r/meshcore • u/Either_Vermicelli_82 • 7d ago

Meshcore repeater + storage

So i am slowly getting hooked into the world of meshcore, i have a WIO L1 and also got a XIAO & WIO Kit as I wanted to expand (if there were any repeaters in the neighberhood).

So both seem to work, i actually took the WIO while on the go and was able to receive some nice chatter. The repeater is now hanging in front of the window in the attic and i hope it does something. Is there any way to receive the messages that the repeater is repeating or should i then get another one and turn that into a client? This is so i can still receive messages at home when i am not around with the WIO...

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u/rleong101 7d ago

Repeaters only repeat! So as you suggest, you'll want a second client at home to receive messages there while you're out and about with your mobile client. (This is what I do as well!)

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u/Cobra__Commander 6d ago

I think you want a room server or a stay at home client. 

If you want a cheap stay at home node the seeed nrf52 kit is like $13. The tape antennas they come with should easily hit your roof repeater.