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My battery drains too fast
Step 1: Measure actual power drawUse a USB inline power meter to measure real current draw. This ...
FAQ: 1. Introduction
1.1. Q: What is MeshCore? A: MeshCore is a multi platform system for enabling secure text based c...
FAQ: 4. T-Deck Related
4.1. Q: Is there a user guide for T-Deck, T-Pager, T-Watch, or T-Display Pro? A: Yes, it is avail...
MeshCore or Meshtastic - which should I choose?
Both are excellent. Choose based primarily on what your local community already uses. Don't pick ...
How do I factory reset my node?
When to Factory Reset Factory reset clears all configuration and returns the node to out-of-box d...
Node Maintenance Schedule
A simple maintenance schedule keeps your node reliable and avoids the surprise of a failed batter...
Can I use my node inside my house or vehicle?
Short Answer Yes, with significant range reduction. Interior use is practical for connecting to a...
FAQ: 2. Initial Setup
2.1. Q: How many devices do I need to start using MeshCore? A: If you have one supported device, ...
APRS and Meshtastic Integration
APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) and Meshtastic are complementary systems that serve over...
MeshCore vs Meshtastic
Two open-source protocols dominate the LoRa mesh networking space: MeshCore and Meshtastic. Both ...
FAQ: 5. General
5.1. Q: What are BW, SF, and CR? A: BW is bandwidth - width of frequency spectrum that is used fo...
Hardware and Setup
Answers to common questions about choosing hardware, flashing firmware, and configuring your firs...
Day 2-7: Exploring the Mesh
Now that your node is online, spend the rest of your first week learning what the mesh can do and...
LoRa vs LoRaWAN: What's the Difference?
This is one of the most common points of confusion for newcomers. LoRa and LoRaWAN are related bu...
Which board should I buy as a beginner?
Short answer: Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 V3 or T-Beam Supreme For most beginners in North America, eithe...
How LoRa Works
LoRa (Long Range) is a proprietary wireless modulation technique developed by Semtech Corporation...
LoRa Mesh vs Satellite Messengers
Satellite personal communicators (Garmin inReach, SPOT, Zoleo, ACR Bivy Stick) are widely used fo...
Getting Your Ham Radio License for Mesh Networking
You do not need a ham radio license to use Meshtastic or MeshCore - both operate on the FCC Part ...
Hardware Overview
LoRa mesh networking runs on compact radio devices - sometimes called "nodes" - that broadcast an...
Is Meshtastic encrypted? Can anyone read my messages?
Short Answer Meshtastic messages are encrypted, but the level of protection depends on which chan...