Losant + Mongoose OS Example

This is an example Mongoose OS app that connects to Losant via MQTT.

Tested Hardware

• ESP8266
• ESP32

Installation & Flashing

Before beginning, you must have the mos tool installed. For more info, see the mos installation instructions.

1. First, clone the losant app

$ git clone https://github.com/mongoose-os-apps/losant-mqtt

2. Build the firmware: (esp8266 or esp32)

$ mos build --arch esp8266 

3. Flash the device: (esp8266 or esp32)

$ mos flash 

4. Configure WiFi:

mos wifi WIFI_SSID WIFI_PASSWORD 

You must replace the following values:

• WIFI_SSID
• WIFI_PASSWORD

5. Login to Losant service. Create and app and credentials for your device:

5. Configure MQTT connection to Losant:

mos config-set mqtt.client_id=LOSANT_DEVICE_ID \
  mqtt.user=LOSANT_ACCESS_KEY \
  mqtt.pass=LOSANT_ACCESS_SECRET

You obtain the LOSANT_DEVICE_ID, LOSANT_ACCESS_KEY, and LOSANT_ACCESS_SECRET values from Losant.

6. To stream logs to the terminal:

$ mos console

7. Press "Flash" button to trigger data sending:

$ mos

8. Switch back to Losant page, watch data graph: