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RefIE-004
ClientKNOBY (own brand)
Year2026
Scale1:1
[Hardware][Firmware][CAD][Web]

KNOBY T1N-POT: smart musical planter

Polish hardware brand. First product T1N-POT: reads plant bio-signals and converts them to MIDI. Anodised aluminium, visible M3 screws. knoby.xyz live since 2026-04-30.

T1N-POT on a minimalist studio surface, the smart planter that turns plant bio-signals into MIDIIE-004 · FIG.01 · T1N-POT on a minimalist studio surface, the smart planter that turns plant bio-signals into MIDI

Problem

No instrument on the market combines biology and electronics in a clean, industrial format. The goal: a crowdfunding product targeting EUR 150k on Kickstarter.

Outcome

knoby.xyz is live (the 2026-04-30 deadline was met). Phase 2: the physical T1N-POT prototype. Target: Kickstarter, July to August 2026.

  1. 01Product design in Fusion 360: aluminium enclosure, modularity and functional engravings.
  2. 02ESP32 firmware (Tadeusz): reading the plant's electrical potential, converting it to MIDI CC, and monitoring moisture and light.
  3. 03KNOBY brand identity: colours, typography, photography, packaging and brand book.
  4. 04The knoby.xyz site (Next.js 16, Tailwind v4): dark theme, six sections and newsletter signup.

Specifications

IE-004
Processor
ESP32
Retail price
EUR 249-299
Margin
~70%
BOM (@1000 pcs)
~EUR 59
Material
Anodised aluminium
Domain
knoby.xyz
Hero detail render of T1N-POT with joystick control unit, engraved face shapes and brushed aluminium panels
FIG.02Hero detail render of T1N-POT with joystick control unit, engraved face shapes and brushed aluminium panels
Machined aluminium faceplate close-up, brushed finish with drilled control cutouts
FIG.03Machined aluminium faceplate close-up, brushed finish with drilled control cutouts
T1N-POT in a Warsaw apartment window, lifestyle context with city skyline
FIG.04T1N-POT in a Warsaw apartment window, lifestyle context with city skyline
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