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| ====== Meshcore ====== | ====== Meshcore ====== | ||
| ===== Introduction ===== | ===== Introduction ===== | ||
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| From [[wp> | From [[wp> | ||
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| - | The basic idea is that each person has a small // | + | The idea is that each person has a small // |
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| - | ((The [[# | + | ((The [[# |
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| ==== What is needed to use MeshCore? ==== | ==== What is needed to use MeshCore? ==== | ||
| - | * The MeshCore app downloaded to your phone or computer. | + | * The MeshCore app downloaded to your cellphone |
| - | * A mesh node with the MeshCore // | + | * A device |
| - | * If needed, a mesh node with the MeshCore // | + | * If needed, a device |
| - | * Each person | + | * Each person |
| === Download the MeshCore App === | === Download the MeshCore App === | ||
| * Search for " | * Search for " | ||
| - | * Alternatively, | + | * Alternatively, |
| * You should save an offline copy of the software so it’s available without the internet. | * You should save an offline copy of the software so it’s available without the internet. | ||
| - | === Where to buy MeshCore | + | === Where to buy MeshCore |
| * Recommended devices are listed at [[https:// | * Recommended devices are listed at [[https:// | ||
| - | * Alternatively, | + | * Alternatively, |
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| ==== Flash the Firmware ==== | ==== Flash the Firmware ==== | ||
| <WRAP group> | <WRAP group> | ||
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| + | You should also use a Chromium based web browser like [[https:// | ||
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| <WRAP twothirds column> | <WRAP twothirds column> | ||
| <WRAP center round tip 100%> | <WRAP center round tip 100%> | ||
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| sudo usermod -a -G dialout USER | sudo usermod -a -G dialout USER | ||
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| - | <WRAP third column> | ||
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| - | You should also use a Chromium based web browser like [[https:// | ||
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| If you already have Meshcore installed, download your current settings: | If you already have Meshcore installed, download your current settings: | ||
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| * Scroll down to the "Extra Tools" section and select " | * Scroll down to the "Extra Tools" section and select " | ||
| * " | * " | ||
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| Flash the Meshcore Firmware: | Flash the Meshcore Firmware: | ||
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| * Select Flash | * Select Flash | ||
| - | To re-load | + | To re-load |
| * Open the MeshCore App | * Open the MeshCore App | ||
| * Connect to the companion device, but it probably had a different bluetooth name now | * Connect to the companion device, but it probably had a different bluetooth name now | ||
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| ==== Connect to your MeshCore Device ==== | ==== Connect to your MeshCore Device ==== | ||
| - | * Turn on your node. | + | * Turn on your device. |
| * Open the MeshCore App. | * Open the MeshCore App. | ||
| * Tap the " | * Tap the " | ||
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| If you’re having trouble pairing with Bluetooth, try rebooting your phone. | If you’re having trouble pairing with Bluetooth, try rebooting your phone. | ||
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| ==== Set your Public Display Name ==== | ==== Set your Public Display Name ==== | ||
| You should now rename your MeshCore node. The name you choose will be seen by other users on the MeshCore network. | You should now rename your MeshCore node. The name you choose will be seen by other users on the MeshCore network. | ||
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| The device name in Bluetooth results will not update until you reboot your node. | The device name in Bluetooth results will not update until you reboot your node. | ||
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| <WRAP center round important 70%> | <WRAP center round important 70%> | ||
| In the South West BC area, edit the settings to the following: | In the South West BC area, edit the settings to the following: | ||
| - | | |**Until Sept 30, 2026** |**From Oct 1, 2026**| | + | | |**Until Sept 30, 2026** |**From Oct 1, 2026**| |
| - | |**Frequency** | + | |**Frequency** |
| - | |**Bandwidth** | + | |**Bandwidth** |
| - | |**Spreading Factor**|7 | + | |**Spreading Factor**|7 |
| - | |**Coding Rate** | + | |**Coding Rate** |
| See [[https:// | See [[https:// | ||
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| Outgoing messages will show "Heard 1 repeat" | Outgoing messages will show "Heard 1 repeat" | ||
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| The QR Code contains your Node Name, Node Type and Public Identity Key. Your contact details will not be transmitted over the mesh. Only the person who scans your QR Code will receive your contact details. | The QR Code contains your Node Name, Node Type and Public Identity Key. Your contact details will not be transmitted over the mesh. Only the person who scans your QR Code will receive your contact details. | ||
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| You may need to accept a permissions request for the MeshCore app to access your camera. This permission must be granted to be able to scan the QR Code. | You may need to accept a permissions request for the MeshCore app to access your camera. This permission must be granted to be able to scan the QR Code. | ||
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| Adverts are not encrypted. Sending an advert will share your contact details with everyone in range. | Adverts are not encrypted. Sending an advert will share your contact details with everyone in range. | ||
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| A message may get marked as failed even though it was successfully delivered to the recipient. This happens if we did not receive the acknowledgement reply from the recipient node. In this case, it’s recommended to send the message again. Once you see the delivered check mark, you know for sure it was received. | A message may get marked as failed even though it was successfully delivered to the recipient. This happens if we did not receive the acknowledgement reply from the recipient node. In this case, it’s recommended to send the message again. Once you see the delivered check mark, you know for sure it was received. | ||
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| When sending direct messages, **you must both add each other as contacts** first. The recipient' | When sending direct messages, **you must both add each other as contacts** first. The recipient' | ||
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| Ping tests do not hop through multiple repeaters. You must be in range of the specific repeater you are ping testing. For a ping test to be successful, the repeater must hear your companion signal directly, and your companion must hear the repeater signal directly. If you’re not in range of the repeater, the ping test will fail with a timeout error. | Ping tests do not hop through multiple repeaters. You must be in range of the specific repeater you are ping testing. For a ping test to be successful, the repeater must hear your companion signal directly, and your companion must hear the repeater signal directly. If you’re not in range of the repeater, the ping test will fail with a timeout error. | ||
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| ===== Tools ===== | ===== Tools ===== | ||
| * [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
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| * [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
| - | /* | ||
| - | ===== List of Repeaters on the Coast ===== | ||
| - | ==== VA7KRZ-Gibsons-RP1 ==== | ||
| - | |<100% 8em>| | ||
| - | ^Location: | ||
| - | ^Equipment: | ||
| - | ^Orientation: | ||
| - | ^Sponsor: | ||
| - | ^Public Key: | ||
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| - | Under Construction: | ||
| - | |<100% 8em>| | ||
| - | ^Location: | ||
| - | ^Equipment: | ||
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| - | ==== VA7FI - SenseCap ==== | ||
| - | |<100% 8em>| | ||
| - | ^ Location: | ||
| - | ^ Equipment: | ||
| - | ^ Sponsor: | ||
| - | ^ Public Key: | 0c035f5ec37944b7f7df9599cf2b74fd8b75851481dda4aac0c813854fca1726 | | ||
| - | |||
| - | ==== VA7XES - Roberts Creek ==== | ||
| - | |<100% 8em>| | ||
| - | ^Location: | ||
| - | ^Equipment: |:?: | | ||
| - | ^Sponsor: | ||
| - | ^Public Key: | 857d939db34d0afdeb7cb6ee4cddfc59aab02dc6efd1e76d14fc318e4e54c1e2 | | ||
| - | |||
| - | ==== Sechelt_PBay ==== | ||
| - | |<100% 8em>| | ||
| - | ^Location: | ||
| - | ^Equipment: | ||
| - | ^Sponsor: | ||
| - | ^Public Key: |d7ed6f8f764ca63a4158108d3a24fde6e8df836b6f63aa09ef2a2060b0bd304f | | ||
| - | |||
| - | ==== SSAC-1 ==== | ||
| - | |<100% 8em>| | ||
| - | ^Location: | ||
| - | ^Equipment: | ||
| - | ^Sponsor: | ||
| - | ^Public Key: |6dfc25cb2d0a6efe8520f469d9ac2e8c5dacde42c4d380cf553dd05bf768b1e2 | | ||
| - | */ | ||
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