ESP8266 http Web and MQTT Server: Update 2017-04-26

In addition to the capabilities noted below, this project has been recently updated to support secure TLS connections to an MQTT broker. The revised sketch and supporting files are in the folder "http_mqtt_server_SSL". Setup is the same except the compiler directive "MQTT_SVR_ENABLE" is no longer used.

This sketch was compiled using Arduino IDE 1.8.2.

ESP8266 http Web and MQTT Server: Original Release 2016-01-06

This project provides a Web Server Framework supporting http and MQTT requests.

Features Include:

1. ESP8266 Analog Reads (8 with multiplexer)
2. Arduino Serial Port Interface to access Analog and Digital resources
3. Webpage Configuration Control stored in ESP8266 EEPROM

Setup:

1. Copy the http_mqtt_server folder to your Arduino sketch folder.
2. Copy the UtilityFunctions folder to your Arduino libraries folder.
3. Copy the webserver folder to your Arduino libraries folder.
4. Change the following in the http_mqtt_server sketch to match your network settings:

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char init_ssid[32] = "YOURWIFISSID"; char init_pass[32] = "YOURWIFIPASSWORD"; //Your assigned ESP8266 static IP const char* init_ip0 = "192"; const char* init_ip1 = "168"; const char* init_ip2 = "0"; const char* init_ip3 = "132"; . //Your assigned WIFI LAN router IP const char* init_gw0 = "192"; const char* init_gw1 = "168"; const char* init_gw2 = "0"; const char* init_gw3 = "1"; . //Web Server port const char* init_port = "9701"; //Your MQTT broker const char* init_bk = "test.mosquitto.org";

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Server Setting:

If you wish to disable the MQTT server, change the following in sketch.h

from:

define MQTT_SVR_ENABLE 1

to:

define MQTT_SVR_ENABLE 0

Operation:

The ESP8266 performs as a server, receiving URL commands and either:

1. Sets or gets the requested ESP8266 resource and returns the appropriate reply.
2. Creates a small request string and forwards the request to an Arduino via the serial interface.

In order to test this, the ESP8266 Tx needs to be connected to an Arduino Rx. Likewise, the ESP8266 Rx needs to be connected to an Arduino Tx.

The subject Arduino should have the sketch "ArduinoHomeAutomation.ino" installed and running. This sketch uses the Arduino software serial interface using digital pins 10 and 11. It was tested using an Arduino nano. Using an Arduino with more serial ports, such as a MEGA can be used and utilize the built-in hardware serial port. This would require some adjustment to the sketch.

Web Server test:

With both the Arduino and ESP8266 connected and running,

DIGITAL CHANNEL GET:

Enter the following URL in a web browser (adjust IP & port to your settings):

http://192.168.0.132:9701/?arduino=GetDigital&chan=04

The returned value in the web browser should be:

Digital Channel 04 is LO

DIGITAL CHANNEL SET:

Now set the channel HI by entering the following URL:

http://192.168.0.132:9701/?arduino=SetDigital&chan=04&state=1

The returned value in the web browser should be:

Digital Channel 04 is HI

And if something is connected to channel 4, such as an LED, it should illuminate with this command.

ANALOG CHANNEL GET:

Enter the following URL to get the Arduino Analog channel reading:

http://192.168.0.132:9701/?arduino=GetAnalog&chan=04

The returned value in the web browser should be similar to (units returned are volts):

Analog Channel 04 is 2.48

Expansion:

Simply add the input/output configuration in your Arduino sketch setup() function to enable additional resource control such as 1-wire or i2c connected devices.

Web configuration test:

This sketch is provided with the operation of loading the ESP8266 internal EEPROM with the default values hard-coded in the sketch.

Once the sketch has been loaded and executed at least once, the EEPROM is set as needed. In order to disable the initialization EEPROM writes so that the EEPROM values are used, the following line in sketch.h needs to be revised:

From:

define EEPROM_INIT 1

To:

define EEPROM_INIT 0

With this change, the sketch will obviously need to be reloaded into the ESP8266.

This will allow configuration changes to be made using the sketch's build-in configuration webpage.

In order to access the configuration screen, enter the following URL into a web browser:

http://192.168.0.132:9701/config

Once you have entered any desired changes, click on the SAVE button to write these new values to EEPROM, They will used the next time the ESP8266 is started. Clicking on the RESET ESP8266 button will restart it.

Configuration in AP mode:

If the ESP8266 is moved to a WIFI with a different ssid/password, it will not be able to connect using it's current settings. Upon startup, the ESP attempts to connect to the Wifi that is stored in EEPROM. This attempts are aborted if unsucessful after 10 seconds. The ESP will then start up in AP mode. This provides a method of accessing the ESP to modify the Wifi parameters as needed. To access the ESP in AP mode, connect to the ESP with the ssid "_AP". Then simply open a web browser (from computer, tablet, or smartphone) and enter:

http://192.168.4.1:9701/config

This will open the configuration panel. The AP IP "192.168.4.1" can also be modified through the configuration panel..

Final note:

Note that the Serial Interface is set by default to a very slow 1200 baud rate. This is necessary for reliable operation when intefacing with Arduino using the Arduino Software Serial (Digital pins 10 & 11) interface. This baud can be used if using a serial hardware bus such as one fount with the Arduino Mega or if the Arduino interface is not being used. If not used. it is suggested to uncheck the "Arduino Server On" checkbox. This enables serial output during operation which is inhibited when the serial bus is used to communicate with an Arduino.