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Complete Build Walkthroughs
End-to-end build guides for common repeater and gateway configurations, from budget solar nodes to mountain-top high-power installations.
Data Pipelines and Logging
MeshCore Sensor Configuration
RF Propagation Environments
How 915 MHz RF behaves across urban, forested, mountainous, and coastal environments.
Growing Your Network
How to recruit hosts, run community events, document your network, and manage growth at scale.
Understanding LoRa Mesh Networking
Core concepts: what mesh networking is, how LoRa works, platform comparisons, and US frequency regulations.
Your First Node — Step by Step
Practical walkthroughs for getting your first LoRa mesh message through on Meshtastic and MeshCore, and how to connect with your local community mesh.
Antenna Fundamentals
How antennas work at 915 MHz, antenna types, gain, and coverage tradeoffs.
Coax, Connectors, and Feedline
Cable selection, RF connectors, and feedline loss minimization for LoRa installations.
Mounting, Grounding, and Lightning Protection
Mechanical installation, grounding systems, and lightning protection for outdoor antenna systems.
Node Placement Strategy
Principles and methods for selecting repeater sites that maximise coverage and network reliability.
RF Fundamentals for Mesh Operators
Link budgets, Fresnel zones, interference identification and mitigation at 915 MHz.
Hop Budget and Routing
How hop limits, routing protocols, and multi-hop link budgets determine end-to-end message delivery.
Buyer's Guide by Use Case
Opinionated hardware recommendations for every scenario: beginner nodes, portable handheld, fixed repeaters, and room server gateways.
Understanding LoRa Hardware
Deep-dive technical reference on MCU platforms, frequency bands, antenna types, and GPS integration for LoRa mesh nodes.