@mechasystems This amazing mobile device (see post above) will allow #lora modules to be used within it.... nice!! #lora #meshcore #reticulum #meshtastic #linux https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mecha-systems/mecha-comet-modular-linux-handheld-computer

Okay, I think this thing is ready-enough to tell people about it.

I made a #BBS to watch aircraft near #YUL ( #Montreal airport), through my home #ADSB antenna setup. It's a #Swift NIO based app that runs on a #RaspberryPi (3) in my office network closet, so please play nicely.

SSH (or telnet): yulbbs.via.sc

Near #CYUL , it broadcasts on #Meshtastic (unencrypted channels: `yul-traffic` + `yul-alerts`), but also at: @yultraffic and @yulalerts .

(*BBS: æsthetic-wise, at least; no messaging)

Okay, I think this thing is ready-enough to tell people about it.

I made a #BBS to watch aircraft near #YUL ( #Montreal airport), through my home #ADSB antenna setup. It's a #Swift NIO based app that runs on a #RaspberryPi (3) in my office network closet, so please play nicely.

SSH (or telnet): yulbbs.via.sc

Near #CYUL , it broadcasts on #Meshtastic (unencrypted channels: `yul-traffic` + `yul-alerts`), but also at: @yultraffic and @yulalerts .

(*BBS: æsthetic-wise, at least; no messaging)

@mechasystems This amazing mobile device (see post above) will allow #lora modules to be used within it.... nice!! #lora #meshcore #reticulum #meshtastic #linux https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mecha-systems/mecha-comet-modular-linux-handheld-computer

In my bedridden state I was building a dedicated #Meshtastic device with my Clockwork Devterm, but I seem to have fried the actual core and it no longer boots. I'm buying a new core because I really want to complete this project for some reason. No good reason, though.

I created a lemmy.radio community to talk about using #meshtastic and #meshcore for parent/kiddo comms. Like, instead of internet connected phones. Other people do that, right? https://lemmy.radio/c/MeshParenting #mesh #parents #parenting #tweenagers

I created a lemmy.radio community to talk about using #meshtastic and #meshcore for parent/kiddo comms. Like, instead of internet connected phones. Other people do that, right? https://lemmy.radio/c/MeshParenting #mesh #parents #parenting #tweenagers

Ok, put together a pair of #Meshtastic nodes. Now what. :)

TBeam with the new 2.7beta. Great power consumption so far and better UI

#Meshtastic #Mesh #LoRa #Tbeam

A week ago I got super happy about my new soldering station:

https://social.0x520.eu/@finn/statuses/01KHCJEAX64J4GZPBK0M8RC3PK

Still I am really excited to use it! Soldering small things like and ESP32 on a low temperature works really well. Also it goes to standby if not being in use which is great.

But today I wanted to make another Meshtastic Antenna which means I need to solder RG402 coax cable to a N-connector. My previous soldering iron (65W but cheap) could not do that so I used a small gas torch which was quite annoying.

The Aifen-A9 Plus has just 120 Watt but seems to be able to heat up quickly. I was able to solder this coax cable and connector in a short time!

#soldering #tinkering #meshtastic #antenna

Live tracking with 4× LilyGO T-Beam SUPREME units.

Each node transmits GPS coords every 10s, logs TX/RX to SD, and stays µs-disciplined to avoid collisions. A Semtech SX1303 sniffer on an RPi 4B captures all traffic → UDP → CSV → live web map with fading positions. Includes 49 second video (sped up 500%).

Structured Exercise 12 now documented:

https://salemdata.net/johnpress/?p=512

#Reticulum #LoRa #TBeam #LilyGO #MeshNetworking #Meshtastic #ESP32 #GIS #OpenSource

I am going to decommission my solar powered phone server this weekend. When summer rolls around, having a phone out in 110+ degrees is not a good idea.


Welp its been a fun ride. Ive been hosing my solar website https://solar.chrisco.me since October of last year. Ive learned quite a bit!

1. 6W is totally enough power for my little phone. It sips eletricity most of the time.
2. Android is not the best at hosting. I found myself having to install tool after tool within termux to get anything running.
3. The biggest downside to using a Pixel 6a for the project. The battery is terrible, even when it was new. Getting it unlocked is a pain and a half. If power ever goes out, then it doesnt restart and I have to go outside and actually push a button to turn it on.
4. The project worked! Thats the biggest takeaway. With the right old phone, I think the project could have been successful.

So the #solar panel will be used for a #meshtastic node instead.

Live tracking with 4× LilyGO T-Beam SUPREME units.

Each node transmits GPS coords every 10s, logs TX/RX to SD, and stays µs-disciplined to avoid collisions. A Semtech SX1303 sniffer on an RPi 4B captures all traffic → UDP → CSV → live web map with fading positions. Includes 49 second video (sped up 500%).

Structured Exercise 12 now documented:

https://salemdata.net/johnpress/?p=512

#Reticulum #LoRa #TBeam #LilyGO #MeshNetworking #Meshtastic #ESP32 #GIS #OpenSource

I couldn't find a good 3D printable case for my new Heltec V4 Meshtastic node which can fit a 18560 battery - until I found a comment in the model for the V3.

The user mentioned to remove 2 two parts in the center frame part. So I imported the STL in FreeCAD, removed the 2 parts and voilà! It fits!

Oh - stupid me: I should have taken another photo from the bottom before assembling. The removed parts are on the other side.

The first on is the rib under the display which would block the GPS connector and the second one are the two edges which are places under the buttons.

Update: Forgot to link the comment/make which explains this: https://www.printables.com/make/3157001

#Meshtastic

I couldn't find a good 3D printable case for my new Heltec V4 Meshtastic node which can fit a 18560 battery - until I found a comment in the model for the V3.

The user mentioned to remove 2 two parts in the center frame part. So I imported the STL in FreeCAD, removed the 2 parts and voilà! It fits!

Oh - stupid me: I should have taken another photo from the bottom before assembling. The removed parts are on the other side.

The first on is the rib under the display which would block the GPS connector and the second one are the two edges which are places under the buttons.

Update: Forgot to link the comment/make which explains this: https://www.printables.com/make/3157001

#Meshtastic

Exciting blog post coming tomorrow...

#meshtastic #itak

Exciting blog post coming tomorrow...

#meshtastic #itak

That app I've been working on just to try out this "vibe coding" thing is starting to become quite competent at what it does. If you run #meshtastic nodes you might want to have a look.

Unless you hate vibe coding, and that's fine too.

edit: Terrain geodata is for Sweden only, using a free national API service. "PRs welcome".

https://codeberg.org/troed/meshtastic_distances

Where is LoRa technology headed with regard to Meshtastic versus Meshcore?

I was recently going to buy and set up a couple of Meshtastic nodes/repeaters but decided to wait as I get the impression that Meshcore is gaining consensus as the better technology.

I'm aware that most LoRa electronics can be flashed with either, but I see no point in going too far down the path of learning about one, only to have to switch to the other.

#LoRa
#Meshtastic
#Meshcore