I feel like I’m both columns. 😅

I’m team Purple.

Been wanting to try this--are those two below your best hardware recommendations? Or are there any other setups you'd recommend?

not me on this one haha 🤣 heard amazing things about riga

Why can’t steps 1-3 be one step? It should be “Step 1: buy hardware with software already installed”.

I've been dying to try it for a while now, but in my case, I live in an apartment in very dense city center among tall, thick buildings, so getting line of sight to another node is basically impossible.

# Get Started with Meshtastic

1. Purchase compatible materials to construct your Meshtastic device from a retailer (Rokland, Amazon)

Device + battery + case + antenna

meshtastic.org/docs/hardware/devices/

store.rokland.com/

2. Assemble your device, ensuring that the antenna is connected before powering on the device.

(May require micro screwdrivers (or soldering, depending on hardware purchased))

3. Flash your device with the latest stable firmware using the Flasher in a compatible browser (like Chrome)

flasher.meshtastic.org/

4. Install Meshtastic app on iPhone or Android.

apps.apple.com/in/app/meshtastic/id1586432531

play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.geeksville.mesh

5. Pair your Meshtastic app with your device via Bluetooth, or follow app instructions.

6. From the app: Set Region to US (if applicable), Select a device name, modify other settings as desired (power save off, for example) or per recommendations.

7. Send a test message to LongFast channel (public chat) and await confirmation/responses.

8. Have fun and learn lots!

#mesh #meshtastic #decentralization #communications #opensource

it is good for the soul though