MeshCore

MeshCore is a LoRa mesh networking platform created by Scott (Ripple Radios / ripplebiz), its lea...

MeshCore has three main deployable firmware roles — Companion, Repeater, and Room Server. (A comp...

From unboxing to sending your first message. Setup is usually quick once your device is charged. ...

A repeater is a MeshCore device configured to run headlessly - no phone attached - whose sole job...

MeshCore uses a hybrid flood-first / direct-route-after approach rather than persistent flooding....

Understanding the difference between MeshCore's flood-first, direct-route-after routing and Mesht...

The MeshCore CLI (meshcore-cli) supports three connection methods. Choose the one that matches yo...

MeshCore has two command surfaces. The device-side serial CLI (canonical reference: docs.meshcore...

These settings are most critical for deploying and maintaining MeshCore repeater and room server ...

Quick Reference Table ProblemSolution Repeater goes deaf after nearby RF transmissions se...

Important clarification: EasySkyMesh is a third-party derivative project based on MeshCore firmwa...

MeshCore is an open-source project with a distributed community and a governance structure that c...

The MeshCore Python library (meshcore_py) provides an async interface for building applications a...

MeshCore nodes can be configured using two distinct CLI systems. The meshcore-cli Python tool dri...

MeshCore uses a layered cryptographic system verified from the project's source code. All claims ...

CLI Commands This document provides an overview of CLI commands that can be sent to MeshCore Repe...

nRF52 Power Management Overview The nRF52 Power Management module provides battery protection fea...

QR Codes This document provides an overview of QR Code formats that can be used for sharing MeshC...

MeshCore KISS Modem Protocol Standard KISS TNC firmware for MeshCore LoRa radios. Compatible with...

Packet Format This document describes the MeshCore packet format. 0xYY indicates YY in hex notat...

Payload Format Inside each MeshCore Packet is a payload, identified by the payload type in the pa...

Companion Protocol Last Updated: 2026-03-08 Protocol Version: Companion Firmware v1.12.0+ NOTE:...

Stats Binary Frame Structures Binary frame structures for companion radio stats commands. All mul...

Number Allocations This document lists unique numbers/identifiers used in various MeshCore protco...

MeshCore Routing Architecture MeshCore uses a hybrid flood-then-direct routing scheme. Unlike a ...

This page covers MeshCore's packet encryption as verified from docs/packet_format.md, docs/payloa...

MeshCore Network Topology Best Practices Backbone vs. Client Layer A well-designed MeshCore netw...

This page provides a technical comparison between MeshCore and Meshtastic - the two most widely d...

The MeshCore app is your primary interface for configuring and using MeshCore devices. It connect...

Sending Messages Public Channel Messages Messages sent to the "Public" channel are received by a...

Radio Settings Access via Settings → Radio (or Device → Radio Config depending on app version). ...

MeshCore supports a range of LoRa transceivers, including SX1262/SX1268, SX1276/SX1278, LLCC68, L...

MeshCore and Meshtastic are both LoRa mesh networking platforms. They run on largely the same har...

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MeshCore is distributed as several distinct firmware variants, each designed for a specific role ...

MeshCore firmware can be installed on supported hardware using two primary methods: the MeshCore ...

Keeping your MeshCore nodes on current firmware is important for stability, interoperability, and...

Step-by-Step: OTA Update Over-the-air (OTA) updating lets you reflash a deployed MeshCore node; ...

This page summarizes MeshCore's encryption as verified from the official source code. The key fac...

Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman (ECDH) is the cryptographic mechanism MeshCore uses to establish a ...

MeshCore's channel system organizes mesh traffic into communities of interest. Understanding what...

This page describes MeshCore's routing mechanism as verified from docs/packet_format.md (for the ...

Deploying MeshCore at scale of 50 or more nodes requires deliberate planning of repeater placemen...

A detailed look at MeshCore's flood-first / direct-route-after path learning, derived from docs/p...

A systematic approach to troubleshooting MeshCore network issues saves time and frustration. This...