Create your own Meshtastic LoRa Node with our easy DIY guide. A complete step-by-step for building your customized mesh communication system

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Make your own Meshtastic LoRa Node with our easy DIY guide. A complete step-by-step for building your customized mesh communication system

  • ɐɥOEnglish
    1•1 month ago

    Dont buy those kits. They are pretty overpriced and come with a shitty antenna and no battery

    • mesamuneEnglish
      2•1 month ago

      In my local area, we were able to get a mile or so with line of sight. And the price (less than 50 for 2) without soldering is a pretty good deal for a beginner. It also comes with a case.

      You can also get the https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTXL61LY?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details or add in a battery later on. Its meant to be a beginners kit because you an check to see if it works easily and its upgrade-able in almost all parts. We have close to 20 members in our local group (its a whole lot of fun) and almost everyone starts with one of these.

      What do you recommend for beginners?

      • ɐɥOEnglish
        4•1 month ago

        Oops, didnt realise that price is for 2. Pretty good deal in that case

        • mesamuneEnglish
          1•1 month ago

          Its all good.

          Its more for testing it out to make sure it works. But yeah I have an outdoor one and an indoor one. So I can message and receive pretty easy plus help the local network.