esp-mqtt's default message_retransmit_timeout is 1000 ms: any unacked QoS 1
PUBLISH is resent (byte-identical, DUP=1) every second until the PUBACK
arrives or the outbox entry expires (30 s). Status messages are the only
QoS 1 publishes; on a congested or recovering uplink where broker acks take
several seconds, each 5-minute /status was delivered ~6 times, ~1 s apart,
as exact copies (same timestamp and stats). Downstream observers flagged
excessive_packet_copies and at least one broker treats it as abuse.
Expose message_retransmit_timeout via PsychicMqttClient and set it to 15 s
in optimizeMqttClientConfig: one retry still fits inside the 30 s outbox
expiry, preserving at-least-once delivery while capping duplicates at one.
/packets paths are QoS 0 and were never affected.
Improved error handling in the MQTT client to log specific reasons
for connection refusals, including detailed return codes. This change
ensures that users are informed of authentication issues and server
availability problems, enhancing the debugging experience.
Reintroduced the 'origin' field in the buildPacketMessage function to its original position within the JSON object. This adjustment ensures consistency in the message format and aligns with previous structural changes made to enhance clarity.
Update the PsychicMqttClient to ensure that QoS0 messages are enqueued with durable outbox storage. This change addresses issues with false-failure semantics in certain connected paths, improving message flow reliability. Additionally, modify platformio.ini to include SSL certificate generation and adjust build flags for reduced verbosity and enhanced functionality.
Update the PsychicMqttClient to set a _config_dirty flag whenever a configuration setter is called. This ensures that the MQTT configuration is only applied when changes are made, optimizing the connect and reconnect processes. Added logging to indicate whether the configuration was updated or unchanged.
Refactor the MQTTBridge to implement enhanced QoS handling for publish operations. Introduce retry mechanisms for QoS0 packets, allowing for transient failures to be retried with a delay. Update publish methods to return success status, improving error handling and logging. Additionally, adjust the packet queue processing to accommodate new retry logic and ensure better message delivery control.
This commit introduces a new `reconnect` method in the `PsychicMqttClient` class, allowing for re-establishing a connection to the MQTT broker without needing to disconnect first. The method checks if the client is initialized, updates the configuration if necessary, and attempts to reconnect, enhancing the overall connection management. Additionally, the MQTT slot management has been updated to support up to 6 configurable slots, improving flexibility in connection handling.
- Main broker: only allocate _mqtt_client when custom broker configured
(analyzer-only saves one PsychicMqttClient). Reconnect main broker after
forced disconnect with 30s throttle; set last_attempt on disconnect so
throttle applies and avoids reconnect storms on flaky WiFi.
- Analyzer clients: call disconnect() when WiFi transitions to disconnected
so ESP-IDF frees MQTT buffers (it does not free on WiFi drop). Reduces
fragmentation and Max drop after disconnect/reconnect cycles.
- get wifi.status: report WiFi uptime (Xd Xh Xm Xs) when WITH_MQTT_BRIDGE.
Track connect time in bridge; backfill when already connected at first check.
- get mqtt.status: show msgs on/off, broker (connected/disconnected/n/a),
analyzer US/EU (connected/disconnected/off), and queue count.
Note: PsychicMqttClient change (register event only on first client creation)
belongs in the library repo if committed separately.