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Gateway Connection

Overview​

This guide walks through connecting IoTGateway to ThingsPanel, a Go-based open-source IoT platform.

ThingsPanel Introduction​

ThingsPanel is an open-source IoT platform built with Go, providing device management, data visualization, and rule engine capabilities.

Install ThingsPanel​

Deploy ThingsPanel using Docker Compose:

docker-compose up -d

Refer to the official documentation for detailed installation instructions.

IoTGateway Configuration​

Add ThingsPanel Platform Type​

Add the ThingsPanel enum value in the platform type enumeration:

public enum PlatformType
{
    IoTSharp,
    ThingsBoard,
    ThingsPanel,  // Add this
}

Implement ThingsPanelHandler​

Create a new handler class implementing the platform communication interface.

Register in PlatformHandlerFactory​

Add the ThingsPanel case to the factory.

Configure Gateway-Side Devices​

Add sub-devices with their communication parameters, configure driver and connection settings, define variables, and verify data flow in the ThingsPanel dashboard.