MeshX

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MeshX is a portable C/C++ implementation of a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Mesh node stack and example components. It is designed to be portable across board support packages (BSPs), microcontroller units (MCUs) and SDKs via a CMake-driven build system and small platform abstraction layers.

Highlights

• C++ Migration: Modern element registry and model hierarchy for better modularity and type safety.
• Dynamic Composition: Auto-baking of device composition at runtime based on product profiles.
• Portability: CMake-based build integration for multiple BSPs (WeAct, Xiao, DevKitC) and MCUs.
• Storage: Platform-agnostic NVS with wear-leveling and KV engine support.
• Build System: Unified meshx.py wrapper for build, flash, and test automation.

Repository Layout

• main/ - Core logic, component initialization, and BLE Mesh model hierarchy.
• port/ - BSPs and Platform Abstraction Layers (PAL).
• tools/scripts/ - Build helpers, meshx.py, and code generation utilities.

Build System (meshx.py)

The meshx.py script is the primary interface for managing builds, flashing, and monitoring.

1. Environment Setup

To set up the environment (including ESP-IDF):

$ source tools/scripts/env.sh source /path/to/esp-idf/export.sh

2. Build Commands

The tool supports both clean and incremental builds:

Command	Description
meshx.py -bc [options]	Clean Build: Wipes the build directory and re-configures.
meshx.py -b [options]	Incremental Build: Recommended for faster development cycles.
meshx.py -FR [options]	Flash and Run: Flashes the binary and starts the serial monitor.

3. CLI Usage Summary

usage: meshx.py [-h] [-v] [-b] [-c] [-B BSP] [-N PROD_NAME] [-P PORT] [-F] [-R]

options:
  -v, --version         Get the version details of meshx.py
  -b, --build           Build respective BSP.
  -c, --clean           Clean the build directory before building.
  -B, --bsp BSP         Specify the BSP to use (e.g., xiao_c3).
  -N, --prod-name NAME  Specify the product name (e.g., all_in_one).
  -P, --port PORT       Serial port (e.g., /dev/ttyACM0).
  -F, --flash           Flash target.
  -R, --run             Run target (starts monitor).

Examples

Clean build for Xiao C3:

$ ./tools/scripts/meshx.py -B xiao_c3 -N all_in_one -bc

Flash and Run:

$ ./tools/scripts/meshx.py -B xiao_c3 -N all_in_one -FR -P /dev/ttyACM0

Note

Terminate the run/monitor session using CTRL + ].

Supported Platforms

BSPs

BSP name	Board / Notes
weact_c3	WeAct ESP32-C3 development board
xiao_c3	Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-C3
esp32_devkitC	ESP32 WROOM Development board

SDKs

• ESP-IDF: Fully integrated via port/platform/esp/esp_idf/. Requires ESP-IDF v5.4+.

Configuration & Customization

Product Profiles

Product profiles live in port/bsp/<bsp>/prod_profile.yml. They define the elements and models included in a specific build.

Code Generation

The build helper invokes tools/scripts/code_gen.py at configure time to generate meshx_config.h based on the selected product profile.

Documentation

For deeper technical details, refer to the internal documentation:

🏗️ Architecture & Design

• Call Flow Diagrams: Detailed sequence diagrams of system initialization and messaging.
• Class Diagram: Object-oriented structure of the MeshX stack.

📖 Guides

• Developer Guide: Custom Models & Elements: Step-by-step guide on extending the stack with custom BLE Mesh models.
• Unit Testing: Information on running local and platform-level unit tests.
• Auto-test Framework: Documentation for the automated serial-based testing tool.

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For detailed information on contributing or adding new platforms, please refer to the documentation in the docs/ directory.