Custom Configuration
Bee Thing does not require a specific board. You can create your own configuration if your hardware can produce measurements and send them to Bee Thing.
This page is the entry point for builds that do not match a documented configuration yet.
When to Choose This Path
Choose a custom configuration if you want to:
- use another ESP32 board;
- change HX711 pins;
- add a sensor;
- use another transport;
- go through a gateway;
- adapt an existing build.
What You Need to Define
Before modifying or compiling the firmware, clarify:
- the target board;
- the weight sensor;
- wiring pins;
- network transport;
- power source;
- configuration mode;
- measurements you want to send.
Useful References
Simple Rule
If your hardware sends Bee Thing JSON directly, it must follow the HTTP ingestion protocol.
If your hardware uses a compact or proprietary format, a gateway can translate that format to the same HTTP protocol before sending it to Bee Thing.