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MQTT Specific Documentation

OffbandMesh firmware allows for setting up a companion as an observer. It support 10 presets. Use number 0-9 to configure each preset. 0-5 are pre-configured but can be overridden. You can view the pre configured presets with mqtt status or mqtt view <#> to view current settings.

1. Download the firmware. https://github.com/OffbandMesh/meshcore-firmware/releases/latest
   • Each hardware version has two files. '-merged' versions will reset all memory. It can be used for new setups. otherwise, use the version with out it for upgrades.
2. Go to the Official Meshcore Firmware flasher.
   • Select the 'Custom Firmware' option form the bottom of the list.
   • Select the downloaded firmware file from the popup window.
   • Uncheck 'Erase device' if you are upgrading the firmware
   • Click 'Flash'
3. Browse back to the flasher main page and click 'Console' in the top right.
4. Enter the Wi-Fi settings into the console.

   set wifi.ssid YourSSID
   set wifi.pwd YourPSK
   wifi enable
   

5. Reboot device
6. Connect to console again and enter the following commands.

   wifi status
   set mqtt.iata DFW
   set mqtt.broker.<#>.url wss://ntxmesh.dhovin.me:8883
   set mqtt.broker.<#>.port 8883
   set mqtt.broker.<#>.transport wss
   set mqtt.broker.<#>.auth_type jwt
   set mqtt.broker.<#>.jwt_audience ntxmesh.dhovin.me
   set mqtt.broker.<#>.jwt_email [email address] *might be option*
   mqtt enable <#>