<![CDATA[Smart Home Automation Forum - KC868-Server Raspberry Pi4 local server]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:45:08 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[KC868-Server ESP32 Ethernet (JL1101 PHY) – ESPHome config help]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8833 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 11:40:35 +0800 greywolf241]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8833 Hi all,
I’m commissioning a KinCony KC868-Server and running the onboard ESP32 (WROOM-32UE) with ESPHome.
USB flashing works fine via CH340, but I’m having trouble bringing up the ESP32 Ethernet.
I’m confident this is ESP32 native Ethernet (RMII), not W5500 SPI. The board clearly has a PHY + magnetics for the ESP32 Ethernet port (separate from the CM4 Ethernet).
Key observations:
  • ESPHome compile output shows:

    Code:
    esp_eth_phy_jl1101.c.o
    so it appears the PHY is JL1101
  • Runtime log shows EMAC reset timeout when Ethernet is initialised
  • Ethernet never links, no DHCP lease
Current ESPHome config (fails to bring up Ethernet):

Code:
ethernet:
  type: LAN8720
  mdc_pin: GPIO23
  mdio_pin: GPIO18
  clk:
    pin: GPIO0
    mode: input
  phy_addr: 1
  power_pin: GPIO16

Runtime error:

Code:
emac_esp32_init(): reset timeout
ethernet was marked as failed

Questions:
  1. Can anyone confirm which Ethernet PHY the KC868-Server ESP32 actually uses?
    • Is it JL1101 (as ESPHome compile suggests)?
  2. If so, could someone share a known-working ESPHome Ethernet YAML for this board?
  3. Are the RMII pins / PHY address / power pin documented anywhere for the ESP32 side?
I’m happy to test and report back once I have the correct config.
Thanks in advance — the hardware looks great, just need to get the ESP32 Ethernet initialised correctly.]]> Hi all,
I’m commissioning a KinCony KC868-Server and running the onboard ESP32 (WROOM-32UE) with ESPHome.
USB flashing works fine via CH340, but I’m having trouble bringing up the ESP32 Ethernet.
I’m confident this is ESP32 native Ethernet (RMII), not W5500 SPI. The board clearly has a PHY + magnetics for the ESP32 Ethernet port (separate from the CM4 Ethernet).
Key observations:
  • ESPHome compile output shows:

    Code:
    esp_eth_phy_jl1101.c.o
    so it appears the PHY is JL1101
  • Runtime log shows EMAC reset timeout when Ethernet is initialised
  • Ethernet never links, no DHCP lease
Current ESPHome config (fails to bring up Ethernet):

Code:
ethernet:
  type: LAN8720
  mdc_pin: GPIO23
  mdio_pin: GPIO18
  clk:
    pin: GPIO0
    mode: input
  phy_addr: 1
  power_pin: GPIO16

Runtime error:

Code:
emac_esp32_init(): reset timeout
ethernet was marked as failed

Questions:
  1. Can anyone confirm which Ethernet PHY the KC868-Server ESP32 actually uses?
    • Is it JL1101 (as ESPHome compile suggests)?
  2. If so, could someone share a known-working ESPHome Ethernet YAML for this board?
  3. Are the RMII pins / PHY address / power pin documented anywhere for the ESP32 side?
I’m happy to test and report back once I have the correct config.
Thanks in advance — the hardware looks great, just need to get the ESP32 Ethernet initialised correctly.]]> <![CDATA[kc868-server16]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8692 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:05:58 +0800 fdcemb5]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8692
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Add files to enable I2C
In the root of the hassos-boot partition, add a new folder called CONFIG.
In the CONFIG folder, add another new folder called modules.
Inside the modules folder add a text file called rpi-i2c.conf with the following content:
i2c-dev
In the root of the hassos-boot partition, edit the file called config.txt add two lines to it:
dtparam=i2c_vc=on
dtparam=i2c_arm=on

but i2c devices are not showing. See attached screenshot]]> 2. enable i2c for home assistant.
Add files to enable I2C
In the root of the hassos-boot partition, add a new folder called CONFIG.
In the CONFIG folder, add another new folder called modules.
Inside the modules folder add a text file called rpi-i2c.conf with the following content:
i2c-dev
In the root of the hassos-boot partition, edit the file called config.txt add two lines to it:
dtparam=i2c_vc=on
dtparam=i2c_arm=on

but i2c devices are not showing. See attached screenshot]]> <![CDATA[RF433 configure]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8129 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:21:21 +0800 Psyos]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8129 What do I need to install and configure? 
Thank you.]]> What do I need to install and configure? 
Thank you.]]> <![CDATA[KC868-Server WiFi Disable.]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8093 Tue, 20 May 2025 21:30:45 +0800 mn2kIta]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8093 <![CDATA[Planned CM5 Upgrade?]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7866 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 19:12:50 +0800 stansvec]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7866
I recently purchased the mini version and think it's a fantastic idea and product. Do you have any plans to upgrade this series to the new CM5 RPi module?

Thanks]]>
I recently purchased the mini version and think it's a fantastic idea and product. Do you have any plans to upgrade this series to the new CM5 RPi module?

Thanks]]> <![CDATA[Hibrid project]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7776 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:58:12 +0800 Psyos]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7776 I needed to know if I have to add the KC868-A16V3 module and subsequently relays. 
Thank you very much]]> I needed to know if I have to add the KC868-A16V3 module and subsequently relays. 
Thank you very much]]> <![CDATA[KC868-server automations]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7162 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:36:18 +0800 Mandlap]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7162 All the automations i have created have disappeared in my Home Assistant. 
Automation and scenes have been separated, now there is automations and scenes separately. 
I tried to create new automations on KC868-Server, but it doesn't allow recognise my binary.inputs and switch.outputs when trying to create automations.]]> All the automations i have created have disappeared in my Home Assistant. 
Automation and scenes have been separated, now there is automations and scenes separately. 
I tried to create new automations on KC868-Server, but it doesn't allow recognise my binary.inputs and switch.outputs when trying to create automations.]]> <![CDATA[Error HA installation with fresh install on Server 16]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6803 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 16:31:38 +0800 rafic]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6803
I recently recieved K868-server 16...following the instructions for installing HA image as suggested via youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEjIZg6C_-Y&t=486s

The problem is that I am not able to launch HA after installing the software on the SD card...the error I am getting is as follows [image attached]:

             [supervisor.jobs] ‘Updater.fetch_data’ blocked from execution, no supervisor internet connection 
             [supervisor.homeassistant.core] Error on Home Assistant installation. Retry in 30sec


I think i found the issue after reading through mulitple threads and I think the problem is the RPI local time not synchronizing with my local internet time hence it is not booting 

How to change the local time on the RPI…The problem is that i cannot type any command with my keyboard on this HA screen [2images attached]

Thank you for your help in advance

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I recently recieved K868-server 16...following the instructions for installing HA image as suggested via youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEjIZg6C_-Y&t=486s

The problem is that I am not able to launch HA after installing the software on the SD card...the error I am getting is as follows [image attached]:

             [supervisor.jobs] ‘Updater.fetch_data’ blocked from execution, no supervisor internet connection 
             [supervisor.homeassistant.core] Error on Home Assistant installation. Retry in 30sec


I think i found the issue after reading through mulitple threads and I think the problem is the RPI local time not synchronizing with my local internet time hence it is not booting 

How to change the local time on the RPI…The problem is that i cannot type any command with my keyboard on this HA screen [2images attached]

Thank you for your help in advance

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.jpg   PHOTO-2024-09-28-10-41-29.jpg (Size: 70.6 KB / Downloads: 757) ]]> <![CDATA[KC868-Server Raspberry Pi4 local server]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6477 Sun, 25 Aug 2024 21:31:37 +0800 fdcemb5]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6477 <![CDATA[Inquiry About Newer Software Version for KC868-SERVER Device]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6429 Sat, 17 Aug 2024 19:15:59 +0800 engrezk]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6429 SERVER_V1.48 for the KC868-SERVER device?]]> SERVER_V1.48 for the KC868-SERVER device?]]> <![CDATA[DS18B20 issues with KC868-Server]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6427 Sat, 17 Aug 2024 02:33:52 +0800 sebagarayco]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6427
The sensor that is working is connected to GPIO4 and the one that is not working is connected to GPIO1 (yellow cable)

This is my config: 

one_wire:
  - platform: gpio
    id: pin4
    pin: 4
  - platform: gpio
    id: pin1
    pin: 1

sensor:
  - platform: dallas_temp
    one_wire_id: pin4
    address: 0x880b232213a28e28
    name: "Board Temperature"

I'm expecting to see the ID of the sensor connected to GPIO1 , instead I'm getting FOUND NO DEVICES ( already tried different GPIO port, same result)

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The sensor that is working is connected to GPIO4 and the one that is not working is connected to GPIO1 (yellow cable)

This is my config: 

one_wire:
  - platform: gpio
    id: pin4
    pin: 4
  - platform: gpio
    id: pin1
    pin: 1

sensor:
  - platform: dallas_temp
    one_wire_id: pin4
    address: 0x880b232213a28e28
    name: "Board Temperature"

I'm expecting to see the ID of the sensor connected to GPIO1 , instead I'm getting FOUND NO DEVICES ( already tried different GPIO port, same result)

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GPIO-1: GPIO4
GPIO-2: GPIO5
GPIO-3: GPIO18
GPIO-4: GPIO19]]>
GPIO-1: GPIO4
GPIO-2: GPIO5
GPIO-3: GPIO18
GPIO-4: GPIO19]]> <![CDATA[Kc868-server-modbus]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=5588 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 15:42:42 +0800 ahmedwizza1]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=5588 Hello engineer 

Now I am trying to use Modbus by kc868-server and kc868-HAV2

I can send orders  on and off by injecting node-red as attached photo 

 how can I make node control on and off kc868-server by kc868-HAv2 throw node-red

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Now I am trying to use Modbus by kc868-server and kc868-HAV2

I can send orders  on and off by injecting node-red as attached photo 

 how can I make node control on and off kc868-server by kc868-HAv2 throw node-red

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