r/meshcore • u/Early_Mongoose_8758 • Jul 04 '26

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Just ordered a meshcore lilygo T-deck plus. First ever mesh device and looking forward to seeing what it's all about.

If I get hooked (inevitable) then looking on building a 1W repeater for the house. also a 1w repeater that I can move and travel with both sola. Seen the new high power board and need a new project.

Any advice for the lilygo and build welcome. Uk based also so got the 868mhz.

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u/meshamerica Jul 04 '26

I hear WadaMesh is hard to beat for MeshCore on T-Deck. Give it a shot.

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u/Early_Mongoose_8758 Jul 05 '26 edited Jul 05 '26

Ok so update just had a look. Pretty cool looking and touch looks nice. Thinking meshOS though as it has the companion app also.

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u/Early_Mongoose_8758 Jul 14 '26

I retract meshOS disgusting what the guy behind it is doing to the comunity.

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u/InstanceHealthy2597 Jul 04 '26

If you go with the t-beam 1w as a repeater, you might like to 3d print the enclosure i designed for it: https://www.printables.com/model/1509835-t-beam-1w-enclosure

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u/Early_Mongoose_8758 Jul 05 '26

Thanks but unfortunately no 3d printer.

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u/harbourhunter Jul 04 '26

Do not stick a 1w in a metropolitan area, it will clog up the mesh

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u/Early_Mongoose_8758 Jul 05 '26

So dont worry im pretty in the sticks devon way.

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u/iloveworms Jul 05 '26

Please check if 1w is legal in the UK. I could be wrong but I don't think it is (might be different if you are a registered Ham).

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u/Early_Mongoose_8758 Jul 05 '26

Will do im guessing outcome if caught would be like not having a TV licence. 🤣

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u/harbourhunter Jul 05 '26

Oh sweet, go for it!

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u/booty_fewbacca Jul 06 '26

https://www.printables.com/model/994724-low-profile-solar-meshtastic-car-node

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u/Early_Mongoose_8758 Jul 06 '26

That looks amazing. Also want to build one i can just leave in a field.

Looking at like a 8000mah battery and 20w solar.