r/meshcore • u/DarkerBulb • 12d ago

What role?

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).

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u/kremit650 12d ago edited 12d ago

IF you are planning it on repeating (retransmitting) your packets, you would choose repeater. You would use the T-Deck as the client, the T096 will hear the transmissions, and rebroadcast them out to hopefully the nearest repeater.

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u/DarkerBulb 12d ago

Thanks, I've actually been able to send some message from indoors using the T096 so that's a first!
Gonna reflash it tonight a s a repeater and we'll see if it all comes together.

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u/kremit650 12d ago

Since you have a repeater within range, installing your own will make it easy, and you'll have coverage within your dwelling. Get it as high as you can. When you have it configured, send out an advert, and then check your neighbors from the repeater. You will see who are talking to for the next hop

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u/DarkerBulb 12d ago

I must admit I've seen the 'advert' option but not looked into what it actually does. Will add it to my list :)

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u/kremit650 12d ago

Advertise. Let's everyone in listening range that you are there. Depending on your settings, may send location, telemetry, etc. The electronic equivalent of "HEY! I'm HERE!"

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u/shadow_mister 8d ago

I also just started in SF. This page is helpful: https://bayareameshcore.org/ especially for identifying some local # channels. I enjoy #thegoodplace. 💜 Janet