Hardware / Kinokora Hub
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Kinokora Hub
The brain for a commercial room, with wired child nodes.
The Hub runs the room's program and talks to up to 8 child nodes over one wired RS-485 cable, which works better than Wi-Fi in metal grow rooms. It uses Ethernet, with Wi-Fi as a fallback.
Commercial (Hub)
Controls
What it switches
Child nodes
Up to 8 active nodes: climate, soil, relay and more.
Inside
Main parts
- ESP32-S3
- W5500 Ethernet module
- RS-485 transceiver
- 12 V bus power
Specs
Details
- Uplink
- Ethernet (W5500), Wi-Fi fallback
- Bus
- RS-485 Modbus RTU master, 115200 8N1
- Child nodes
- Up to 8 active per Hub
- Bus power
- 12 V
- Wiring
- 120 Ω termination at both ends, shield grounded at the Hub
Set up
In the app
- Connect the Hub to Ethernet (or Wi-Fi)
- In the Kinokora app, open Hardware and tap Add box
- Set a PIN
- Add child nodes one by one
DIY
Build it yourself
Use a standard ESP32 board and install Kinokora firmware from your browser.
| Board | Pins | Firmware | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESP32-S3 DevKit + W5500 | — | wifi_node_s3_bus | Install → |
Safety. Mains wiring (230 V) must be done by a licensed electrician. Use a fuse or MCB rated for each load, and keep water away from connections. Read the safety guide.
Compliance
Certificates
- WPC ETA / BIS
- Will be listed here before sale
Questions
Good to know
What happens if the Hub stops?
Relay nodes keep their own schedule running until the Hub is back.
Try the Kinokora Hub early
Write to support@kinokora.com with “notify:hardware/hub” in the subject.
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