Developer Guide

Integrate your hardware and custom applications with SensoCAN.

Communication Protocols

We support two primary methods for device connectivity:

1. MQTT (Recommended): Best for persistent connections, low bandwidth, and real-time bi-directional communication.
2. HTTP API: Best for simple, stateless devices or when MQTT is blocked by firewalls.

Authentication

Both protocols utilize Device Access Tokens for security. This token is generated when you create a device in the UI.

• MQTT: Use the MQTT credentials provided in the device details page.
• HTTP: Use the token in the Authorization: Bearer header.

Libraries & SDKs

While you can use any standard MQTT/HTTP client, we recommend:

• Python: paho-mqtt
• C/C++: Eclipse Paho
• Arduino/ESP32: PubSubClient