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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
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
A machined KNOBY mounting plate held in hand, with the same part's CAD model on the laptop behind.
FIG.05A machined KNOBY mounting plate held in hand, with the same part's CAD model on the laptop behind.
CAD render of the KNOBY enclosure body, a rounded cube with a circular top opening and a side mounting detail.
FIG.06CAD render of the KNOBY enclosure body, a rounded cube with a circular top opening and a side mounting detail.
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