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#mesh #meshtastic
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I really need to get into this #meshtastic game. Those look awesome
Have you seen this? :/ nostr:note12yq7kk9lkk5mamtr8hhyzqjd2s6msu4ly043hml89e6j9wmc0w9qtrzmuw
as a licensed amateur radio operator, I do love #meshtastic
Cool! How’s it work?
It broadcasts messages over a P2P network where messages can hop from node to node.
Traveling by radio waves? Sorry, I’m a dumbass with this kinda stuff.
Yes
Whoa. So does one buy a subscription or a license or something, or does the device just “work”?
No license required. Everything is a bit hobbyist oriented so things can be a bit clunky, but it just works.
For certain power levels, a license is needed, but that's not necessary for general usage.
Are you basically telling me that I’ll be able to have free radio-transmitted internet after I buy that device and tinker a while to set it up?
What am i looking at?
Meshtastic nodes that I put together for ready to use devices.
These are capable of P2P encrypted messages without cell towers across up to 3 miles in urban environments.
What do i need to make those?
Sick! Thanks man
Which parts did you use? And did you have to solder or use micro screwdriver? Sorry for all the questions 😅 this is some nice shit
Tough lessons here:
These devices work quite well, but can't overpower topology issues. It's just not going to bounce off the ionosphere :/
Line of sight is really challenging to achieve in a flat area.
With an enthusiastic community, we can continue to work on making a denser #mesh but will need some relationships built to get some rooftop installations.