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License Free, Encrypted, Off-Grid, Decentralized Mesh Network Comms: A full guide on how to get started with LoRa devices and Meshtastic (adrelien.com)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net to c/technology@slrpnk.net

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This seems like a great technology to build resiliency and redundancy in a community, especially for places where cell service is spotty, or in the odd event where normal lines of communication are blocked.

The LoRa boards can be easily powered with a small solar panel for continuous use, and if put in a high enough place with a good antenna, they can have a surprisingly long range!

In addition to being genuinely useful, they also seem like they'd be a lot of fun to experiment and play around with, printing cool 3D cases for them, or designing a better antenna or repeater setup.

If and of you already have experience with LoRa, I'd be interested to hear your thoughts! :D

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[–] jared@mander.xyz 15 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

More people are popping up on the network everyday. lots to learn and dig in to if you want, or you can set it and forget it. c/meshtastic