LoRa is a long range a wireless technology that allows for decentralized communication over long distances using very little power.
Meshtastic is an open source mesh network built to run on affordable LoRa devices.
Central Valley Mesh is a group of Meshtastic users from all around the Central Valley.
Getting Started
➡️ Check out MeshUsers.com for instructions and hardware lists.
The easiest way to get started is to pick up a basic LoRa board and antenna. A few of us have gotten started with this setup, which come with two sets of parts. Set one up at home and strap the other onto a power bank with a couple of zip ties for a quick-and-easy mobile setup.
Channels
Channel | Key | Description |
---|---|---|
TowerMesh | TBD | Aimed at folks in the Tower District |
RootAccess | TBD | For members of Root Access |
Gallery
Here are some of our member's Meshtastic nodes.