KCS868-A6 not found

[alfredo]

Hello,

I have connected a new KCS868-A6 v1.3 by USB to my Mac and powered with a 12V power supply. I intend to use it with ESPHome and Home Assistant.

I do not see a usbserial port (no /dev/cu.*), and I do not see a wifi network.

When powered up or S1 is pressed, it clicks all 6 relays so something is alive in there!

What am I missing?

Bonus question: Is there an easy way to add an Ethernet module that works with ESPHome?

Thanks.

[admin]

because now esp32 inside is our test firmware.
you need download KCS v2 firmware to use. or you config it by esphome. the USB driver for MAC download at here: https://www.wch-ic.com/downloads/CH341SER_EXE.html
A6 no free GPIO for ethernet module.

[alfredo]

because now esp32 inside is our test firmware.
you need download KCS v2 firmware to use. or you config it by esphome. the USB driver for MAC download at here: https://www.wch-ic.com/downloads/CH341SER_EXE.html
A6 no free GPIO for ethernet module.

Understood, need to flash esphome. However, I don't see any USB device (besides my keyboard and hub) when I connect the KCS.

I tried:
- 3 different known good cables (1 A to C, 2 C to C)
- Connect to hub and connect directly to a port in my computer
- Power cycle, hold button.

According to the instructions for the ch341, I should see a USB device with VID 1a86, but it is not there.

Please advice.

[alfredo]

Thanks for your answer, understood about the demo firmware.

I do not see a USB device. According to the documentation in the CH341 driver, I should see an USB device with VID 1a86. But that doesn't show up. All the USB devices are accounted for.

I tried 3 USB cables, of which 2 are known to work. I tried direct to my laptop and through USB hub. I tried power cycling.

What do you suggest I try from here?

Thx,

[admin]

take a photo of your board, how you wire.
here is USB driver download link: https://www.kincony.com/download/CH341SER.zip

[alfredo]

Please find attached photo. As you see, I didn't populate any inputs or outputs; just power (12V) and USB.

Got the USB driver, but the problem remains the same - the board doesn't show up on USB.

Surely it has to be something dumb on my part.

Thanks.

[admin]

i think you can try to replace some different USB-C cable.

[alfredo]

I should have mentioned that before posting, I tried with several known good cables, including the one I use to sync my phone and the one I use to stream audio.

[admin]

if you really can't find your USB port when tested with high quality usb-c cable. tell me your order number and where you buy from, re send you a new KC868-A6 board.

[alfredo]

if you really can't find your USB port when tested with high quality usb-c cable. tell me your order number and where you buy from, re send you a new KC868-A6 board.

AliExpress Kincony controller store 3047682950312739.

Thank you!