Didn't know that Bluetooth can be used as a mesh network, super low distance for stable connection or ?
my weekend project to learn more about bluetooth mesh networks, relays, store and forward models, encryption models, and a few other things: https://github.com/jackjackbits/bitchat
nostr-only TestFlight if you want to play with it: https://testflight.apple.com/join/QwkyFq6z
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~30m or more. but this app relays as well, so could be much larger. implementing point to point wifi will take it to 300m or more. i'll implement that next.
BLE CODEC PHY and ESPNOW can do LONG RANGE and MESH on (2.4 Ghz), https://buymeacoffee.com/ripplebiz/t-display-s3-pro-meshcore-guide , https://www.cnx-software.com/2024/07/20/blette-stick-bluetooth-5-0-le-off-grid-messaging-1-1km-range/
#mesh #reticulum #meshcore #meshtastic #espnow https://meshcore.co.uk/ , https://www.unsigned.io/software/index.html
"using the 2.4 GHz radios already included in all ESP32 RNodes, and these tests have been pretty promising so far. I was able to achieve approximately 150 kbps raw throughput over a distance of 6.5 kilometers. "
https://github.com/markqvist/Reticulum/discussions/788#discussioncomment-12834458
We use Bluetooth intercoms using a dynamic mesh network on our helmets for snowmobiling.
They’re usually good for around 1km or so before they cut out through open fields. In the dense forest it will be less.
Once a rider catches back up to being within range, it automatically reconnects.
I was thinking this same thing. Seems to me that radio > bluetooth
Agreed. We need to promote more MURS and CB adoption. Both can be used without a license, MURS even allows you to connect digital devices to transmit and receive data.
Bitchat is also interesting though
But Bluetooth is SOOOO slow..
They've already begun doing it for our bodies. Jabbed and swabbed people are now emitting 1-4 unique bluetooth MAC-IDs. You can test it yourself with your modile device.
~30m or more. but this app relays as well, so could be much larger. implementing point to point wifi will take it to 300m or more. i'll implement that next.