Global variable STRUCT

[borisw37 (Boris)]

I’m trying to create a global variable which is a structure containing int, int and a float.

  - id: sensor_metadata
    type: struct { int index; int number_of_cycles_without_update; float last_reported_reading;}
    restore_value: yes
    initial_value: '{0, 0, 0.0}'

But get the following error:

error: types may not be defined in template arguments

What am I doing wrong or are “struct” not allowed in ESPHome?

[neel-m (Neel Malik)]

@borisw37

What am I doing wrong or are “struct” not allowed in ESPHome?

The message seems clear to me, you can’t DEFINE a type there. You likely need to define it in a header file. Then you can likely use it there.

Global variables within lambdas?

I have now found my solution. I write this here times purely, if someone looks for such a solution. I have created my own class and in this class I have created my own structure. I can access this structure from any lambda… First: Create a .h file at any place within your structures. I have created a subfolder aquarium-lucas the file GeoGab.h. aquarium-lucas/GeoGab.h Second: Write your class with your varriables or/and structures or whatever you want. Example: #include "esphome.h" using …

is an example (that does not appear to be complete) that might get you closer.