Meshtastic
Meshtastic® is a project that enables you to use inexpensive LoRa radios as a long range off-grid communication platform in areas without existing or reliable communications infrastructure. This project is 100% community driven and open source!
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Links
Meshtastic
Meshtastic Web Client
Meshtastic Web Flasher
MeshNY
Hardware
My selection
Lylygo
total: $72, $91 with case
Video: T-Beam SUPREME Meshtastic LoRa Radio Build Guide | PARTS | ASSEMBLY | FIRMWARE
RAK
| Part | Price |
|---|---|
| RAKwireless WisBlock bare main board starter kit | $35 |
| MakerHawk 3.7V 6000mAh LiPo Battery Rechargeable | $14 |
| Case for WisBlock Meshtastic Starter Kit | $20 |
+antenna below total: $57, $77 with case
Video: Best Beginner Meshtastic Radio on a Budget
Full radio:
| Radio link | Price | Image |
|---|---|---|
| Atlavox M1 Meshtastic Radio | $85 | !128 |
| RAK WisMesh Pocket V2 | $90 | !128 |
Antennas
| Model | Price | Estimation |
|---|---|---|
| Wishiot 915MHz Lora Antenna 5DBi Gain SMA Male Omni-Directional Antenna with U.FL/IPEX to SMA Connector |
$8 | Questionable |
| ALFA Network AOA-915-5ACM 5 dbi Omni Outdoor 915MHz 802.11ah Same model on Rockland |
$17 | Good reviews |
| RAIGEN 915Mhz LoRa Fiberglass Antenna With Magnetic Base, SMA Male Connector 6.5ft Raigen-200 Cable |
$55 |
And big choice of LoRa antennas on Rockland