 5.2V) and so the device should present data on the RS485 oututs Pin6 and 5. There is no signal at A &B on P6 during transmit.

Do you have anysuggestions as to what is happening? 
I am doing something incorrect or is there possibly a fault?

Many thanks for any assistance you can provide.

Rgds

Adam