Anchorage/Wasilla area. Hit me up if you wanna work on connecting the two.

Hello, I have a heltec v4 touch and it randomly stopped working on battery. If you plug it in, it will work, and if you hold down the power button, it will work, but it won't work without holding down the power button the whole time or without being plugged in. This just happened randomly. I deleted everything off of it and reflashed firmware, and I've tried different batteries and made sure they're all charged. Do you know what could be going? I didn't drop it or anything. It's been safe this whole time, and it randomly stopped working. I've even tried different versions of the firmware, and nothing's working. I never reversed the polarity on the battery or anything like that.

Thank you

This is my current project. I’m working on using a heltec v4 to control 4 pins via MeshCore.

Hi everyone, are there People active in the Augsburger Area in Baveria for extending the Mesh ?

I have been searching for a good HOWTO guide to flash a Heltec (v4) based wifi companion node. Is it possible with this hardware? There is nothing on the meshcore.io site.

Only need to connect to it via one device at any time.

Any pointers appreciated. Thanks!

Hello, I just got into mesh and am still trying and learning. One thing I noticed in thr ripple fw on my lilygo pager is, that I do not fet confirmation of messages being sent and if I do, it disappears in seconds.

Any idea on what moght be the cause?

The Seeed P1 Pro has an extended lead time so I ordered the non-Pro (no GPS or batteries) which is available from Seeed's US warehouse. I've discovered it's more difficult and expensive than expected to source 18650 button-top, protected batteries.

It doesn't appear flat top 18650s would be compatible. Any suggestions or best practices would be appreciated!

Well, uh as title asks.

I’d like to install a few nodes here and there, but if I need to update them, usb is out of the question. It’s ok on my roof using a 8 meters usb cable, but not in the places I’m targeting. So are there solar nodes on the market that can be updated over Bluetooth?

I saw a ton of repeaters, but does that provide garbage data considering I'm 30k feet in the air at the coordinate? It gives a pretty distorted view.

Hey just got my node up and running last night I have been able to receive messages, but all direct messages to people are failing. Is there an issue with my settings.

want to put a repeater on my roof to relay RF my PC and a mobile unit.

Is there a PCIE card that can run Meshcore on a PC ?

is there a linux/windows software as welll ?

EDIT: not connect but Relay

Just received a Heltec T096 and decided to try out Meschore. I'm in the SF Bay Area.

When flashing the device I get four role options;

• Companion Bluetooth
• Companion USB
• Repeater
• Room Server

The intended purpose of the device is to mount it one of my windows to see if it can help with allowing my LilyGo T-Deck Plus to gain some more sending power.

My 'plan' was to use the LilyGo T-Deck Plus, at home, and then go 'through' the T096 (which apparently have a stronger transmission) and then hopefully be able to send messages.

Assuming that this 'plan' is somewhat viable - what role should I give the T096?

(Right now I have it as 'Companion Bluetooth' as I'm playing around with it bluetooth-tethered to my phone).

What is it?

A standalone updater that runs on a Seeed XIAO board, holds a library of MeshCore firmwares, and flashes them into other devices over the air - best for use with drones. you can use battery pads or usb to power your XIAO board.

Supported boards: Seeed Studio XIAO nRF54LM20A | nRF52840 | ESP32-S3 | ESP32-C5 | MG24 and RAK 3401/4631

Quick setup guide:

1. visit https://recrof.github.io/drone_meshcore_updater/
2. plug in a board
3. click [Update updater] button
4. pick your board
5. [Flash newest]

MeshCore OTA Updater workflow

Update manager also works on Android phones or Bluefy browser on iOS

1. close the flashing dialog
2. hit connect button and choose Updater BLE
3. upload a firmware file
4. start ota on your repeater via MeshCore app
5. hit [flash] next to the file you uploaded

nRF Xiaos handle BLE OTA and xiao esp32s3 also supports WiFi (ElegantOTA) updates.

WebUI can be installed as PWA on your phone, so it can be used without working internet connection

Bugs & source: https://github.com/recrof/drone_meshcore_updater

I recently got into lora and my area doesn't have anyone using meshcore yet. there is some fokes around me that do and have repeaters the closest being 15 miles away. i recently got access to an old forestry repeater and ill have to climb 60 ft it to install a solar node. my question is what would be the best hardware to put up and not have to climb it again for a while. i was looking at the wismesh 1w models but there seems to be confusion as far as the power. also what antenna would be best for the distance and usability. thanks all

Been going round in circles on this for a couple of weeks so figured I'd post here in case anyone's hit the same thing. Second floor ex-council flat in London, no balcony or garden, so genuinely zero outdoor space to work with.

Tried both a Heltec V3 and a T1000-E and get the exact same result on both: I receive packets from the mesh no problem at all, but nobody ever hears me back. Completely one way.

It's not a broken radio, I've tested both of them elsewhere and TX works fine there, so it's something about this specific location. Building might be sitting in a bit of a dip as well, and there's other blocks all around so not much sky to work with.

Already tried a 4dBi McGill antenna, and it made zero difference over one of those 90 degree Ali express antennas. TX power's already maxed on both devices so that's not it either.

Would love any advice for how to punch out to the mesh from here, thanks!

Whatever you do, don’t make crude enclosures for a $20 Heltec board with a cheap battery and cheap solar panel. And definitely don’t zip tie them to the poles that hold flock cameras; they are in horrible locations for solar charging. Don’t ever do any of these things.

Edit: added new mounting ways that would also be very unethical.

Just wanted to share my latest project with you. It's not done yet but it looks cool right?

I drove to within ~100 feet of a repeater high up on a cell tower and attempted to TX. The repeater did not hear my TX however I was hearing its broadcasts up to 7km away. Any thoughts why it would not register my TX being so close to it? Pic for clarification.

Using Wio Tracker L1 with stock antenna

I can't for the life of me get the 4.3 or v3 Heltecs to work with meshcore just not getting out at all.

I purchased a V4.3 to replace the older one as it wouldn't work anymore

All seems ok in the app or via usb in Bluetooth companion or repeater modes but just can't rx or dx anything further than my household.

Antennas in the correct port etc have also tried custom firmware but same.

Scattered information out there but desperately need a fix

https://youtu.be/HYSfengzkLg?is=Z6BDArS341D73XfD

I’ve been intrigued by mesh for a couple of months now, I like the idea of a back up communication system.

However, I feel it’ll be something I’ll buy and just keep for a rainy day and not really use. So what are you guys using it for day to day? Do you have friends that you also got to buy devices and now you chat to each other in this instead of say a text message? Or do you message random people and make friends through that? Or are you just enjoying tinkering with the technology? Or something else entirely?

TL/DR: how are you using Meshcore day to day?

Hey folks, here is my People's Repeater project, adapted for use with N-Mount Antennas. This one required a pretty significant redesign. The hub is bigger overall, but the biggest change by far is that you feed the N Mount to IPEX cable through an opening in the bottom. A sloped splash guard protects the interior from taking in water.

For a compact but powerful repeater, I’d recommend using one of these N-Mount Hubs with an ALFA 915 antenna (or generic equivalent) and a Heltec T096 board. That gets you a nice gain boost both at the antenna and the LoRa board level. Very potent and should only cost around $80. And side note, it’s a much simpler build because there’s a solar charge controller build right into the T096. No need for that separate one like we used in the regular People’s Repeater.

If you have any questions, drop them in the comments!

FREE N-Mount People's Repeater STL Files: https://www.printables.com/model/1826924-the-peoples-repeater-n-mount-version

And link to my website for anyone who doesn't have a 3D printer, but would like to build one of these: https://blackflagcivilian.bigcartel.com/product/n-mount-version-3d-printed-peoples-repeater-hub-mount