Hey everyone, I wanted to share my recent journey with MQTT topic structures. It’s been quite the adventure, but I’m thrilled to have figured it out! 
So, I’ve been working on setting up MQTT between my EBO server and a self-hosted Mosquitto broker. Everything seemed to be going smoothly until I noticed this pesky ‘=’ sign at the beginning of my topic structure. At first glance, it was a bit confusing. Why was it there? Was my setup incorrect? I spent hours poring over settings and documentation, but the answer wasn’t immediately clear.
After some trial and error, I realized that the ‘=’ was actually part of the default topic structure in EBO. It wasn’t an error, but rather a standard part of how the system formats topics. Once I understood that, I could work around it by adjusting my subscriptions and scripts to account for the ‘=’. It’s all about recognizing the pattern and adapting your approach!
This experience taught me the importance of thoroughly understanding the systems you’re working with. Sometimes, what seems like an error is just a unique feature of the platform. If you’re tackling a similar setup, I’d recommend keeping an eye out for these default structures and adjusting your configurations accordingly. Happy coding! 
If anyone has tips or tricks for working with MQTT topic structures, I’d love to hear them! Let’s continue to learn and grow together in the smart home community. 