Home Automation Raspberry Pi Distribution Board DIY | IOT Project 2023

[@Narsiliouz]

One suggestion, I have been working in ASM factory, in Netherlands years ago, assembling Eagle A412 machines (yes, THAT ASM company - semiconductor machines manufacturer - in 2006). I have been trained for electrical assembly, and one of the first lessons was - never don't TWIST the copper wire after stripping insulation. For that, I could easily be sacked, I did it few times at the beginning, when senior assembly electrician saw me doing this, he explained that it is absolutely FORBIDDEN to do that in professional assembly. Many reasons, all very sensible. I refer to what I see in video in 5:43.

[@KinCony]

thanks for your suggestion.

[@tonnose]

This reminds me of my first internship, I was using the exact same equipments, tools and skills to build electrical boxes everyday! I am a SDE now but I miss those days a lot!

[@XsmaelTheBest7]

Whats SDE ?

[@tonnose]

@@XsmaelTheBest7 Software Development Engineer

[@clashleader2012]

Can we communicate?

[@DGDG0000000]

I'm looking closer to your plan and i have some suggestions to apply in real electricity life experience for upgrade the quality of your project: 1/ Do not wire neutral all together from the main breaker, it is out of many standard for a good reason: in real life, you have not really zero Volt and zero Amper on the neutral wire from grid, so you can consider to separate neutral to cut out on division's breaker (and that is why you have two entries for the mono phase division breaker). 2/ if you link many wires together (even if multi-core wire), you have to weld them together inside the contact adapter, because you will sure have connection problem by the time and kind of damage on the full wire when the contact is not zero Ohm. This problem can also occur a fire start. 3/ separate power wire from data wire inside the conduit guides the way that you will no more have resultant current from AC 4/ Do not enclose wifi module inside a metal box (this box is a faraday box for the wifi signal), but use an aluminium profiled structure with wood or plastic cover or a PVC box instead. Option can be to use a bluetooth key with a little bluetooth keyboard that has a mouse pad on it, and a 5 to 7 inch sensitive touch screen to your project that can control the Raspberry Pi4 device on the front panel.

[@KinCony]

thanks for your suggestion. thank you very much.

[@bartdereu9267]

there are some really weird building methods seen here.

[@abolateef5561]

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[@metahertzuk]

Very nice build! Personally i'd have gone with a neutral bus bar near the bottom couplers instead of crimped singles onto the main AC isolator, but very nice all the same, amazing time and attention to detail given!

[@KinCony]

thanks for suggestion.

[@markrainford1219]

Came to make same comment. Removing or adding one neutral, means a complete neutral harness rewire. Also, no provision for expansion was made. Other than that, a very neat and tidy and well planned out job.

[@Candy-uo8sv]

there is a solution that combines a neutral bus and live connectors into one part. www.oemautomatic.se/ui/product-resources/oem/d2-5-5-ntlp-l-_-90494.jpg?mh=600&mw=600&att=False&hash=80336DAAF093010834229FBD86BD3056

[@CrinosAD]

That is one super clean installation! Thank you for sharing!

[@hiteck007]

It sure is nice to have all the bits handy to make up a board like that

[@dvsmotions]

You almost never see this kind of professional quality work on KZbin. Outstanding job! Exactly how I build my panels. I do want to know more about that label printer. Gotta get one.

[@KinCony]

thanks, label printer can easy found in aliexpress.

[@tarcisiobatista5595]

How does one manualy turn of the lights with this system in place?

[@KinCony]

@@tarcisiobatista5595 there is a manual control button, also you can connect with any wall switch (just push button) .

[@KevinHecksher]

You can even get one from Brother printers (the P-Touch series, they have shrink tube cartridges for different size wires, and you can run with your computer or phone)

[@thehope2181]

​@KinCony how can I get your contact I need you to build this for me

[@jonerasmus9399]

The only reason i work slow is because i like doing the job as clean as this . OCD is a blessing and a problem for employer. Sir Im awarding you my certificate of approval !

[@quietprolink5322]

Really enjoy watching your VDO. Thanks for sharing.

[@KinCony]

you are welcome

[@LoganRodriguez-hl3ou]

beautiful job !

[@AJB2K3]

That is one clean and beautiful build!

[@KinCony]

thanks

[@mughalsengineering8821]

Very Nice Brother.

[@marcoschristianjorgemarque4947]

Congratulations. I discovered your channel today, I really liked it, and I already subscribed. I'm from Brazil. I love technology and sustainability. I'll be checking out your projects as a source of inspiration.

[@KinCony]

Thank you very much!

[@brasmanmanutencaoeservicos5528]

Prezado, Boa Tarde, Uma Excelente Aula de Automação Residencial, Valeu Mesmo.

[@KinCony]

thank you.

[@goldpandian7013]

One of the neat work

[@KinCony]

thanks

[@taherakhan7044]

Project 2024 is home automation and I want to learn and do it myself. This is amazing and want to learn. Will see your other videos and read up on other things but this is definitely thew way for me for my new home which has 1960 wiring and CBP which is non-standard :D

[@AM-dn4lk]

That was a beautiful build. You should sell all the components, ferrule, crimper, panel enclosure, wire duct, wire label printer, breakers....everything on your site.

[@KinCony]

yes, all parts have in our online store.

[@stevet7522]

​@@KinConyeven the wire label printer? That's what I want.

[@KinCony]

@@stevet7522 yes, you can find the printer on aliexpress online store, but it's heavy.

[@ANILIKEE]

Impressive...❤ Can you help me for business of Home IoT....

[@KinCony]

you are welcome, need any help, just tell us.@@ANILIKEE

[@Mohamed_sanoob]

Great job mr.kinconey

[@KinCony]

thanks

[@alipkiding7863]

beautiful ❤

[@Dr.Hamed_LAOUZ]

Clean and beautiful setup. Just a question: What is the right type of cable to use it as a sensor extension cable?

[@KinCony]

any cable can use for sensor, such as CAT5 cable.

[@nahimmirzada9664]

nice tanks for uploded this video

[@KinCony]

you are welcome

[@TheNitroPython]

I work at an automation company, this is similar quality of build. 👍🏽

[@learnprime]

can you please explain me this, the automation part is all fine. but how can we achieve the automation in separate rooms like hall, kitchen, bed, we can so many electrical appliances right? how can we achieve automation at that level? please explain.

[@TheNitroPython]

@@learnprime well if your talking about automation in the home you probably don't need industrial grade PLC's. Your probably better off sticking to arduino and by separate rooms I am assuming you mean wireless communicating with each other so WIFI/RF signals...

[@ersheikismail8293]

So satisfying ❤

[@florinpandele5205]

I remember someone doing this in house had to eventually modify the house to allow for the huge amount of wiring this idea needs. Meaning everything is controlled by relays in the electric box.

[@KinCony]

yes , similar , need put wire, it's stable than wireless

[@KeritechElectronics]

Fun to watch, and I love the build quality :)

[@KinCony]

thanks

[@petrit8520]

Extraordinary. Compliments

[@Minhducbmt720]

beautiful

[@maximusboscus]

Very clean build. Now, if you want to be 1000% perfect, you need to tighten those screws with a torque wrench as per spec.

[@KinCony]

thanks for suggestion.

[@maximusboscus]

@@storm4621 Every electrical component (contactor, relay, etc.) should offer that information in their product datasheet.

[@KinCony]

kincony.aliexpress.com/store/1100463977@@storm4621

[@Xaro5]

In 12:56 the ferrule is not crimped. 😁 Nice installation all together!

[@dws1337]

Great video ... I have no idea about the topic but it was very interesting watching you doing the layout and the connections.

[@KinCony]

thanks

[@g-techelectricalcontrol]

Good work sir 👍

[@fins5150]

oddly satisfying to watch... nice build for HA systems

[@KinCony]

thanks

[@tuloop]

Thanx! Im finished! 👏

[@KinCony]

ok

[@chrysalide_electronics]

Like it thanks Jean-François

[@KinCony]

you are welcome

[@dawnduskgamer]

The Clean art of work finishing.

[@M3fPCGFJSGDlORUbZAwK]

Watching people with this type of talent and skill makes me wonder where he has/is building his secret lair to take over the world. ;) Great video.

[@KinCony]

thanks

[@alexgld4605]

Why you don't use end cap? On the terminals

[@sk8t3rcz]

Amazing job! Thumbs up

[@hechien]

Oh wow this is so cool! Thanks for sharing.

[@PakRepairer24]

Good work 💯 very nice ❤

[@KinCony]

thanks

[@wilmacchrismo1759]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@KinCony]

you are welcome.

[@frankdearr2772]

Great topic, thanks 👍

[@erdapfel300]

How would it control my light switch? Wouldn't I somehow need to connect it to the box?

[@KinCony]

brekaer output port use wire connect to your light. the light switch use by "momentary" switch, use wire connect to KC868-Server controller's INPUT port, 16 OUTPUT have 16 INPUT ports.

[@wajidyoutuber4555]

Nice vedio

[@mryoutuser]

Nice video indeed, I have one question at 13:58 why did you use multiple blue wires for each terminal instead of connecting the terminals with each others, then connect last one with blue wire only ?

[@KinCony]

Actually, a neutral wire strip can be used, this will be better.

[@odin823]

very nice build. do you have that running through a firewall or some other security to prevent attack, or don't you worry about it?

[@KinCony]

home assistant have security protect function.

[@王青天-g2l]

good

[@Boehoehuahoei]

at 11:00, is this allowed ? Seems like a very professional looking hack job. If and when 1 wire gets loose, all wires get loose.

[@KinCony]

i think this can be improved by placing neutral bars

[@woopsserg]

You must crimp ferrules before screwing them into terminals 12:50. If you are not crimping, it's much better to not use them at all. Also it's weird that just after a moment ferrules are crimped for some other connection. Then non-crimped ferrules yet again at 13:38. No consistency whatsoever.

[@KinCony]

thanks for suggestion, because of edit the video file.

[@Yanz_Yan]

cool project lord

[@josearistideszapataares4667]

Where can I get one of those printers for labeling cables?

[@KinCony]

there are many label printer you can find in market.

[@leonardobandeira7948]

Lindo a montagem, parabéns.

[@SufiyanKhan-electrical]

Very nice bro

[@KinCony]

thanks

[@brayanpuerta2971]

Could you tell me the infrared model you use in the video? I am looking for one for a large-scale project I have and I am testing IR emitter options ?

[@KinCony]

i suggest see this video, send IR signal by long cable: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYjLk3Ruj9Gsi6M

[@rajafraz1003]

excellent job, i want for my solar system monitoring if can customize for me to get PV real time data thanks

[@KinCony]

you can use Node-Red to read your meter data.

[@mercifulstingray1698]

Why industrial components for home use? Is this the least expensive route?

[@KinCony]

because of stable is important.

[@arnoldbencz6886]

Super!

[@batatbatat]

Nádherná práca

[@MauroSedrani]

Great job! Congrats!

[@CppExpedition]

so satisfiying to watch! :D

[@louisedelavalliere171]

I only wish to have the half the skill set this dude has. So envious

[@KinCony]

thanks

[@iotan09]

Love your work

[@KinCony]

thanks

[@tinchooyola]

Beautiful panel, but this outputs need to go to the entire house right? So, every lamp or outlet, you want to automate needs to go to the main panel right?

[@KinCony]

yes

[@fahadmirza3367]

This just not look amazing but have strong feelings, it would work amazing aswell. Is there any video of the programing side of rasberry pie and all of this project? that would be extremely helpful. Great work! 👍

[@KinCony]

yes, here is another video explained the details: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3zNgKlnfruJrtE

[@RixtronixLAB]

Nice video, well done, thank you for sharing it with us :)

[@KinCony]

you are welcome, will make new video soon.

[@Rapozoft]

Im looking for a low cost solution similar to egauge. Can you assist?

[@KinCony]

what can i do for you?

[@Rapozoft]

@@KinCony talked to you via instagram

[@princebanini]

very impressive

[@helectroafrica4198]

great

[@tariqbtk2]

Super

[@saifkitany]

Wow wow wow… super professional work. Good job 👏

[@KinCony]

thanks

[@mohsenansary5145]

Awesome

[@Drxxx]

Looks great ❤❤

[@saladulasaikrishna1542]

hi, Does the device function normally when connected to internet with bad network or slow network or server down?

[@KinCony]

sure, this is MUST, it's important

[@pawemozejkomozejko7935]

super

[@ivaylomanolov1455]

Regarding the lk-320 printer, I bought the same one but with the ability to connect to a computer ( lk-320p). But the software had a problem installing. Can't install on Windows 10. Can you help me?

[@KinCony]

you can try to find whether printer have driver for Win10

[@ivaylomanolov1455]

ОК! Thanks!@@KinCony

[@AlonsoVPR]

Do you sell this rack already mounted? I'm looking for 16/32 relay switches solutions Also Want to know where is the homeassistant instance installed? (SD card? eMMC?) Thanks in advance!

[@KinCony]

there are two version of CM4, one use by eMMC, one use by SD card. we can sell completed DB version, here is our online store, you can check . shop.kincony.com

[@DiyintheGhetto]

I have a updated question. What If internet goes out and Can not reach the app throught the network. How do someone manually turn off and on a light or even dim the light high to low?

[@KinCony]

it's a good question, all our solution have manual control buttons can work without network, without software, just physical control way.

[@l0g1cb0mb]

What and epic build! XD

[@skyblue.skyblue3107]

good .....

[@Vyker]

No torque screws?

[@KinCony]

??

[@ALucaRD807]

very satisfying to watch. tho it's a bit questionable to crimp that bunch of wires for neutral line distribution from mechanical point of view

[@KinCony]

thanks, we will make that better in furture.

[@quicknisip774]

Congrats! You are skilled in multiple technologies. The last skill is making nice videos :)

[@KinCony]

thanks

[@duynguyen6229]

@@KinCony awesome! 很喜歡您的影片

[@KinCony]

@@duynguyen6229 thanks

[@NicksStuff]

I wish all products from China came with such a beautiful wiring

[@vizzann9278]

I thought that video is perfect at no doubt..., 🙃 But while scrolling the comments, some of them are suggesting that corrections and mistakes. I have learned more in this comment community...🙂

[@KinCony]

yes, you are welcome.

[@richranchernot]

So much for not separating high voltage from low voltage. Code does not allow high voltage and low voltage to be in the same raceway.

[@KinCony]

thanks for suggestion, now just want space smaller.

[@jolambinon9775]

Good day. Can the system measure power consumption on all 8 channels ?

[@KinCony]

you can add our KC868-M16 energy meter board, detect by CT clamp.

[@XiaZ]

Using RPi for just turning on/off switches is way overkill, and considered the forever supply shortage of RPi you'd be better off using a 2$ ESP32. It's also boot a lot faster and more resilience, you also don't have to worry about the OS halting and related problem.

[@KinCony]

it's two different solution. we also have ESP32 solution, but RPi is a computer, almost install any Linux softare, how to install home assistant on ESP32 MCU?

[@altfurr7276]

​@@KinCony Heyo! There is a version for implementing home assistant on ESP32/8266 called "ESPHome". Try to look into it. Anyways, I am a huge fan of your work now! Also, I have a question about installing this into my home. Do I need permission from the city/energy provider? I am still studying electronics and this could be a great project for my semester...

[@PerchEagle]

Where did you install the RPi ? I hoped you put more explanation about the parts you used or provide a simple list with a simple diagram of which part is installed where and its specs.@@KinCony

[@KinCony]

inside of KC868-Server, here is details: www.kincony.com/home-automation-local-server-raspberry-pi-relay.html@@PerchEagle

[@PerchEagle]

Thanks man :)@@KinCony

[@DiyintheGhetto]

Do you have a video Showing how to build this board? I love the wiring.

[@KinCony]

is this you wanted? kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3zNgKlnfruJrtE

[@makromikro273]

Try to use WAGO connectors os similar. It will be 2/3 less cabling.

[@KinCony]

thanks for suggesting

[@ultrapurpur]

Почему 12:00 вы вставляете многожильный провод не обжатый?

[@KinCony]

both can do that.

[@smailkhelil1857]

Where are the electrical drawing to wire components And where is the program to drive all receptors

[@KinCony]

this week will make a video tour to explain it.

[@smailkhelil1857]

@@KinCony thanks I'm waiting

[@KinCony]

@@smailkhelil1857 ok

[@KinCony]

@@smailkhelil1857 uploaded new video about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3zNgKlnfruJrtE

[@danieltaki9153]

This is awesome

[@beemasport]

What is the measurements of the electrical box ?

[@KinCony]

？

[@beemasport]

​@@KinConyWhat is the metal box size?

[@SFORSANDEEP]

Waww. this video is a treasure...

[@KinCony]

thanks

[@lua-nya]

Now I'm just trying to figure out what code uses red for phase **and** blue for neutral.

[@KinCony]

??

[@emekag.ekwomadu8545]

Can I buy an already built board like the one here?

[@KinCony]

usre, here is : www.kincony.com/raspberry-pi-distribution-panel-home-assistant-node-red.html

[@没谁了]

I wonder if the blogger can give us a list of goods

[@KinCony]

all parts purchase link in video description

[@reddragon8403]

that's awesome. what does it cost those components if i orderd it ? and it hard to install by myself? am electrician by the way..

[@KinCony]

we have diagram for this, not difficult. all purchase link in video description.

[@UpinkProduction]

I love it good 👍

[@matejsojka6683]

this is such a nice looking project but impossible to do it legally here. We even have very strict rules for AC and DC together in one box (pretty much not allowed). We also need to use 2pole breakers and also have to use RCDs... sometimes it is just easier to use only RCDs with integrated circuit breakers. We also do have a mix of single phase and 3phase devices... Every project I see is so nice but so unusable in our country...

[@KinCony]

It's a pity. thanks for your concern.

[@RichardDTube]

Which country? (I'm in UK.)

[@matejsojka3986]

@@RichardDTube Czechia

[@KinCony]

@@RichardDTube i am in China.

[@frknyldz1538]

hi. good luck. This is very nice work. I subscribed immediately. I have a question for you. I am currently studying control and automation engineering. I was thinking of changing my department, but I'm undecided (I'm thinking of changing it to Electronics Engineering). Which one do you think has more job opportunities today, which one should I choose?

[@KinCony]

There is no absolute best job that suits oneself, and a job that interests oneself for a long time is the right one.

[@frknyldz1538]

@@KinCony👍🏻 ok, I understand very well, thank you very much.