Getting Started

Meshtastic is a platform for short range LoRa networks. These networks use low power radio devices to send messages and telemetry over radio bands which don't require a license.

First Steps

1. Select a supported hardware device and Download a client for your operating system (iOS/Android/PC all supported.)
   • Hardware
   • Client Meshtastic Getting Started Link I would also personally recommend a better antenna than the stock ones included with the device. Make sure it is one designed for the radio band for your region.
   • Better Antenna
2. Connect to your device and follow initial setup. Setup Guide
3. (Optional) MQTT Connect Setup

Recommendations

Opinion:

• Hardware

  • Seeed T100E - ~40 USD, All in One, Great pocket carry node
  • LilyGo TBeam Supreme - ~50 USD, Will Need a case, antenna, battery
  • LilyGo T-Echo - ~75 USD, All in One

• Client

  • iOS - Mobile application. Java based, Fiddly but powerful
  • Android - Desktop application. Electron based, can be self hosted on a webserver
  • Web - Terminal interface, comfortability with Linux required
  • Console - is this warranted?

• Server

  • THere is no server requirement, you and your correspondents will only need to have matching settings with regards to region/channel/encryption. And being in radio range.
  • MQTT - If you want to use the Internet to bridge gaps in your radio coverage/reach, then you can use MQTT.

Resources

• Official Site - Documentation and technical information

Community Meshtastic Networks

• State

  • MI - MichMesh
  • IL - ?
  • OH - ?

• Regional

  • Ex: NYC,Portland,Seattle, SF, etc