https://www.kincony.com/forum/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:31:42 +0000 MyBB https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9342 Tue, 19 May 2026 18:58:08 +0800 yazeed]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9342
I want to buy the KinCony F16 16-Channel ESP32-S3 Removable Relay Controller for my car (offroad)
https://shop.kincony.com/products/kincon...1712290981

I have watched all the videos by KinCony  engineer on YouTube, but I would like direct confirmation from you on the following questions:

- Does the F16 work with DC lights and DC devices? What is the max amps or watts per channel in DC?

- How much current can each channel handle on 12V DC continuously?

- Is there Home Assistant integration, and can I connect the F16 to Home Assistant via WiFi?

- Can the F16 tolerate heat of 60-70°C inside the vehicle?

- The F16 needs 12V DC power. Can I connect it directly to my vehicle's 12V battery, or does it need an external Buck Converter / TVS Diode for protection against car voltage spikes (alternator load dump up to 100V)? If protection is needed, what product do you recommend for vehicle installation?

- Can I connect an external switch to an input so it triggers the relay directly, without waiting for Home Assistant?

- Have any customers used the F16 in cars or vans before?

Thanks,
Yazeed]]>
I want to buy the KinCony F16 16-Channel ESP32-S3 Removable Relay Controller for my car (offroad)
https://shop.kincony.com/products/kincon...1712290981

I have watched all the videos by KinCony  engineer on YouTube, but I would like direct confirmation from you on the following questions:

- Does the F16 work with DC lights and DC devices? What is the max amps or watts per channel in DC?

- How much current can each channel handle on 12V DC continuously?

- Is there Home Assistant integration, and can I connect the F16 to Home Assistant via WiFi?

- Can the F16 tolerate heat of 60-70°C inside the vehicle?

- The F16 needs 12V DC power. Can I connect it directly to my vehicle's 12V battery, or does it need an external Buck Converter / TVS Diode for protection against car voltage spikes (alternator load dump up to 100V)? If protection is needed, what product do you recommend for vehicle installation?

- Can I connect an external switch to an input so it triggers the relay directly, without waiting for Home Assistant?

- Have any customers used the F16 in cars or vans before?

Thanks,
Yazeed]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9317 Mon, 04 May 2026 17:34:38 +0800 Onepointbrewing]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9317
It is a 24V unit (both the F16 and the flow meter)

What input on the F16 can I wire this to in order to count the pulses..... Will the standard digital inputs work?


Thanks]]>
It is a 24V unit (both the F16 and the flow meter)

What input on the F16 can I wire this to in order to count the pulses..... Will the standard digital inputs work?


Thanks]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9294 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:02:17 +0800 autolifetech]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9294
I have had the F16 for awhile now but over the past few weeks, the relays suddenly stopped working. I can control the relay functions in HA and can hear the click sound of the relay but the lights remained on (the relays are connected to light circuit). When I touch the board it is very hot.Is this normal? How to fix this issue?

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I have had the F16 for awhile now but over the past few weeks, the relays suddenly stopped working. I can control the relay functions in HA and can hear the click sound of the relay but the lights remained on (the relays are connected to light circuit). When I touch the board it is very hot.Is this normal? How to fix this issue?

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  KinCony-F16-smart-controller-diagram.png (Size: 884.88 KB / Downloads: 102) ]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8963 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:21:50 +0800 Karlis_LV]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8963 Please help me with some information. I have two questions about the KinCony F16 module (software nr. V3.18.0)  and Tuya.
I have connected simple momentary (non-latching) switches to the input channels to control lights. The switch has no fixation: one press turns the light ON, the next press turns it OFF.
Question:
Why, in the Tuya app (Simple Device Scenario),  I can configure the “Reverse Switch” function only for channels 1–6, while the other channels only have ON / OFF options.WHY?







Question 2:
Why is there such a noticeable delay / latency between pressing the button and the relay switching ON? It is very uncomfortable to use.
Is this a Tuya cloud-related issue, and if I use a local server (local control), will this delay be resolved?]]> Please help me with some information. I have two questions about the KinCony F16 module (software nr. V3.18.0)  and Tuya.
I have connected simple momentary (non-latching) switches to the input channels to control lights. The switch has no fixation: one press turns the light ON, the next press turns it OFF.
Question:
Why, in the Tuya app (Simple Device Scenario),  I can configure the “Reverse Switch” function only for channels 1–6, while the other channels only have ON / OFF options.WHY?







Question 2:
Why is there such a noticeable delay / latency between pressing the button and the relay switching ON? It is very uncomfortable to use.
Is this a Tuya cloud-related issue, and if I use a local server (local control), will this delay be resolved?]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8843 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 23:37:52 +0800 telinda]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8843
Have you ever created an example Arduino program to get results from API calls (HTTP/HTTPS Web Server)?
Btw, I used Kincony F16 ESPS3 with Tuya. 
And I have already tested mostly features in the KCS V3 firmware.

Thank you very much.]]>
Have you ever created an example Arduino program to get results from API calls (HTTP/HTTPS Web Server)?
Btw, I used Kincony F16 ESPS3 with Tuya. 
And I have already tested mostly features in the KCS V3 firmware.

Thank you very much.]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8778 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:01:29 +0800 fdcemb5]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8778
Which installation approach will yield the recommended result?]]>
Which installation approach will yield the recommended result?]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8744 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 20:28:42 +0800 petermac]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8744 https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8622 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:33:47 +0800 Onepointbrewing]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8622
I need some technical support/warranty help with a F16. I have sent you an email to web@kincony.com

Could you please advise based on the contents of my email.

Thank you very much.]]>
I need some technical support/warranty help with a F16. I have sent you an email to web@kincony.com

Could you please advise based on the contents of my email.

Thank you very much.]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8577 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:58:55 +0800 Onepointbrewing]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8577
Is it possible to power (VCC) from a GPIO output? I need to be able to reset a DS18B20 by turning off the VCC to the sensor as they get out of timing sync often and only are able to re-sync from a power cycle - not from a node reset.

Whats the max current the GPIO as an output that ic an supply]]>
Is it possible to power (VCC) from a GPIO output? I need to be able to reset a DS18B20 by turning off the VCC to the sensor as they get out of timing sync often and only are able to re-sync from a power cycle - not from a node reset.

Whats the max current the GPIO as an output that ic an supply]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8572 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 18:21:07 +0800 mcdave]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8572
I have T64m Power 12V PSU.... What is the problem if KC868-E16v2 COM TO NO reading 11.7v thats why my siren 12V not trigger, Do I need to seperate 12V PSU for t64M and KC868-E16v2.?]]>
I have T64m Power 12V PSU.... What is the problem if KC868-E16v2 COM TO NO reading 11.7v thats why my siren 12V not trigger, Do I need to seperate 12V PSU for t64M and KC868-E16v2.?]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8494 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 09:59:02 +0800 Onepointbrewing]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8494
Could you please post a picture of the cct for the GPIOs 13 14 and 40 pls. I will be configuring one of these as an output.

I want to interface it to a 24v Flow meter that has a reset line when pulled low.

Thank you]]>
Could you please post a picture of the cct for the GPIOs 13 14 and 40 pls. I will be configuring one of these as an output.

I want to interface it to a 24v Flow meter that has a reset line when pulled low.

Thank you]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8476 Sun, 31 Aug 2025 04:06:09 +0800 ystefanov]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8476 DI8 i2c io expander be used with F16?]]> DI8 i2c io expander be used with F16?]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8452 Sat, 16 Aug 2025 17:55:50 +0800 admin]]> https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8452
  KCS_F16_V3.11.6_beta_20250816-173359.zip (Size: 1.05 MB / Downloads: 446)

2. set ADC for Custom value1, Custom value2 and Threshold.
for example:
you are using DC 0-5v analog signal sensor. you can set as this photo.

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3. enter "Protocol" -- "Tuya" webpage, select the product id = 2v6wdnkvsp5xhx9c

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two different PID use different tuya UI interface for F16 Controller.

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  KCS_F16_V3.11.6_beta_20250816-173359.zip (Size: 1.05 MB / Downloads: 446)

2. set ADC for Custom value1, Custom value2 and Threshold.
for example:
you are using DC 0-5v analog signal sensor. you can set as this photo.

  adc-setting.png (Size: 51.84 KB / Downloads: 473)

3. enter "Protocol" -- "Tuya" webpage, select the product id = 2v6wdnkvsp5xhx9c

  KCS-tuya-PID.jpg (Size: 52.83 KB / Downloads: 372)

two different PID use different tuya UI interface for F16 Controller.

  tuya-f16-analog.jpg (Size: 182.74 KB / Downloads: 417) ]]>