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ESP8266 Firmware & OTA Development with TLS and MQTT

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Embedded Software Development • IoT Development

Industry

Information Technology

Duration

10 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 June 2017

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

77/100

Good

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Client

Dev notch

Israel

Project Summary

Droid Technologies developed a stable OTA system and Wi‑Fi firmware for an ESP8266-based module to connect securely to the client's backend. The firmware was implemented in C++ with TLS and MQTT support; the delivered product met project goals and is now being mass-produced. The client praised the code quality and communication.

Key Challenges

Develop firmware for ESP8266 to make circuits smart and communicate with backend servers
The client lacked an embedded department and required external support
Deliver a stable module that securely connects over TLS, supports OTA updates, and allows pin control via MQTT

Project Deliverables

OTA update system
Wi-Fi firmware for ESP8266 compatible with the client's backend
Firmware with TLS communication and MQTT-controlled pin management

Project Solution

The vendor developed C++ firmware for an ESP8266 module that securely connects to the client's backend, implements TLS communication, supports MQTT-based pin control, and includes an over-the-air update system. The delivered firmware functioned as required and was subsequently mass-produced. The engagement was executed by one engineer and managed via Jira.

Project Outcome

The code was high-quality
The product met project goals and is being mass-produced

Platforms

IoT
Embedded System

Tech Stack

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The delivered product fit the project's goals and is now being mass-produced to meet the needs of a wider audience. Throughout the process, Droid Technologies communicated effectively and used their talent to produce solid code.”
David Fradis
Owner
Date: 07/14/2019