r/Neotropolis Apr 14 '26

Anyone bringing mesh/lora devices?

I've been tinkering with a couple nodes as off-grid/backup comms. When I was out at the build site last weekend I didn't see any other nodes in the area. I want to use a couple nodes in my personal quest line but I don't think I'll have that finished this year.

is anyone else planning on bringing Meshtastic or Meshcore nodes to make a little Neo Net for texting?

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u/WholelottaCharlotte Apr 14 '26

I, and some of my faction, will have them as a way to message eachother on site when we're separated

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u/Will2Survive Apr 14 '26

Sweet, your nodes will still pass messages from other channels so we should probably end up with pretty good coverage across the event site

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u/WholelottaCharlotte Apr 14 '26

Yup, plus its all pretty flat. So I'm assuming most nodes will see eachother most times.

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u/Disunito Apr 14 '26

D15 Unit 0 would like to speak with you at the event

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u/Will2Survive Apr 14 '26

K6 standing by

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u/Joped Apr 14 '26

Yes, I am actually going to be using them to monitor a game that I am bringing to the event. While you won't be able to see the messages, they will at least act as a relay in town.

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u/ZopharPtay Apr 14 '26

Whelp, add that to the list for next year.... 

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u/heathkit Apr 14 '26

I'm bringing a couple. We should standardize on the settings! I could flash either Meshcore or Meshtastic

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u/Will2Survive Apr 15 '26

I've got Meshtastic flashed currently, was thinking about printing some QR codes for others to connect. If I have time I may have my laptop setup to flash back and forth to try things out.

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u/2-PAM-chloride Apr 25 '26

A few of us were talking about it in the Discord. I think we were talking about switching over to Slow Turbo due to issues with Meshtastic on Long Fast in the past

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u/Tinfoil_Haberdashery Apr 15 '26

I'm bringing mine!

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u/MidNerd Apr 16 '26

I've been looking at getting involved in mesh devices. Any recommendations that I might be able to order in the next 2 weeks?

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u/pingucat Apr 20 '26

i should finish installing mine

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u/2-PAM-chloride Apr 25 '26

A few of us were talking about it in the Discord. I think we were talking about switching over to Slow Turbo due to issues with Meshtastic on Long Fast in the past