https://www.kincony.com/forum/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:47:46 +0000 MyBB https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9835 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:12:32 +0800 aredan]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9835
 Looking to monitor Grid-tied Inverter generation and grid consumption. I already have a Victron Meter VM-3P75CT and am in need of a second meter with the same capabilities (L1,L2 and L3) and cheaper. This will be integrated to Home-Assistant and Node-Red running on my CerboGX.

 Maybe you can build an N5 with L1,L2 and L3 ? ]]>
 Looking to monitor Grid-tied Inverter generation and grid consumption. I already have a Victron Meter VM-3P75CT and am in need of a second meter with the same capabilities (L1,L2 and L3) and cheaper. This will be integrated to Home-Assistant and Node-Red running on my CerboGX.

 Maybe you can build an N5 with L1,L2 and L3 ? ]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9832 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:23:22 +0800 admin]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9832
  KC868-A16S-V1.2_DWG.zip (Size: 3.07 MB / Downloads: 19) ]]>
  KC868-A16S-V1.2_DWG.zip (Size: 3.07 MB / Downloads: 19) ]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9831 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:26:52 +0800 ramiavdiel]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9831 We are using the KC868-A16 and need four 4–20mA inputs.
AI1 and AI2 are already configured for 4–20mA, while AI3 and AI4 are configured for 0–5V.
We understand from the schematic that converting AI3/AI4 internally would normally require replacing the SMD resistors (5.1kΩ / 10kΩ network with the 0Ω / 150Ω configuration used on AI1/AI2).
We would prefer not to modify or solder components on the PCB.
We tested an external solution on AI3 by connecting a 220Ω resistor externally across the analog input and GND.
With a 4–20mA pH output connected, the controller showed pH 2.41, and we measured approximately 1.460V at the AI3 input. After taking the existing internal resistor network into account and applying the appropriate conversion in our ESP32 firmware, we were able to obtain almost the same pH value.
The measurement also appears electrically stable at the input.
Our question: Is using an external resistor in this way a safe and recommended solution for continuously using AI3 and AI4 as 4–20mA inputs?
Is there any disadvantage or protection/accuracy issue compared with changing the onboard resistors?
If you recommend a different external solution that does not require PCB soldering, please let us know.
Thank you.]]> We are using the KC868-A16 and need four 4–20mA inputs.
AI1 and AI2 are already configured for 4–20mA, while AI3 and AI4 are configured for 0–5V.
We understand from the schematic that converting AI3/AI4 internally would normally require replacing the SMD resistors (5.1kΩ / 10kΩ network with the 0Ω / 150Ω configuration used on AI1/AI2).
We would prefer not to modify or solder components on the PCB.
We tested an external solution on AI3 by connecting a 220Ω resistor externally across the analog input and GND.
With a 4–20mA pH output connected, the controller showed pH 2.41, and we measured approximately 1.460V at the AI3 input. After taking the existing internal resistor network into account and applying the appropriate conversion in our ESP32 firmware, we were able to obtain almost the same pH value.
The measurement also appears electrically stable at the input.
Our question: Is using an external resistor in this way a safe and recommended solution for continuously using AI3 and AI4 as 4–20mA inputs?
Is there any disadvantage or protection/accuracy issue compared with changing the onboard resistors?
If you recommend a different external solution that does not require PCB soldering, please let us know.
Thank you.]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9829 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:30:39 +0800 rmonty]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9829
Thanks,
Ryan]]>
Thanks,
Ryan]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9828 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:38:48 +0800 philj77]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9828
I have several questions on CO16 that I would like to use to replace my alarm system :-)

1/ Are there free GPIO that can be accessed (I need to add Wiegand input)
2/ Is there a socket to expand I2C bus ? 
3/ Which GPIO are used for KNX ? 
4/ With ESPHome can we send KNX messages from CO16
5/ Regarding the SIM7600E expansion, what is the wiring (I already have such a module and I would like to know if it will be compatible) 
6/ Any idea on how to generate sound for a remote loundspeaker (the one that tells alarm in service / door left open / ....) ?
7/ Is there any electronic between GPIO38/39 and RS485 socket ?

Regards
Philippe]]>
I have several questions on CO16 that I would like to use to replace my alarm system :-)

1/ Are there free GPIO that can be accessed (I need to add Wiegand input)
2/ Is there a socket to expand I2C bus ? 
3/ Which GPIO are used for KNX ? 
4/ With ESPHome can we send KNX messages from CO16
5/ Regarding the SIM7600E expansion, what is the wiring (I already have such a module and I would like to know if it will be compatible) 
6/ Any idea on how to generate sound for a remote loundspeaker (the one that tells alarm in service / door left open / ....) ?
7/ Is there any electronic between GPIO38/39 and RS485 socket ?

Regards
Philippe]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9827 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:50:03 +0800 admin]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9827
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I received a KC868-AGv3 and installed KCS_AGV3_V3.27.2 on it. I'm struggling to get it to work with my ceiling fans (brand / model is CARRO USA Osborn).

I can successfully listen and capture signals from the fan's remote, but transmitting them from the KC868-AGv3 doesn't work with the fan. I tried settings of 10, 30, and 100 for the "Adjust Repeat Count" option, without success.

How can I debug this further?]]>
I received a KC868-AGv3 and installed KCS_AGV3_V3.27.2 on it. I'm struggling to get it to work with my ceiling fans (brand / model is CARRO USA Osborn).

I can successfully listen and capture signals from the fan's remote, but transmitting them from the KC868-AGv3 doesn't work with the fan. I tried settings of 10, 30, and 100 for the "Adjust Repeat Count" option, without success.

How can I debug this further?]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9819 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:11:53 +0800 jasoncamp]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9819
I am unable to get the CM5 to boot from microSD. I am using a SanDisk High Endurance 128GB microSD card and wrote Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit) using Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.11.1. The write and verification both complete successfully.

With the microSD installed and 12V/3A power applied:

• Red power LED remains on.
  
• RUN/status LEDs illuminate briefly at startup and then turn off.
  
• Fan starts.
  
• No HDMI output.
  
• No Ethernet link/activity lights.
  
• Device does not appear on the network.
  

I have rewritten and verified the microSD image multiple times with the same result. The CM5 is the Lite version without eMMC, so my understanding is that booting Raspberry Pi OS from the Pi5R8 microSD slot is the correct procedure.

I also installed rpiboot on Windows and connected the Pi5R8 USB-C port to the PC. rpiboot remains at “Waiting for BCM2835/6/7/2711/2712…” and does not detect the CM5.
The five DIP switches are still in their factory positions; I have not changed them.

Is there a jumper, DIP-switch setting, or other configuration required for the Pi5R8 with a CM5 Lite to boot from microSD? If not, what would you recommend checking next?]]>
I am unable to get the CM5 to boot from microSD. I am using a SanDisk High Endurance 128GB microSD card and wrote Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit) using Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.11.1. The write and verification both complete successfully.

With the microSD installed and 12V/3A power applied:

• Red power LED remains on.
  
• RUN/status LEDs illuminate briefly at startup and then turn off.
  
• Fan starts.
  
• No HDMI output.
  
• No Ethernet link/activity lights.
  
• Device does not appear on the network.
  

I have rewritten and verified the microSD image multiple times with the same result. The CM5 is the Lite version without eMMC, so my understanding is that booting Raspberry Pi OS from the Pi5R8 microSD slot is the correct procedure.

I also installed rpiboot on Windows and connected the Pi5R8 USB-C port to the PC. rpiboot remains at “Waiting for BCM2835/6/7/2711/2712…” and does not detect the CM5.
The five DIP switches are still in their factory positions; I have not changed them.

Is there a jumper, DIP-switch setting, or other configuration required for the Pi5R8 with a CM5 Lite to boot from microSD? If not, what would you recommend checking next?]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9818 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:18:15 +0800 lollo9710]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9818