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Stuck position configuration on Seeed T-1000
I have 3 of these setup as Tracker nodes. They are all running firmware 2.7.26. All 3 have Smart Position enabled. Two of them I have setup with a Minimum Interval of Fifteen Seconds. On the third node it refuses to save that Minimum Interval value and no matter what I try it stays stuck at Five Min…
RAK 19007 not charging via USB-C
Hey, I just bought a Starter Kit from Rakwireless. My Problem: the board doesnt work with only the usb plugged in. It shows like 2 green flashes and then dies and doesnt start again. When the battery is plugged in without the USB everything works. App Shows 55% Battery and 3.77V and the green light …
Wii tracker l1 pro
Just got my pair of wio tracker l1 pro and just wanted to let anyone who was thinking about getting some but wanted to switch to the regular sma antenna it comes built with the RP-SMA But it also has the SMA antenna lead in the box for you to switch it too to r/meshtastic
Supply Drop BBS v1.0.0 released today
Supply Drop BBS just hit v1.0.0! It's a bulletin board system built for LoRa mesh and runs on Meshtastic (or any protocol YOU write a plugin for!). It features rooms, DMs and full sysop control. Runs on Raspberry Pi or any Linux-based OS. What's new in this release: - Backup and restore now has a GU…
Realistic Range Expectations?
I’m a Dad considering to DIY my way into this hobby to meet a need: have a backup communication method for my family. I’d like to have a small node to carry everywhere for myself and wife, and a tdeck or similar AIO setup for kids. The internet raves about the range of LoRa tech but how far is the r…
Recommended configs for the new SenseCAP MeshTracker X1 as a GPS tracker?
Hey everyone, I just got my hands on the SenseCAP MeshTracker X1 from Seeed Studio and want to use it mainly as a GPS tracker on the Meshtastic network for outdoor trips/hikes. I already have some experience with Meshtastic (T-Beam S3 Core, RAK WisMesh booster) configured on the Italian network (EU_…
Getting Started with Meshtastic
I am interested in getting started with Meshtastic and am considering setting up a node at my apartment, as well as acquiring a portable unit. While I have reviewed the options available on the official website, I would greatly appreciate hearing your recommendations and any suggestions you might ha…
Re flashing us such a pain in the butt
Should I reflash my mesh node every time there's a new update? It's such a pain to reflash I try to ota but get an error message. I try to over a USB cable it connects fine I see the map and other nodes but when I use the reflash web I get a not connected to the device after I select the bdud rate. …
Newbie help
Hey all. New to the meshtastic world. My main interest with it is lora messaging/gps for hiking/camping. Just picked up a thinknode m5, issue I am currently having is that both my phone and the node will switch from longfast to different settings like mediumfast on their own. I am also getting frequ…
Upgrading antenna
Hi all, I have. Heltec V4. I would like to upgrade the antenna. I am having trouble finding how to attach one and how that works with cases. Do I need a cable to connect to the board and then an antenna with an SMA connector? All the cases I see (I haven't gotten one yet), show a small rubber duck a…
No way to know other Nodes are on different preset (new user frustrations)
just my perspective as a new user joining from the DragonCo event firmware…. it’s absolutely frustrating that nodes can be listed by your radio but unable to communicate because they are on different presets. Atlanta is on MediumFast, my hometown is LongFast. my friend accidentally set his radio to …
Just deployed my first tree node
Currently at a lower test height while I verify waterproofness, solar charging, and general reliability. Probably give it a couple of weeks before a permanent deployment at greater height. to r/meshtastic
Got a node in London trying to figure out how to find others
Only found about three other nodes but I know there's an active community in London. I am new to this and don't have much knowledge about the subject. Please advise, happy to share any more info as I understand this might be quite vague. Thanks to r/meshtastic
Mobile node while camping - new and stupid question
I'm new to this and haven't bought or used anything yet. But here's the scenario I think I'd like to solve for. I have a 4x4 sprinter and travel/work remote a lot. I'm usually in the California desert or mountains. I'd like to mount a meshtastic node on the roof (alongside my other antennas, Starlin…