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## Bug Fixes
- Fix integer overflow potential in history bin allocation (web_server.cpp)
  Using uint64_t for intermediate multiplication prevents overflow with different constants

- Prevent data loss during WiFi failures (main.cpp)
  Device now automatically attempts WiFi reconnection every 30 seconds when in AP mode
  Exits AP mode and resumes MQTT transmission as soon as WiFi becomes available
  Data collection and SD logging continue regardless of connectivity

## New Features
- Add standalone MQTT data republisher for lost data recovery
  - Command-line tool (republish_mqtt.py) with interactive and scripting modes
  - GUI tool (republish_mqtt_gui.py) for user-friendly recovery
  - Rate-limited publishing (5 msg/sec default, configurable 1-100)
  - Manual time range selection or auto-detect missing data via InfluxDB
  - Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  - Converts SD card CSV exports back to MQTT format

## Documentation
- Add comprehensive code review (CODE_REVIEW.md)
  - 16 detailed security and quality assessments
  - Identifies critical HTTPS/auth gaps, medium-priority overflow issues
  - Confirms absence of buffer overflows and unsafe string functions
  - Grade: B+ with areas for improvement

- Add republisher documentation (REPUBLISH_README.md, REPUBLISH_GUI_README.md)
  - Installation and usage instructions
  - Example commands and scenarios
  - Troubleshooting guide
  - Performance characteristics

## Dependencies
- Add requirements_republish.txt
  - paho-mqtt>=1.6.1
  - influxdb-client>=1.18.0

## Impact
- Eliminates data loss scenario where unreliable WiFi leaves device stuck in AP mode
- Provides recovery mechanism for any historical data missed during outages
- Improves code safety with explicit overflow-resistant arithmetic
- Increases operational visibility with comprehensive code review
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# DD3 MQTT Data Republisher
Standalone Python script to recover and republish lost meter data from SD card CSV files to MQTT.
## Features
- **Rate-limited publishing**: Sends 5 messages/second by default (configurable) to prevent MQTT broker overload
- **Two modes of operation**:
- **Auto-detect**: Connect to InfluxDB to find gaps in recorded data
- **Manual selection**: User specifies start/end time range
- **Cross-platform**: Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- **CSV parsing**: Reads SD card CSV export format and converts to MQTT JSON
- **Interactive mode**: Walks user through configuration step-by-step
- **Command-line mode**: Scripting and automation friendly
## Installation
### Prerequisites
- Python 3.7 or later
### Setup
```bash
# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements_republish.txt
```
### Optional: InfluxDB support
To enable automatic gap detection via InfluxDB, `influxdb-client` will be automatically installed. If you want to use the fallback manual mode only, you can skip this (though it's included in requirements).
## Usage
### Interactive Mode (Recommended for first use)
```bash
python republish_mqtt.py -i
```
The script will prompt you for:
1. CSV file location (with auto-discovery)
2. Device ID
3. MQTT broker settings
4. Time range (manual or auto-detect from InfluxDB)
### Command Line Mode
#### Republish a specific time range:
```bash
python republish_mqtt.py \
-f path/to/data.csv \
-d dd3-F19C \
--mqtt-broker 192.168.1.100 \
--mqtt-user admin \
--mqtt-pass password \
--from-time "2026-03-01" \
--to-time "2026-03-05"
```
#### Auto-detect missing data with InfluxDB:
```bash
python republish_mqtt.py \
-f path/to/data.csv \
-d dd3-F19C \
--mqtt-broker 192.168.1.100 \
--influxdb-url http://localhost:8086 \
--influxdb-token mytoken123 \
--influxdb-org myorg \
--influxdb-bucket smartmeter
```
#### Different publish rate (slower for stability):
```bash
python republish_mqtt.py \
-f data.csv \
-d dd3-F19C \
--mqtt-broker localhost \
--rate 2 # 2 messages per second instead of 5
```
## CSV Format
The script expects CSV files exported from the SD card with this header:
```
ts_utc,ts_hms_utc,p_w,p1_w,p2_w,p3_w,e_kwh,bat_v,bat_pct,rssi,snr,err_m,err_d,err_tx,err_last
```
Each row is one meter sample. The script converts these to MQTT JSON format:
```json
{
"id": "F19C",
"ts": 1710076800,
"e_kwh": "1234.56",
"p_w": 5432,
"p1_w": 1800,
"p2_w": 1816,
"p3_w": 1816,
"bat_v": "4.15",
"bat_pct": 95,
"rssi": -95,
"snr": 9.25
}
```
## How It Works
### Manual Mode (Fallback)
1. User specifies a time range (start and end timestamps)
2. Script reads CSV file
3. Filters samples within the time range
4. Publishes to MQTT topic: `smartmeter/{device_id}/state`
5. Respects rate limiting (5 msg/sec by default)
### Auto-Detect Mode (with InfluxDB)
1. Script connects to InfluxDB
2. Queries for existing data in the specified bucket
3. Identifies gaps (time ranges with no data)
4. Shows gaps to user
5. Republishes the first (oldest) gap from CSV file
6. User can re-run to fill subsequent gaps
## Rate Limiting
By default, the script publishes 5 messages per second. This is:
- **Safe for most MQTT brokers** (no risk of overload)
- **Fast enough** (fills data in < 5 minute for typical daily data)
- **Adjustable** with `--rate` parameter
Examples:
- `--rate 1`: 1 msg/sec (very conservative)
- `--rate 5`: 5 msg/sec (default, recommended)
- `--rate 10`: 10 msg/sec (only if broker can handle it)
## Device ID
The device ID is used to determine the MQTT topic. It appears on the device display and in the CSV directory structure:
- Example: `dd3-F19C`
- Short ID (last 4 characters): `F19C`
You can use either form; the script extracts the short ID for the MQTT topic.
## Time Format
Dates can be specified in multiple formats:
- `2026-03-01` (YYYY-MM-DD)
- `2026-03-01 14:30:00` (YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS)
- `14:30:00` (HH:MM:SS - uses today's date)
- `14:30` (HH:MM - uses today's date)
## Examples
### Scenario 1: Recover data from yesterday
```bash
python republish_mqtt.py -i
# Select CSV file → dd3-F19C_2026-03-09.csv
# Device ID → dd3-F19C
# MQTT broker → 192.168.1.100
# Choose manual time selection
# From → 2026-03-09 00:00:00
# To → 2026-03-10 00:00:00
```
### Scenario 2: Find and fill gaps automatically
```bash
python republish_mqtt.py \
-f path/to/csv/dd3-F19C/*.csv \
-d dd3-F19C \
--mqtt-broker mosquitto.example.com \
--mqtt-user admin --mqtt-pass changeme \
--influxdb-url http://influxdb:8086 \
--influxdb-token mytoken \
--influxdb-org myorg
```
### Scenario 3: Slow publishing for unreliable connection
```bash
python republish_mqtt.py -i --rate 1
```
## Troubleshooting
### "Cannot connect to MQTT broker"
- Check broker address and port
- Verify firewall rules
- Check username/password if required
- Test connectivity: `ping broker_address`
### "No data in CSV file"
- Verify CSV file path exists
- Check that CSV has data rows (not just header)
- Ensure device ID matches CSV directory name
### "InfluxDB query error"
- Verify InfluxDB is running and accessible
- Check API token validity
- Verify organization name
- Check bucket contains data
### "Published 0 samples"
- CSV file may be empty
- Time range may not match any data in CSV
- Try a wider date range
- Check that CSV timestamps are in Unix format
## Performance
Typical performance on a standard PC:
- **CSV parsing**: ~10,000 rows/second
- **MQTT publishing** (at 5 msg/sec): 1 day's worth of data (~2800 samples) takes ~9 minutes
For large files (multiple weeks of data), the script may take longer. This is expected and safe.
## Advanced: Scripting
For automation, you can use command-line mode with environment variables or config files:
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Recover last 3 days of data
DEVICE_ID="dd3-F19C"
CSV_DIR="/mnt/sd/dd3/$DEVICE_ID"
FROM=$(date -d '3 days ago' '+%Y-%m-%d')
TO=$(date '+%Y-%m-%d')
python republish_mqtt.py \
-f "$(ls -t $CSV_DIR/*.csv | head -1)" \
-d "$DEVICE_ID" \
--mqtt-broker mqtt.example.com \
--mqtt-user admin \
--mqtt-pass changeme \
--from-time "$FROM" \
--to-time "$TO" \
--rate 5
```
## License
Same as DD3 project
## Support
For issues or feature requests, check the project repository.