@alteriom/painlessmesh 1.7.2 → 1.7.4

package/docs/tutorials/basic-examples.md

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-# Basic Examples
-
-This tutorial provides a collection of basic painlessMesh examples, from simple message passing to more advanced scenarios. Each example builds upon previous concepts and demonstrates key mesh networking principles.
-
-## Example 1: Simple Broadcast
-
-The most basic mesh example - nodes that broadcast messages to all other nodes.
-
-```cpp
-#include "painlessMesh.h"
-
-#define MESH_PREFIX     "MyMeshNetwork"
-#define MESH_PASSWORD   "secretPassword"
-#define MESH_PORT       5555
-
-Scheduler userScheduler;
-painlessMesh mesh;
-
-// Send a message every 5 seconds
-Task taskSendMessage(5000, TASK_FOREVER, [](){
-    String msg = "Hello from node " + String(mesh.getNodeId());
-    mesh.sendBroadcast(msg);
-    Serial.printf("Sent: %s\n", msg.c_str());
-});
-
-void receivedCallback(uint32_t from, String& msg) {
-    Serial.printf("Received from %u: %s\n", from, msg.c_str());
-}
-
-void newConnectionCallback(uint32_t nodeId) {
-    Serial.printf("New connection: %u\n", nodeId);
-}
-
-void setup() {
-    Serial.begin(115200);
-    
-    mesh.setDebugMsgTypes(ERROR | STARTUP | CONNECTION);
-    mesh.init(MESH_PREFIX, MESH_PASSWORD, &userScheduler, MESH_PORT);
-    mesh.onReceive(&receivedCallback);
-    mesh.onNewConnection(&newConnectionCallback);
-    
-    userScheduler.addTask(taskSendMessage);
-    taskSendMessage.enable();
-    
-    Serial.printf("Node ID: %u\n", mesh.getNodeId());
-}
-
-void loop() {
-    mesh.update();
-}
-```
-
-**Key Concepts:**
-- All nodes broadcast the same message type
-- Every node receives every broadcast message
-- Node ID uniquely identifies each device
-
-## Example 2: Point-to-Point Messaging
-
-Sending messages to specific nodes instead of broadcasting.
-
-```cpp
-#include "painlessMesh.h"
-
-#define MESH_PREFIX     "MyMeshNetwork"
-#define MESH_PASSWORD   "secretPassword"
-#define MESH_PORT       5555
-
-Scheduler userScheduler;
-painlessMesh mesh;
-
-uint32_t targetNode = 0; // Will be set to first discovered node
-
-// Send targeted message every 10 seconds
-Task taskSendTargeted(10000, TASK_FOREVER, [](){
-    if (targetNode != 0) {
-        String msg = "Direct message from " + String(mesh.getNodeId());
-        bool sent = mesh.sendSingle(targetNode, msg);
-        Serial.printf("Sent to %u: %s [%s]\n", targetNode, msg.c_str(), 
-                     sent ? "OK" : "FAILED");
-    }
-});
-
-void receivedCallback(uint32_t from, String& msg) {
-    Serial.printf("Received from %u: %s\n", from, msg.c_str());
-    
-    // Echo back to sender
-    String response = "Echo: " + msg;
-    mesh.sendSingle(from, response);
-}
-
-void newConnectionCallback(uint32_t nodeId) {
-    Serial.printf("New connection: %u\n", nodeId);
-    
-    // Set first connected node as target
-    if (targetNode == 0) {
-        targetNode = nodeId;
-        Serial.printf("Set target node: %u\n", targetNode);
-    }
-}
-
-void droppedConnectionCallback(uint32_t nodeId) {
-    Serial.printf("Dropped connection: %u\n", nodeId);
-    
-    // Clear target if it disconnected
-    if (targetNode == nodeId) {
-        targetNode = 0;
-        
-        // Find new target from remaining connections
-        auto nodes = mesh.getNodeList();
-        if (!nodes.empty()) {
-            targetNode = *nodes.begin();
-            Serial.printf("New target node: %u\n", targetNode);
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-void setup() {
-    Serial.begin(115200);
-    
-    mesh.setDebugMsgTypes(ERROR | STARTUP | CONNECTION);
-    mesh.init(MESH_PREFIX, MESH_PASSWORD, &userScheduler, MESH_PORT);
-    mesh.onReceive(&receivedCallback);
-    mesh.onNewConnection(&newConnectionCallback);
-    mesh.onDroppedConnection(&droppedConnectionCallback);
-    
-    userScheduler.addTask(taskSendTargeted);
-    taskSendTargeted.enable();
-    
-    Serial.printf("Node ID: %u\n", mesh.getNodeId());
-}
-
-void loop() {
-    mesh.update();
-}
-```
-
-**Key Concepts:**
-- Use `sendSingle()` for point-to-point messages
-- Track connected nodes using callbacks
-- Handle node disconnections gracefully
-
-## Example 3: JSON Message Format
-
-Structured data exchange using JSON messages.
-
-```cpp
-#include "painlessMesh.h"
-#include "ArduinoJson.h"
-
-#define MESH_PREFIX     "MyMeshNetwork"
-#define MESH_PASSWORD   "secretPassword"
-#define MESH_PORT       5555
-
-Scheduler userScheduler;
-painlessMesh mesh;
-
-int messageCounter = 0;
-
-// Send structured data every 15 seconds
-Task taskSendData(15000, TASK_FOREVER, [](){
-    DynamicJsonDocument doc(200);
-    
-    doc["type"] = "sensor_data";
-    doc["nodeId"] = mesh.getNodeId();
-    doc["counter"] = messageCounter++;
-    doc["temperature"] = random(150, 350) / 10.0; // 15.0 to 35.0
-    doc["humidity"] = random(300, 800) / 10.0;    // 30.0 to 80.0
-    doc["timestamp"] = mesh.getNodeTime();
-    
-    String message;
-    serializeJson(doc, message);
-    
-    mesh.sendBroadcast(message);
-    Serial.printf("Sent: %s\n", message.c_str());
-});
-
-void receivedCallback(uint32_t from, String& msg) {
-    Serial.printf("Received from %u: %s\n", from, msg.c_str());
-    
-    // Parse JSON message
-    DynamicJsonDocument doc(512);
-    DeserializationError error = deserializeJson(doc, msg);
-    
-    if (error) {
-        Serial.printf("JSON parsing failed: %s\n", error.c_str());
-        return;
-    }
-    
-    // Process different message types
-    String msgType = doc["type"];
-    
-    if (msgType == "sensor_data") {
-        uint32_t nodeId = doc["nodeId"];
-        float temperature = doc["temperature"];
-        float humidity = doc["humidity"];
-        uint32_t timestamp = doc["timestamp"];
-        
-        Serial.printf("Sensor data from node %u: T=%.1f°C, H=%.1f%% (age: %u µs)\n",
-                     nodeId, temperature, humidity, 
-                     mesh.getNodeTime() - timestamp);
-        
-        // Respond with acknowledgment
-        sendAcknowledgment(from, doc["counter"]);
-    }
-    else if (msgType == "acknowledgment") {
-        int counter = doc["counter"];
-        Serial.printf("Received acknowledgment from %u for message %d\n", from, counter);
-    }
-}
-
-void sendAcknowledgment(uint32_t targetNode, int counter) {
-    DynamicJsonDocument doc(100);
-    
-    doc["type"] = "acknowledgment";
-    doc["nodeId"] = mesh.getNodeId();
-    doc["counter"] = counter;
-    
-    String message;
-    serializeJson(doc, message);
-    
-    mesh.sendSingle(targetNode, message);
-}
-
-void setup() {
-    Serial.begin(115200);
-    
-    mesh.setDebugMsgTypes(ERROR | STARTUP | CONNECTION);
-    mesh.init(MESH_PREFIX, MESH_PASSWORD, &userScheduler, MESH_PORT);
-    mesh.onReceive(&receivedCallback);
-    
-    userScheduler.addTask(taskSendData);
-    taskSendData.enable();
-    
-    Serial.printf("Node ID: %u\n", mesh.getNodeId());
-}
-
-void loop() {
-    mesh.update();
-}
-```
-
-**Key Concepts:**
-- Use ArduinoJson for structured data
-- Handle JSON parsing errors gracefully
-- Implement message acknowledgments
-- Add timestamps for data age validation
-
-## Example 4: Multi-Function Node
-
-A node that handles multiple types of messages and functions.
-
-```cpp
-#include "painlessMesh.h"
-#include "ArduinoJson.h"
-
-#define MESH_PREFIX     "MyMeshNetwork"
-#define MESH_PASSWORD   "secretPassword"
-#define MESH_PORT       5555
-
-// LED pin (built-in LED on most ESP boards)
-#define LED_PIN 2
-
-Scheduler userScheduler;
-painlessMesh mesh;
-
-bool ledState = false;
-int statusCounter = 0;
-
-// Send status every 30 seconds
-Task taskSendStatus(30000, TASK_FOREVER, [](){
-    DynamicJsonDocument doc(300);
-    
-    doc["type"] = "status";
-    doc["nodeId"] = mesh.getNodeId();
-    doc["counter"] = statusCounter++;
-    doc["uptime"] = millis() / 1000;
-    doc["freeHeap"] = ESP.getFreeHeap();
-    doc["connections"] = mesh.getNodeList().size();
-    doc["ledState"] = ledState;
-    doc["timestamp"] = mesh.getNodeTime();
-    
-    String message;
-    serializeJson(doc, message);
-    
-    mesh.sendBroadcast(message);
-    Serial.printf("Status sent: uptime=%ds, heap=%d, connections=%d\n",
-                 (int)(millis()/1000), ESP.getFreeHeap(), mesh.getNodeList().size());
-});
-
-// Blink LED every 2 seconds
-Task taskBlinkLED(2000, TASK_FOREVER, [](){
-    ledState = !ledState;
-    digitalWrite(LED_PIN, ledState ? HIGH : LOW);
-});
-
-void receivedCallback(uint32_t from, String& msg) {
-    Serial.printf("Received from %u: %s\n", from, msg.c_str());
-    
-    DynamicJsonDocument doc(512);
-    DeserializationError error = deserializeJson(doc, msg);
-    
-    if (error) return;
-    
-    String msgType = doc["type"];
-    
-    if (msgType == "status") {
-        handleStatusMessage(from, doc);
-    }
-    else if (msgType == "command") {
-        handleCommandMessage(from, doc);
-    }
-    else if (msgType == "ping") {
-        handlePingMessage(from, doc);
-    }
-}
-
-void handleStatusMessage(uint32_t from, JsonDocument& doc) {
-    int uptime = doc["uptime"];
-    int freeHeap = doc["freeHeap"];
-    int connections = doc["connections"];
-    bool remoteLedState = doc["ledState"];
-    
-    Serial.printf("Status from %u: uptime=%ds, heap=%d, LED=%s\n",
-                 from, uptime, freeHeap, remoteLedState ? "ON" : "OFF");
-    
-    // Check if remote node needs help
-    if (freeHeap < 10000) {
-        Serial.printf("Warning: Node %u has low memory!\n", from);
-        sendHelpOffer(from);
-    }
-}
-
-void handleCommandMessage(uint32_t from, JsonDocument& doc) {
-    String command = doc["command"];
-    
-    Serial.printf("Command from %u: %s\n", from, command.c_str());
-    
-    if (command == "led_on") {
-        ledState = true;
-        digitalWrite(LED_PIN, HIGH);
-        sendCommandResponse(from, "led_on", "OK");
-    }
-    else if (command == "led_off") {
-        ledState = false;
-        digitalWrite(LED_PIN, LOW);
-        sendCommandResponse(from, "led_off", "OK");
-    }
-    else if (command == "get_status") {
-        // Force immediate status send
-        taskSendStatus.forceNextIteration();
-    }
-    else {
-        sendCommandResponse(from, command, "UNKNOWN_COMMAND");
-    }
-}
-
-void handlePingMessage(uint32_t from, JsonDocument& doc) {
-    uint32_t pingTime = doc["timestamp"];
-    
-    // Send pong response
-    DynamicJsonDocument response(100);
-    response["type"] = "pong";
-    response["nodeId"] = mesh.getNodeId();
-    response["pingTime"] = pingTime;
-    response["pongTime"] = mesh.getNodeTime();
-    
-    String message;
-    serializeJson(response, message);
-    mesh.sendSingle(from, message);
-    
-    Serial.printf("Responded to ping from %u\n", from);
-}
-
-void sendCommandResponse(uint32_t targetNode, String command, String result) {
-    DynamicJsonDocument doc(150);
-    
-    doc["type"] = "command_response";
-    doc["nodeId"] = mesh.getNodeId();
-    doc["command"] = command;
-    doc["result"] = result;
-    doc["timestamp"] = mesh.getNodeTime();
-    
-    String message;
-    serializeJson(doc, message);
-    mesh.sendSingle(targetNode, message);
-}
-
-void sendHelpOffer(uint32_t targetNode) {
-    DynamicJsonDocument doc(100);
-    
-    doc["type"] = "help_offer";
-    doc["nodeId"] = mesh.getNodeId();
-    doc["message"] = "I can help with processing";
-    
-    String message;
-    serializeJson(doc, message);
-    mesh.sendSingle(targetNode, message);
-}
-
-void newConnectionCallback(uint32_t nodeId) {
-    Serial.printf("New connection: %u (total: %d)\n", nodeId, mesh.getNodeList().size());
-    
-    // Send welcome message to new node
-    DynamicJsonDocument doc(100);
-    doc["type"] = "welcome";
-    doc["nodeId"] = mesh.getNodeId();
-    doc["message"] = "Welcome to the mesh!";
-    
-    String message;
-    serializeJson(doc, message);
-    mesh.sendSingle(nodeId, message);
-}
-
-void droppedConnectionCallback(uint32_t nodeId) {
-    Serial.printf("Lost connection: %u (remaining: %d)\n", 
-                 nodeId, mesh.getNodeList().size());
-}
-
-void setup() {
-    Serial.begin(115200);
-    
-    pinMode(LED_PIN, OUTPUT);
-    digitalWrite(LED_PIN, LOW);
-    
-    mesh.setDebugMsgTypes(ERROR | STARTUP | CONNECTION);
-    mesh.init(MESH_PREFIX, MESH_PASSWORD, &userScheduler, MESH_PORT);
-    mesh.onReceive(&receivedCallback);
-    mesh.onNewConnection(&newConnectionCallback);
-    mesh.onDroppedConnection(&droppedConnectionCallback);
-    
-    userScheduler.addTask(taskSendStatus);
-    userScheduler.addTask(taskBlinkLED);
-    taskSendStatus.enable();
-    taskBlinkLED.enable();
-    
-    Serial.printf("Multi-function node started. ID: %u\n", mesh.getNodeId());
-}
-
-void loop() {
-    mesh.update();
-}
-```
-
-**Key Concepts:**
-- Handle multiple message types in one node
-- Implement command/response patterns
-- Monitor network health and offer assistance
-- Combine mesh communication with hardware control
-
-## Example 5: Network Discovery and Mapping
-
-Discover and map the entire mesh network topology.
-
-```cpp
-#include "painlessMesh.h"
-#include "ArduinoJson.h"
-
-#define MESH_PREFIX     "MyMeshNetwork"
-#define MESH_PASSWORD   "secretPassword"
-#define MESH_PORT       5555
-
-Scheduler userScheduler;
-painlessMesh mesh;
-
-std::map<uint32_t, std::set<uint32_t>> networkTopology;
-std::map<uint32_t, String> nodeInfo;
-
-// Request topology information every 60 seconds
-Task taskDiscoverTopology(60000, TASK_FOREVER, [](){
-    DynamicJsonDocument doc(100);
-    
-    doc["type"] = "topology_request";
-    doc["requesterId"] = mesh.getNodeId();
-    doc["timestamp"] = mesh.getNodeTime();
-    
-    String message;
-    serializeJson(doc, message);
-    
-    mesh.sendBroadcast(message);
-    Serial.println("Sent topology discovery request");
-});
-
-// Print network map every 90 seconds
-Task taskPrintNetworkMap(90000, TASK_FOREVER, [](){
-    printNetworkTopology();
-});
-
-void receivedCallback(uint32_t from, String& msg) {
-    DynamicJsonDocument doc(1024);
-    DeserializationError error = deserializeJson(doc, msg);
-    
-    if (error) return;
-    
-    String msgType = doc["type"];
-    
-    if (msgType == "topology_request") {
-        sendTopologyResponse(from);
-    }
-    else if (msgType == "topology_response") {
-        processTopologyResponse(from, doc);
-    }
-}
-
-void sendTopologyResponse(uint32_t requester) {
-    DynamicJsonDocument doc(512);
-    
-    doc["type"] = "topology_response";
-    doc["nodeId"] = mesh.getNodeId();
-    doc["requester"] = requester;
-    
-    // Include my connections
-    JsonArray connections = doc.createNestedArray("connections");
-    auto nodeList = mesh.getNodeList();
-    for (uint32_t nodeId : nodeList) {
-        connections.add(nodeId);
-    }
-    
-    // Include node information
-    doc["uptime"] = millis() / 1000;
-    doc["freeHeap"] = ESP.getFreeHeap();
-    doc["version"] = "1.0";
-    
-    String message;
-    serializeJson(doc, message);
-    
-    mesh.sendSingle(requester, message);
-    Serial.printf("Sent topology response to %u\n", requester);
-}
-
-void processTopologyResponse(uint32_t from, JsonDocument& doc) {
-    Serial.printf("Received topology from %u\n", from);
-    
-    // Store node information
-    int uptime = doc["uptime"];
-    int freeHeap = doc["freeHeap"];
-    String version = doc["version"];
-    
-    char info[100];
-    snprintf(info, sizeof(info), "uptime:%ds heap:%d ver:%s", 
-             uptime, freeHeap, version.c_str());
-    nodeInfo[from] = String(info);
-    
-    // Store connections
-    networkTopology[from].clear();
-    JsonArray connections = doc["connections"];
-    for (JsonVariant connection : connections) {
-        uint32_t connectedNode = connection.as<uint32_t>();
-        networkTopology[from].insert(connectedNode);
-    }
-    
-    Serial.printf("Node %u has %d connections\n", from, connections.size());
-}
-
-void printNetworkTopology() {
-    Serial.println("=== Network Topology ===");
-    
-    if (networkTopology.empty()) {
-        Serial.println("No topology data available");
-        return;
-    }
-    
-    // Print each node and its connections
-    for (auto& [nodeId, connections] : networkTopology) {
-        Serial.printf("Node %u (%s)\n", nodeId, 
-                     nodeInfo.count(nodeId) ? nodeInfo[nodeId].c_str() : "no info");
-        
-        if (connections.empty()) {
-            Serial.println("  No connections");
-        } else {
-            Serial.print("  Connected to: ");
-            for (uint32_t connectedNode : connections) {
-                Serial.printf("%u ", connectedNode);
-            }
-            Serial.println();
-        }
-    }
-    
-    // Calculate network statistics
-    int totalNodes = networkTopology.size() + 1; // +1 for this node  
-    int totalConnections = 0;
-    for (auto& [nodeId, connections] : networkTopology) {
-        totalConnections += connections.size();
-    }
-    totalConnections += mesh.getNodeList().size(); // This node's connections
-    totalConnections /= 2; // Each connection counted twice
-    
-    Serial.printf("Network Summary: %d nodes, %d connections\n", 
-                 totalNodes, totalConnections);
-    Serial.println("========================");
-}
-
-void newConnectionCallback(uint32_t nodeId) {
-    Serial.printf("New connection: %u\n", nodeId);
-    
-    // Immediate topology request for new node
-    DynamicJsonDocument doc(100);
-    doc["type"] = "topology_request";
-    doc["requesterId"] = mesh.getNodeId();
-    doc["timestamp"] = mesh.getNodeTime();
-    
-    String message;
-    serializeJson(doc, message);
-    mesh.sendSingle(nodeId, message);
-}
-
-void droppedConnectionCallback(uint32_t nodeId) {
-    Serial.printf("Lost connection: %u\n", nodeId);
-    
-    // Remove from topology map
-    networkTopology.erase(nodeId);
-    nodeInfo.erase(nodeId);
-    
-    // Also remove from other nodes' connection lists
-    for (auto& [otherNode, connections] : networkTopology) {
-        connections.erase(nodeId);
-    }
-}
-
-void setup() {
-    Serial.begin(115200);
-    
-    mesh.setDebugMsgTypes(ERROR | STARTUP | CONNECTION);
-    mesh.init(MESH_PREFIX, MESH_PASSWORD, &userScheduler, MESH_PORT);
-    mesh.onReceive(&receivedCallback);
-    mesh.onNewConnection(&newConnectionCallback);
-    mesh.onDroppedConnection(&droppedConnectionCallback);
-    
-    userScheduler.addTask(taskDiscoverTopology);
-    userScheduler.addTask(taskPrintNetworkMap);
-    taskDiscoverTopology.enable();
-    taskPrintNetworkMap.enable();
-    
-    Serial.printf("Network discovery node started. ID: %u\n", mesh.getNodeId());
-}
-
-void loop() {
-    mesh.update();
-}
-```
-
-**Key Concepts:**
-- Actively discover network topology
-- Store and analyze network structure
-- Track node information and capabilities
-- Visualize mesh connectivity
-
-## Common Patterns and Best Practices
-
-### Error Handling
-```cpp
-void receivedCallback(uint32_t from, String& msg) {
-    // Always validate JSON parsing
-    DynamicJsonDocument doc(512);
-    DeserializationError error = deserializeJson(doc, msg);
-    
-    if (error) {
-        Serial.printf("JSON error from %u: %s\n", from, error.c_str());
-        return; // Don't process invalid JSON
-    }
-    
-    // Validate required fields exist
-    if (!doc.containsKey("type")) {
-        Serial.printf("Missing 'type' field from %u\n", from);
-        return;
-    }
-    
-    // Process message...
-}
-```
-
-### Memory Management
-```cpp
-void sendLargeMessage() {
-    // Use appropriate document size
-    DynamicJsonDocument doc(1024); // Size for your data
-    
-    // ... populate document
-    
-    String message;
-    size_t messageSize = serializeJson(doc, message);
-    
-    if (message.length() > 1000) {
-        Serial.println("Warning: Large message may cause issues");
-    }
-    
-    mesh.sendBroadcast(message);
-}
-```
-
-### Task Management
-```cpp
-void setup() {
-    // Create tasks but don't enable immediately
-    Task task1(5000, TASK_FOREVER, &function1);
-    Task task2(10000, TASK_FOREVER, &function2);
-    
-    userScheduler.addTask(task1);
-    userScheduler.addTask(task2);
-    
-    // Enable tasks after mesh is initialized
-    mesh.init(MESH_PREFIX, MESH_PASSWORD, &userScheduler, MESH_PORT);
-    
-    task1.enable();
-    task2.enable();
-}
-```
-
-## Next Steps
-
-These examples provide a foundation for building more complex mesh applications. Consider exploring:
-
-- [Custom Packages Tutorial](custom-packages.md) for type-safe messaging
-- [Sensor Networks Tutorial](sensor-networks.md) for IoT applications  
-- [Alteriom Extensions](../alteriom/overview.md) for production-ready packages
-- [Performance Optimization](../advanced/performance.md) for scaling up
-
+# Basic Examples
+
+This tutorial provides a collection of basic painlessMesh examples, from simple message passing to more advanced scenarios. Each example builds upon previous concepts and demonstrates key mesh networking principles.
+
+## Example 1: Simple Broadcast
+
+The most basic mesh example - nodes that broadcast messages to all other nodes.
+
+```cpp
+#include "painlessMesh.h"
+
+#define MESH_PREFIX     "MyMeshNetwork"
+#define MESH_PASSWORD   "secretPassword"
+#define MESH_PORT       5555
+
+Scheduler userScheduler;
+painlessMesh mesh;
+
+// Send a message every 5 seconds
+Task taskSendMessage(5000, TASK_FOREVER, [](){
+    String msg = "Hello from node " + String(mesh.getNodeId());
+    mesh.sendBroadcast(msg);
+    Serial.printf("Sent: %s\n", msg.c_str());
+});
+
+void receivedCallback(uint32_t from, String& msg) {
+    Serial.printf("Received from %u: %s\n", from, msg.c_str());
+}
+
+void newConnectionCallback(uint32_t nodeId) {
+    Serial.printf("New connection: %u\n", nodeId);
+}
+
+void setup() {
+    Serial.begin(115200);
+    
+    mesh.setDebugMsgTypes(ERROR | STARTUP | CONNECTION);
+    mesh.init(MESH_PREFIX, MESH_PASSWORD, &userScheduler, MESH_PORT);
+    mesh.onReceive(&receivedCallback);
+    mesh.onNewConnection(&newConnectionCallback);
+    
+    userScheduler.addTask(taskSendMessage);
+    taskSendMessage.enable();
+    
+    Serial.printf("Node ID: %u\n", mesh.getNodeId());
+}
+
+void loop() {
+    mesh.update();
+}
+```
+
+**Key Concepts:**
+- All nodes broadcast the same message type
+- Every node receives every broadcast message
+- Node ID uniquely identifies each device
+
+## Example 2: Point-to-Point Messaging
+
+Sending messages to specific nodes instead of broadcasting.
+
+```cpp
+#include "painlessMesh.h"
+
+#define MESH_PREFIX     "MyMeshNetwork"
+#define MESH_PASSWORD   "secretPassword"
+#define MESH_PORT       5555
+
+Scheduler userScheduler;
+painlessMesh mesh;
+
+uint32_t targetNode = 0; // Will be set to first discovered node
+
+// Send targeted message every 10 seconds
+Task taskSendTargeted(10000, TASK_FOREVER, [](){
+    if (targetNode != 0) {
+        String msg = "Direct message from " + String(mesh.getNodeId());
+        bool sent = mesh.sendSingle(targetNode, msg);
+        Serial.printf("Sent to %u: %s [%s]\n", targetNode, msg.c_str(), 
+                     sent ? "OK" : "FAILED");
+    }
+});
+
+void receivedCallback(uint32_t from, String& msg) {
+    Serial.printf("Received from %u: %s\n", from, msg.c_str());
+    
+    // Echo back to sender
+    String response = "Echo: " + msg;
+    mesh.sendSingle(from, response);
+}
+
+void newConnectionCallback(uint32_t nodeId) {
+    Serial.printf("New connection: %u\n", nodeId);
+    
+    // Set first connected node as target
+    if (targetNode == 0) {
+        targetNode = nodeId;
+        Serial.printf("Set target node: %u\n", targetNode);
+    }
+}
+
+void droppedConnectionCallback(uint32_t nodeId) {
+    Serial.printf("Dropped connection: %u\n", nodeId);
+    
+    // Clear target if it disconnected
+    if (targetNode == nodeId) {
+        targetNode = 0;
+        
+        // Find new target from remaining connections
+        auto nodes = mesh.getNodeList();
+        if (!nodes.empty()) {
+            targetNode = *nodes.begin();
+            Serial.printf("New target node: %u\n", targetNode);
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+void setup() {
+    Serial.begin(115200);
+    
+    mesh.setDebugMsgTypes(ERROR | STARTUP | CONNECTION);
+    mesh.init(MESH_PREFIX, MESH_PASSWORD, &userScheduler, MESH_PORT);
+    mesh.onReceive(&receivedCallback);
+    mesh.onNewConnection(&newConnectionCallback);
+    mesh.onDroppedConnection(&droppedConnectionCallback);
+    
+    userScheduler.addTask(taskSendTargeted);
+    taskSendTargeted.enable();
+    
+    Serial.printf("Node ID: %u\n", mesh.getNodeId());
+}
+
+void loop() {
+    mesh.update();
+}
+```
+
+**Key Concepts:**
+- Use `sendSingle()` for point-to-point messages
+- Track connected nodes using callbacks
+- Handle node disconnections gracefully
+
+## Example 3: JSON Message Format
+
+Structured data exchange using JSON messages.
+
+```cpp
+#include "painlessMesh.h"
+#include "ArduinoJson.h"
+
+#define MESH_PREFIX     "MyMeshNetwork"
+#define MESH_PASSWORD   "secretPassword"
+#define MESH_PORT       5555
+
+Scheduler userScheduler;
+painlessMesh mesh;
+
+int messageCounter = 0;
+
+// Send structured data every 15 seconds
+Task taskSendData(15000, TASK_FOREVER, [](){
+    DynamicJsonDocument doc(200);
+    
+    doc["type"] = "sensor_data";
+    doc["nodeId"] = mesh.getNodeId();
+    doc["counter"] = messageCounter++;
+    doc["temperature"] = random(150, 350) / 10.0; // 15.0 to 35.0
+    doc["humidity"] = random(300, 800) / 10.0;    // 30.0 to 80.0
+    doc["timestamp"] = mesh.getNodeTime();
+    
+    String message;
+    serializeJson(doc, message);
+    
+    mesh.sendBroadcast(message);
+    Serial.printf("Sent: %s\n", message.c_str());
+});
+
+void receivedCallback(uint32_t from, String& msg) {
+    Serial.printf("Received from %u: %s\n", from, msg.c_str());
+    
+    // Parse JSON message
+    DynamicJsonDocument doc(512);
+    DeserializationError error = deserializeJson(doc, msg);
+    
+    if (error) {
+        Serial.printf("JSON parsing failed: %s\n", error.c_str());
+        return;
+    }
+    
+    // Process different message types
+    String msgType = doc["type"];
+    
+    if (msgType == "sensor_data") {
+        uint32_t nodeId = doc["nodeId"];
+        float temperature = doc["temperature"];
+        float humidity = doc["humidity"];
+        uint32_t timestamp = doc["timestamp"];
+        
+        Serial.printf("Sensor data from node %u: T=%.1f°C, H=%.1f%% (age: %u µs)\n",
+                     nodeId, temperature, humidity, 
+                     mesh.getNodeTime() - timestamp);
+        
+        // Respond with acknowledgment
+        sendAcknowledgment(from, doc["counter"]);
+    }
+    else if (msgType == "acknowledgment") {
+        int counter = doc["counter"];
+        Serial.printf("Received acknowledgment from %u for message %d\n", from, counter);
+    }
+}
+
+void sendAcknowledgment(uint32_t targetNode, int counter) {
+    DynamicJsonDocument doc(100);
+    
+    doc["type"] = "acknowledgment";
+    doc["nodeId"] = mesh.getNodeId();
+    doc["counter"] = counter;
+    
+    String message;
+    serializeJson(doc, message);
+    
+    mesh.sendSingle(targetNode, message);
+}
+
+void setup() {
+    Serial.begin(115200);
+    
+    mesh.setDebugMsgTypes(ERROR | STARTUP | CONNECTION);
+    mesh.init(MESH_PREFIX, MESH_PASSWORD, &userScheduler, MESH_PORT);
+    mesh.onReceive(&receivedCallback);
+    
+    userScheduler.addTask(taskSendData);
+    taskSendData.enable();
+    
+    Serial.printf("Node ID: %u\n", mesh.getNodeId());
+}
+
+void loop() {
+    mesh.update();
+}
+```
+
+**Key Concepts:**
+- Use ArduinoJson for structured data
+- Handle JSON parsing errors gracefully
+- Implement message acknowledgments
+- Add timestamps for data age validation
+
+## Example 4: Multi-Function Node
+
+A node that handles multiple types of messages and functions.
+
+```cpp
+#include "painlessMesh.h"
+#include "ArduinoJson.h"
+
+#define MESH_PREFIX     "MyMeshNetwork"
+#define MESH_PASSWORD   "secretPassword"
+#define MESH_PORT       5555
+
+// LED pin (built-in LED on most ESP boards)
+#define LED_PIN 2
+
+Scheduler userScheduler;
+painlessMesh mesh;
+
+bool ledState = false;
+int statusCounter = 0;
+
+// Send status every 30 seconds
+Task taskSendStatus(30000, TASK_FOREVER, [](){
+    DynamicJsonDocument doc(300);
+    
+    doc["type"] = "status";
+    doc["nodeId"] = mesh.getNodeId();
+    doc["counter"] = statusCounter++;
+    doc["uptime"] = millis() / 1000;
+    doc["freeHeap"] = ESP.getFreeHeap();
+    doc["connections"] = mesh.getNodeList().size();
+    doc["ledState"] = ledState;
+    doc["timestamp"] = mesh.getNodeTime();
+    
+    String message;
+    serializeJson(doc, message);
+    
+    mesh.sendBroadcast(message);
+    Serial.printf("Status sent: uptime=%ds, heap=%d, connections=%d\n",
+                 (int)(millis()/1000), ESP.getFreeHeap(), mesh.getNodeList().size());
+});
+
+// Blink LED every 2 seconds
+Task taskBlinkLED(2000, TASK_FOREVER, [](){
+    ledState = !ledState;
+    digitalWrite(LED_PIN, ledState ? HIGH : LOW);
+});
+
+void receivedCallback(uint32_t from, String& msg) {
+    Serial.printf("Received from %u: %s\n", from, msg.c_str());
+    
+    DynamicJsonDocument doc(512);
+    DeserializationError error = deserializeJson(doc, msg);
+    
+    if (error) return;
+    
+    String msgType = doc["type"];
+    
+    if (msgType == "status") {
+        handleStatusMessage(from, doc);
+    }
+    else if (msgType == "command") {
+        handleCommandMessage(from, doc);
+    }
+    else if (msgType == "ping") {
+        handlePingMessage(from, doc);
+    }
+}
+
+void handleStatusMessage(uint32_t from, JsonDocument& doc) {
+    int uptime = doc["uptime"];
+    int freeHeap = doc["freeHeap"];
+    int connections = doc["connections"];
+    bool remoteLedState = doc["ledState"];
+    
+    Serial.printf("Status from %u: uptime=%ds, heap=%d, LED=%s\n",
+                 from, uptime, freeHeap, remoteLedState ? "ON" : "OFF");
+    
+    // Check if remote node needs help
+    if (freeHeap < 10000) {
+        Serial.printf("Warning: Node %u has low memory!\n", from);
+        sendHelpOffer(from);
+    }
+}
+
+void handleCommandMessage(uint32_t from, JsonDocument& doc) {
+    String command = doc["command"];
+    
+    Serial.printf("Command from %u: %s\n", from, command.c_str());
+    
+    if (command == "led_on") {
+        ledState = true;
+        digitalWrite(LED_PIN, HIGH);
+        sendCommandResponse(from, "led_on", "OK");
+    }
+    else if (command == "led_off") {
+        ledState = false;
+        digitalWrite(LED_PIN, LOW);
+        sendCommandResponse(from, "led_off", "OK");
+    }
+    else if (command == "get_status") {
+        // Force immediate status send
+        taskSendStatus.forceNextIteration();
+    }
+    else {
+        sendCommandResponse(from, command, "UNKNOWN_COMMAND");
+    }
+}
+
+void handlePingMessage(uint32_t from, JsonDocument& doc) {
+    uint32_t pingTime = doc["timestamp"];
+    
+    // Send pong response
+    DynamicJsonDocument response(100);
+    response["type"] = "pong";
+    response["nodeId"] = mesh.getNodeId();
+    response["pingTime"] = pingTime;
+    response["pongTime"] = mesh.getNodeTime();
+    
+    String message;
+    serializeJson(response, message);
+    mesh.sendSingle(from, message);
+    
+    Serial.printf("Responded to ping from %u\n", from);
+}
+
+void sendCommandResponse(uint32_t targetNode, String command, String result) {
+    DynamicJsonDocument doc(150);
+    
+    doc["type"] = "command_response";
+    doc["nodeId"] = mesh.getNodeId();
+    doc["command"] = command;
+    doc["result"] = result;
+    doc["timestamp"] = mesh.getNodeTime();
+    
+    String message;
+    serializeJson(doc, message);
+    mesh.sendSingle(targetNode, message);
+}
+
+void sendHelpOffer(uint32_t targetNode) {
+    DynamicJsonDocument doc(100);
+    
+    doc["type"] = "help_offer";
+    doc["nodeId"] = mesh.getNodeId();
+    doc["message"] = "I can help with processing";
+    
+    String message;
+    serializeJson(doc, message);
+    mesh.sendSingle(targetNode, message);
+}
+
+void newConnectionCallback(uint32_t nodeId) {
+    Serial.printf("New connection: %u (total: %d)\n", nodeId, mesh.getNodeList().size());
+    
+    // Send welcome message to new node
+    DynamicJsonDocument doc(100);
+    doc["type"] = "welcome";
+    doc["nodeId"] = mesh.getNodeId();
+    doc["message"] = "Welcome to the mesh!";
+    
+    String message;
+    serializeJson(doc, message);
+    mesh.sendSingle(nodeId, message);
+}
+
+void droppedConnectionCallback(uint32_t nodeId) {
+    Serial.printf("Lost connection: %u (remaining: %d)\n", 
+                 nodeId, mesh.getNodeList().size());
+}
+
+void setup() {
+    Serial.begin(115200);
+    
+    pinMode(LED_PIN, OUTPUT);
+    digitalWrite(LED_PIN, LOW);
+    
+    mesh.setDebugMsgTypes(ERROR | STARTUP | CONNECTION);
+    mesh.init(MESH_PREFIX, MESH_PASSWORD, &userScheduler, MESH_PORT);
+    mesh.onReceive(&receivedCallback);
+    mesh.onNewConnection(&newConnectionCallback);
+    mesh.onDroppedConnection(&droppedConnectionCallback);
+    
+    userScheduler.addTask(taskSendStatus);
+    userScheduler.addTask(taskBlinkLED);
+    taskSendStatus.enable();
+    taskBlinkLED.enable();
+    
+    Serial.printf("Multi-function node started. ID: %u\n", mesh.getNodeId());
+}
+
+void loop() {
+    mesh.update();
+}
+```
+
+**Key Concepts:**
+- Handle multiple message types in one node
+- Implement command/response patterns
+- Monitor network health and offer assistance
+- Combine mesh communication with hardware control
+
+## Example 5: Network Discovery and Mapping
+
+Discover and map the entire mesh network topology.
+
+```cpp
+#include "painlessMesh.h"
+#include "ArduinoJson.h"
+
+#define MESH_PREFIX     "MyMeshNetwork"
+#define MESH_PASSWORD   "secretPassword"
+#define MESH_PORT       5555
+
+Scheduler userScheduler;
+painlessMesh mesh;
+
+std::map<uint32_t, std::set<uint32_t>> networkTopology;
+std::map<uint32_t, String> nodeInfo;
+
+// Request topology information every 60 seconds
+Task taskDiscoverTopology(60000, TASK_FOREVER, [](){
+    DynamicJsonDocument doc(100);
+    
+    doc["type"] = "topology_request";
+    doc["requesterId"] = mesh.getNodeId();
+    doc["timestamp"] = mesh.getNodeTime();
+    
+    String message;
+    serializeJson(doc, message);
+    
+    mesh.sendBroadcast(message);
+    Serial.println("Sent topology discovery request");
+});
+
+// Print network map every 90 seconds
+Task taskPrintNetworkMap(90000, TASK_FOREVER, [](){
+    printNetworkTopology();
+});
+
+void receivedCallback(uint32_t from, String& msg) {
+    DynamicJsonDocument doc(1024);
+    DeserializationError error = deserializeJson(doc, msg);
+    
+    if (error) return;
+    
+    String msgType = doc["type"];
+    
+    if (msgType == "topology_request") {
+        sendTopologyResponse(from);
+    }
+    else if (msgType == "topology_response") {
+        processTopologyResponse(from, doc);
+    }
+}
+
+void sendTopologyResponse(uint32_t requester) {
+    DynamicJsonDocument doc(512);
+    
+    doc["type"] = "topology_response";
+    doc["nodeId"] = mesh.getNodeId();
+    doc["requester"] = requester;
+    
+    // Include my connections
+    JsonArray connections = doc.createNestedArray("connections");
+    auto nodeList = mesh.getNodeList();
+    for (uint32_t nodeId : nodeList) {
+        connections.add(nodeId);
+    }
+    
+    // Include node information
+    doc["uptime"] = millis() / 1000;
+    doc["freeHeap"] = ESP.getFreeHeap();
+    doc["version"] = "1.0";
+    
+    String message;
+    serializeJson(doc, message);
+    
+    mesh.sendSingle(requester, message);
+    Serial.printf("Sent topology response to %u\n", requester);
+}
+
+void processTopologyResponse(uint32_t from, JsonDocument& doc) {
+    Serial.printf("Received topology from %u\n", from);
+    
+    // Store node information
+    int uptime = doc["uptime"];
+    int freeHeap = doc["freeHeap"];
+    String version = doc["version"];
+    
+    char info[100];
+    snprintf(info, sizeof(info), "uptime:%ds heap:%d ver:%s", 
+             uptime, freeHeap, version.c_str());
+    nodeInfo[from] = String(info);
+    
+    // Store connections
+    networkTopology[from].clear();
+    JsonArray connections = doc["connections"];
+    for (JsonVariant connection : connections) {
+        uint32_t connectedNode = connection.as<uint32_t>();
+        networkTopology[from].insert(connectedNode);
+    }
+    
+    Serial.printf("Node %u has %d connections\n", from, connections.size());
+}
+
+void printNetworkTopology() {
+    Serial.println("=== Network Topology ===");
+    
+    if (networkTopology.empty()) {
+        Serial.println("No topology data available");
+        return;
+    }
+    
+    // Print each node and its connections
+    for (auto& [nodeId, connections] : networkTopology) {
+        Serial.printf("Node %u (%s)\n", nodeId, 
+                     nodeInfo.count(nodeId) ? nodeInfo[nodeId].c_str() : "no info");
+        
+        if (connections.empty()) {
+            Serial.println("  No connections");
+        } else {
+            Serial.print("  Connected to: ");
+            for (uint32_t connectedNode : connections) {
+                Serial.printf("%u ", connectedNode);
+            }
+            Serial.println();
+        }
+    }
+    
+    // Calculate network statistics
+    int totalNodes = networkTopology.size() + 1; // +1 for this node  
+    int totalConnections = 0;
+    for (auto& [nodeId, connections] : networkTopology) {
+        totalConnections += connections.size();
+    }
+    totalConnections += mesh.getNodeList().size(); // This node's connections
+    totalConnections /= 2; // Each connection counted twice
+    
+    Serial.printf("Network Summary: %d nodes, %d connections\n", 
+                 totalNodes, totalConnections);
+    Serial.println("========================");
+}
+
+void newConnectionCallback(uint32_t nodeId) {
+    Serial.printf("New connection: %u\n", nodeId);
+    
+    // Immediate topology request for new node
+    DynamicJsonDocument doc(100);
+    doc["type"] = "topology_request";
+    doc["requesterId"] = mesh.getNodeId();
+    doc["timestamp"] = mesh.getNodeTime();
+    
+    String message;
+    serializeJson(doc, message);
+    mesh.sendSingle(nodeId, message);
+}
+
+void droppedConnectionCallback(uint32_t nodeId) {
+    Serial.printf("Lost connection: %u\n", nodeId);
+    
+    // Remove from topology map
+    networkTopology.erase(nodeId);
+    nodeInfo.erase(nodeId);
+    
+    // Also remove from other nodes' connection lists
+    for (auto& [otherNode, connections] : networkTopology) {
+        connections.erase(nodeId);
+    }
+}
+
+void setup() {
+    Serial.begin(115200);
+    
+    mesh.setDebugMsgTypes(ERROR | STARTUP | CONNECTION);
+    mesh.init(MESH_PREFIX, MESH_PASSWORD, &userScheduler, MESH_PORT);
+    mesh.onReceive(&receivedCallback);
+    mesh.onNewConnection(&newConnectionCallback);
+    mesh.onDroppedConnection(&droppedConnectionCallback);
+    
+    userScheduler.addTask(taskDiscoverTopology);
+    userScheduler.addTask(taskPrintNetworkMap);
+    taskDiscoverTopology.enable();
+    taskPrintNetworkMap.enable();
+    
+    Serial.printf("Network discovery node started. ID: %u\n", mesh.getNodeId());
+}
+
+void loop() {
+    mesh.update();
+}
+```
+
+**Key Concepts:**
+- Actively discover network topology
+- Store and analyze network structure
+- Track node information and capabilities
+- Visualize mesh connectivity
+
+## Common Patterns and Best Practices
+
+### Error Handling
+```cpp
+void receivedCallback(uint32_t from, String& msg) {
+    // Always validate JSON parsing
+    DynamicJsonDocument doc(512);
+    DeserializationError error = deserializeJson(doc, msg);
+    
+    if (error) {
+        Serial.printf("JSON error from %u: %s\n", from, error.c_str());
+        return; // Don't process invalid JSON
+    }
+    
+    // Validate required fields exist
+    if (!doc.containsKey("type")) {
+        Serial.printf("Missing 'type' field from %u\n", from);
+        return;
+    }
+    
+    // Process message...
+}
+```
+
+### Memory Management
+```cpp
+void sendLargeMessage() {
+    // Use appropriate document size
+    DynamicJsonDocument doc(1024); // Size for your data
+    
+    // ... populate document
+    
+    String message;
+    size_t messageSize = serializeJson(doc, message);
+    
+    if (message.length() > 1000) {
+        Serial.println("Warning: Large message may cause issues");
+    }
+    
+    mesh.sendBroadcast(message);
+}
+```
+
+### Task Management
+```cpp
+void setup() {
+    // Create tasks but don't enable immediately
+    Task task1(5000, TASK_FOREVER, &function1);
+    Task task2(10000, TASK_FOREVER, &function2);
+    
+    userScheduler.addTask(task1);
+    userScheduler.addTask(task2);
+    
+    // Enable tasks after mesh is initialized
+    mesh.init(MESH_PREFIX, MESH_PASSWORD, &userScheduler, MESH_PORT);
+    
+    task1.enable();
+    task2.enable();
+}
+```
+
+## Next Steps
+
+These examples provide a foundation for building more complex mesh applications. Consider exploring:
+
+- [Custom Packages Tutorial](custom-packages.md) for type-safe messaging
+- [Sensor Networks Tutorial](sensor-networks.md) for IoT applications  
+- [Alteriom Extensions](../alteriom/overview.md) for production-ready packages
+- [Performance Optimization](../advanced/performance.md) for scaling up
+
 Each example can be extended with additional features like data persistence, external connectivity, or advanced routing strategies based on your specific needs.