IoT Community Codecs Repository

A centralized repository of IoT device codecs providing payload decoders and encoders for various sensors and devices in the IoT ecosystem.

Overview

This repository serves as a comprehensive codec library for IoT devices, available at iotCommunity.space/codec. It includes detailed codec implementations, descriptions, previews, and community feedback for various IoT sensors and devices.

Repository Structure

iotCommunity.space/codec/
├── assets/
│   └── codecs/
│       └── [manufacturer]/
│           └── [device]/
│               └── [version]/
│                   └── payload.js
├── descriptions/
└── previews/

Data Structure

Each codec entry contains the following information:

{
  "name": "Device Name",
  "slug": "device-slug",
  "type": "Sensor Type",
  "description": "Codec description and version",
  "download": "/assets/codecs/manufacturer/device/version/payload.js",
  "source": "Source URL",
  "sourceName": "Source Name"
}

Features

• Codec Description: Detailed information about each codec's functionality and compatibility
• Codec Preview: Live demonstration of codec operations
• Source Code: Direct access to codec implementation
• Community Feedback: User reviews and implementation experiences
• Version Control: Support for multiple codec versions

Usage

Implementing a Codec

1. Download the codec file from the provided path
2. Import the codec into your IoT application
3. Use the decoder/encoder functions as specified in the codec documentation

Example usage:

const codec = require('./payload.js');

// Decoding
const payload = "0100FF..."; // hex string
const decoded = codec.decode(payload);

// Encoding (if supported)
const data = {
  temperature: 23.5,
  humidity: 45
};
const encoded = codec.encode(data);

Contributing

Adding a New Codec

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b add-new-codec)
3. Add your codec files following the structure:

   assets/codecs/[manufacturer]/[device]/[version]/payload.js
   

4. Add codec metadata to the directory
5. Submit a pull request

Codec Requirements

• Clear documentation of payload format
• Comprehensive error handling
• Test cases demonstrating functionality
• Version information
• Licensing information

Quality Guidelines

• Well-documented code
• Efficient implementation
• Proper error handling
• Comprehensive test coverage
• Clear usage examples

Testing

All codecs should include test cases verifying:

• Payload decoding
• Error handling
• Edge cases
• Format compliance

Support

For assistance:

• Open an issue in the repository
• Join the community discussion
• Check existing codec implementations for reference

License

Please see the LICENSE file for usage terms and conditions.