Hedraios on Nostr: Buy the Heltec V3s; they are $25 or so a pop, which is a pretty cheap entry point. ...
Buy the Heltec V3s; they are $25 or so a pop, which is a pretty cheap entry point. Get a two pack from Amazon that includes a little plastic case and an antenna; just adds a little durability when you're playing around with them.
I needed to dig up a *data-capable* USB-C cable to connect the devices to my computer to update the software (firmware) before using them.
You'll likely need to follow directions such as the ones at Meshtastic's website. Some things were l not self-explanatory to me.
Part of the fun is that it's a little technical, so if you like figuring stuff out, you'll enjoy it.
There's something delightful about transmitting your first message and seeing it pop up on the other device while knowing it's on your own self-created mesh network.
Is also fun to see what nodes/coverage pop up near by. Depending on your context, it may be just you, or 20 others.
Was helpful for me to just ChatGPT for specific instructions. There will be no instructions with the product; so either you read Meshtastic website's helpful walkthroughs, or just ask ChatGPT specific questions about settings and terms when you encounter them.
I needed to dig up a *data-capable* USB-C cable to connect the devices to my computer to update the software (firmware) before using them.
You'll likely need to follow directions such as the ones at Meshtastic's website. Some things were l not self-explanatory to me.
Part of the fun is that it's a little technical, so if you like figuring stuff out, you'll enjoy it.
There's something delightful about transmitting your first message and seeing it pop up on the other device while knowing it's on your own self-created mesh network.
Is also fun to see what nodes/coverage pop up near by. Depending on your context, it may be just you, or 20 others.
Was helpful for me to just ChatGPT for specific instructions. There will be no instructions with the product; so either you read Meshtastic website's helpful walkthroughs, or just ask ChatGPT specific questions about settings and terms when you encounter them.