HI, All

I'm making testing 5 controllers at the same time in one room. Developing my own FW for ESP32, as before did and worked OK.
But i have found that if several my KC868-A6 boards (2...5pcs) are online (via single WiFi-router) - there are many transmission errors.
If to switch all off excepting one - no any errors at all ! Fully OK working with a server.

It is strange, i'm sure. 
Is it known subject ? Any ideas why?
I need to use 3-4 pcs in some area of maybe 10 meter radius.

Will G1 be  suported under ESPHOME ?

Do you have information on how to send SMS from Home Assistant over Ethernet ?

Mosfet relays in T16M and B16M work just with DC voltage? 

Can i connect 220AC with  maximum current 4A?

Hi everyone,
I’m using the KC868-A16 with Tuya enabled, and I was wondering if there’s a way to see sensor data (e.g., DHT22) directly in the Tuya app. Specifically, I’d like to set up automation where, for example, if the DHT22 sensor detects 15°C, it can trigger another device that’s also connected to Tuya.
Has anyone managed to get this working? Is there a way to make the sensor values visible in Tuya and use them in automations?
Thanks in advance for any tips!

Hello there!

I have recently purchased two AG8 Smart Controllers, and I am having trouble with both of the boards.

I am trying to use the boards with the ESPHome firmware, and have built demo firmware inside of ESPHome using the ESPHome YAML file found here: https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=5889 . I am able to enter Download Mode, and successfully flash the firmware to the device. However, after power cycling the device to boot the firmware, I cannot get any network connectivity to the device. In my YAML config, Ethernet is selected. The device establishes an Ethernet link but does not send any traffic (No DHCP/No IP Address obtained). I have also tried to switch the YAML config to use Wi-Fi, with Wi-Fi Hotspot Fallback, and the device never broadcasts in AP mode.

I am also unable to connect to the ESP32 using USB Serial in normal boot mode. Only if I boot the device into Download Mode, in which case the device appears and I can send firmware to it.

I have also attempted to install the Tasmota firmware. The Tasmota firmware was outputting on serial, but all I could see in the serial output is the device boot looping, attempting to load the firmware.

I am wondering if this has to do with the power supply for the board. I am currently using a 9V 500ma power supply. According to my Multimeter, the power supply at the terminals while the board is active reads 10.6v. The product page says 9V-24V is the power input range. Is my power supply acceptable or is there a recommended voltage/amperage for the product? I do have other ESP32 powered devices at home which operate on 5V 1A power supplies without issue.

v3.7.1 improvement:
1. fixed RF sensor wrong value feedback to home assistant.

Attached Files

  KCS_T16M_V3.7.1.zip (Size: 1.02 MB / Downloads: 60)
  KCS_A6V3_V3.7.1.zip (Size: 1 MB / Downloads: 56)
  KCS_A16V3_V3.7.1.zip (Size: 1.08 MB / Downloads: 73)
  KCS_A32PRO_V3.7.1.zip (Size: 1.04 MB / Downloads: 49)
  KCS_AG8_V3.7.1.zip (Size: 1.03 MB / Downloads: 45)
  KCS_B16M_V3.7.1.zip (Size: 1.07 MB / Downloads: 39)
  KCS_F16_V3.7.1.zip (Size: 1.07 MB / Downloads: 40)
  KCS_F24_V3.7.1.zip (Size: 1.07 MB / Downloads: 39)

KinCony KC868-A16v3 ESP32-S3 smart controller based on ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U (N16R8) wifi chip. It have 16 channel digital input and 16 channel digital output, 3 channel 1-wire GPIOs, 4 channel analog input ports. 3 free GPIO on PCB beside ESP32-S3 module. One SD card using SPI bus. KinCony KC868-A16v3 include DS3231 high precision RTC clock chip. LCD display will show wifi and ethernet IP address. A16v3 have RS485 port and RF433MHz RF sender / receiver. You can write any code by Arduino IDE / MicroPython / ESP-IDF development tool to ESP32 module. We will supply Arduino / ESP-IDF demo code for different samples. Everyone can modify and change the code for your own smart home automation system project. it support use by ESPHome for home assistant or tasmota firmware for smart home automation DIY. A16v3 use KCS v3 firmware, it support home assistant auto discovery function by MQTT, so without write any config code (zero code) for home assistant. KCS v3 support Apple HomeKit.

Model No. KinCony KC868-A16v3
Description: KinCony 16 Channel ESP32-S3 Mosfet Controller – A16v3
Power supply: 12/24V DC
Processor: ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U (N16R8)
Size: 186mm*106mm
interfaces: Ethernet(RJ45)-LAN 100Mbps IPv4/IPv6,WiFi,RS485,Bluetooth,USB-C,LCD, i2c extender
RTC: DS3231 high precision chip (battery socket on PCB)
SD Card: SPI bus
Installation method: DIN RAIL (with plastic shell)
LCD: SSD1306 I2C display

Outputs:
16CH MOSFET Outputs, every channel use MAX 4A driver IC
Inputs:
4CH analog input DC0-5V (A1,A2,A3,A4)
16CH dry contact inputs (optocoupler isolation, long distance circuit for MAX 500 meters cable)
2 buttons: S1:ESP32 Reset S2:ESP32 Download (GPIO0)
1-Wire GPIO: 3CH (with pull-up resistance on PCB)
RF sender / receiver socket: 433MHz RF receiver

improvements based on old KC868-A16:
1. use by ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U (N16R8) big memory size chip. support extend wifi antenna by IPEX port.
2. add NTC power protect circuit, if polar exchange will not burn board.
3. replace LAN8720A with W5500 ethernet chip, more stable.
4. fixed RF receiver circuit bug.
5. add DS3231 high-precision RTC clock.
6. support KinCony new cloud service.
7. support KCS v3 support Apple HomeKit and Loxone Miniserver system.
8. add SSD1306 LCD display
9. add SD card to save LOG
10. support KCS v3 newest firmware more powerful functions.

A16 with ESPHome is connected by wifi
I try send http_request but it dos'nt work
Log below
[23:17:54][D][http_request.arduino:125]: Content-Length: 170
[23:17:54][ 45046][E][WiFiClient.cpp:517] flush(): fail on fd 50, errno: 11, "No more processes"
[23:17:54][W][component:237]: Component web_server took a long time for an operation (68 ms).

When I connect by ethernet device is rebooted
[23:24:14][ 24068][E][WiFiGeneric.cpp:1438] hostByName(): DNS Failed for mydomain.cloud
[23:24:14][W][http_request.arduino:112]: HTTP R
[23:24:14]assert failed: xEventGroupSetBits event_groups.c:596 (xEventGroup)
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[23:24:14]Backtrace:0x40083b45:0x3ffb3dc00x4008c7a5:0x3ffb3de0 0x40091f2d:0x3ffb3e00 0x4008ccc2:0x3ffb3f30 0x4014b264:0x3ffb3f50 0x40100bdd:0x3ffb3f70 0x40100c99:0x3ffb3fa0 0x40101423:0x3ffb3fc0 0x401085dd:0x3ffb4020 0x4010b833:0x3ffb4070 0x401110aa:0x3ffb40a0 0x401008d9:0x3ffb40c0
WARNING Found stack trace! Trying to decode it
WARNING Decoded 0x40083b45: panic_abort at /Users/ficeto/Desktop/ESP32/ESP32S2/esp-idf-public/components/esp_system/panic.c:402
WARNING Decoded 0x4008c7a5: esp_system_abort at /Users/ficeto/Desktop/ESP32/ESP32S2/esp-idf-public/components/esp_system/esp_system.c:128
WARNING Decoded 0x40091f2d: __assert_func at /Users/ficeto/Desktop/ESP32/ESP32S2/esp-idf-public/components/newlib/assert.c:85
WARNING Decoded 0x4008ccc2: xEventGroupSetBits at /Users/ficeto/Desktop/ESP32/ESP32S2/esp-idf-public/components/freertos/event_groups.c:597 (discriminator 1)
WARNING Decoded 0x4014b264: wifi_dns_found_callback(char const*, ip_addr const*, void*) at C:/Users/IT/.platformio/packages/framework-arduinoespressif32/libraries/WiFi/src/WiFiGeneric.cpp:1413
WARNING Decoded 0x40100bdd: dns_call_found at /Users/ficeto/Desktop/ESP32/ESP32S2/esp-idf-public/components/lwip/lwip/src/core/dns.c:999
WARNING Decoded 0x40100c99: dns_correct_response at /Users/ficeto/Desktop/ESP32/ESP32S2/esp-idf-public/components/lwip/lwip/src/core/dns.c:1197
WARNING Decoded 0x40101423: dns_recv at /Users/ficeto/Desktop/ESP32/ESP32S2/esp-idf-public/components/lwip/lwip/src/core/dns.c:1364
WARNING Decoded 0x401085dd: udp_input at /Users/ficeto/Desktop/ESP32/ESP32S2/esp-idf-public/components/lwip/lwip/src/core/udp.c:404
WARNING Decoded 0x4010b833: ip4_input at /Users/ficeto/Desktop/ESP32/ESP32S2/esp-idf-public/components/lwip/lwip/src/core/ipv4/ip4.c:794
WARNING Decoded 0x401110aa: ethernet_input at /Users/ficeto/Desktop/ESP32/ESP32S2/esp-idf-public/components/lwip/lwip/src/netif/ethernet.c:186
WARNING Decoded 0x401008d9: tcpip_thread_handle_msg at /Users/ficeto/Desktop/ESP32/ESP32S2/esp-idf-public/components/lwip/lwip/src/api/tcpip.c:180
(inlined by) tcpip_thread at /Users/ficeto/Desktop/ESP32/ESP32S2/esp-idf-public/components/lwip/lwip/src/api/tcpip.c:154
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[23:24:14]ELF file SHA256: 0000000000000000
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[23:24:14]Rebooting...

My yaml is simple for test

i get error when update KC868-A128


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Good morning
I bought two KC868-A16 REV:1.6 cards. However, I can't load the KCS_KC868_A16_V2.2.2.bin firmware, it always gives me an unstable communication error