Over the years we’ve developed numerous software programs that make the Waiter ECC what it is; A plug-and-play solution to replace a failed Intellitec ECC system that requires no setup or intervention by the user; just plug it in and it works.
The software programs include; c++ firmware running in the control module. c# running as a windows DOT NET application on the Rpi under Linux. Python application running on the Rpi as a Bash job.
All of these programs communicate with each other via an communications protocol known as MQTT. We’ve published an interface document that describes the MQTT messages and topics used in these communications and the WiFi Access Point connection scheme with username, passwords, IP address, etc. This TECHNICAL DETAIL document should provide the technical savvy users with all the information they need to connect, monitor, and even control the Waiter ECC system. This was the main reason for using the MQTT protocol.
As for releasing our c++, C#, and Python code to open source, we don’t have any plans to do so at this time.