messages.h File Reference

ACIP protocol message structures and helpers. More...

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Functions
const char *	acip_packet_type_name (uint16_t type)
	Get human-readable name for packet type.

Detailed Description

ACIP protocol message structures and helpers.

This header provides a centralized location for all ACIP message structures used in ACIP packets. It includes packet structures from packet.h and adds ACIP-specific helpers and type definitions.

ACIP PACKET RANGES:

• Packets 1-35: Core ascii-chat protocol (video, audio, control)
• Packets 6000-6199: ACDS discovery service protocol

DESIGN RATIONALE:

Rather than duplicating structures, we include packet.h which already defines all core protocol structures (ascii_frame_packet_t, etc.). This header adds convenience helpers and ACIP-specific functionality.

Author

Zachary Fogg me@zf.nosp@m.o.gg

Date

January 2026

Definition in file messages.h.

Function Documentation

acip_packet_type_name()

const char * acip_packet_type_name

(

uint16_t

type

)

Get human-readable name for packet type.

Parameters

type	Packet type from packet_type_t enum

Returns

String name or "UNKNOWN"