Just bought my first #Meshtastic node. Unfortunately, I only see one other node in my area that shows up on the map and I don't think I will be able to hit it. So I will just have to add myself to the MQTT so that others know that there are now two different nodes in my area.

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Nice

It kind of sucks that I don't think I'll have anybody to talk to on a mesh, but at the same time, at least I will have the hardware already. And given time, I think others will get involved as well.

Do you live on property? Use it for automation. Or get a pole and put your node up high and you can talk

Exactly. Buy another one and gift it to a nearby family member or friend

That's the trick with all this; one device isn't enough. Really two isn't either.

Need at least two+ to create a valid network

I got the Seed Studio SenseCAP T1000-E. I guess I could get a small USB solar panel and a clear weatherproof box and put it outside. Its IP56 rated and the size of a credit card.

IP65*