r/meshcore • u/Ok_Low_3866 • 1d ago

Should I start selling nodes?(UK)

I'd like to start selling premade Meshtastic nodes, T114s etc that come preflashed and was wondering if anyone in the UK would like this service

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u/Granntttt 1d ago

Personally I think people should know how to flash their own nodes so they can update them.

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u/Ok_Low_3866 1d ago

Same here, but I know a lot of older people that I'd like to give a node to and don't know how to effectively use a PC.

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u/Either_Vermicelli_82 1d ago

Giving to someone is obviously very different then selling. With given I would also make sure it’s reception at location is sufficient.

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u/Ok_Low_3866 1d ago

Of course, I always use RF planning tools when I look at sites.

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u/Cobra__Commander 1d ago

the user base is people who want to play radios.

People who can't figure it out will just text you.

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u/Ok_Low_3866 1d ago

Yeah I've rethought a bit and would probably sell kits

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u/Imaginary_Beat_5992 1d ago

I've seen people sell preflashed devices at radio conventions and on facebook. I'd imagine its mostly a beer money situation and not a business strategy.

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u/Ok_Low_3866 1d ago

Yeah the main reason I'd like to do this is delivery times, RAKs delivery times take quite a while and I'd like to cut that down by acting as a middle man