I think the internet will get worse in the future; someone gets offended by everything, nobody lives without being criticized here.

  • AnchoriteMagus
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    3 days ago

    First device Benn goes into in this video is how to build a repeater from a cheap Home Depot solar light, but you can easily scale up with a larger solar panel / bigger battery for a repeater you’re going to stick up on a hill somewhere or something.

    https://youtu.be/W_F4rEaRduk

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      3 days ago

      Oh yeah i have 4 meshtastic devices. They are fun for a hobby but they really are not designed for anything other than txt messages. And its really spotty unfortunatly.

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        3 days ago

        The meshtastic network only has a max data throughput of 28.8kbps. If you’re looking to do something more than text, you’re looking in the wrong place.

        In my case, decentralized communications that are vastly more disaster and conflict proof than internet and cell is exactly what I’m looking for.