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--- links:meshcore:home [2026/09/12 12:02] – va7fi
+++ links:meshcore:home [2026/09/16 11:33] (current) – va7fi
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-The basic idea is that each person has a small //companion// device <key>''C''</key> paired to their cell phone via bluetooth, and via that device, they can text each other or post public messages using the 915 MHz band, all without a special license.  The signal can travel directly between //companion// devices if they are close enough, or via a series of //repeaters// <key>''R''</key> to extend coverage.
+The idea is that each person has a small //companion// device <key>''C''</key> paired to their cellphone via Bluetooth, and via that device, they can text each other or post public messages using the 915 MHz band, all without a special license.  The signal can travel directly between //companion// devices if they are close enough, or via a series of //repeaters// <key>''R''</key> to extend coverage.
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-{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-0.png?0x100|}} \\ MeshCore nodes used as //companion// devices.
+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-0.png?0x100|}} \\ MeshCore devices used as //companion//.
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-{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-1.png?0x100|}} \\ A MeshCore node setup as a //repeater//.
+{{:links:meshcore:mqsg-1.png?0x100|}} \\ A MeshCore device setup as a //repeater//.
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 ==== What is needed to use MeshCore? ====
-  * The MeshCore app downloaded to your phone or computer.
+  * The MeshCore app downloaded to your cellphone or computer.
-  * A mesh node with the MeshCore //companion// firmware to send messages from.
+  * A device with the MeshCore //companion// firmware paired to your cellphone.
-  * If needed, a mesh node with the MeshCore //repeater// firmware to extend messaging range.
+  * If needed, a device with the MeshCore //repeater// firmware to extend messaging range.
-  * Each person that wants to send messages will need their own companion node.
+  * Each person who wants to send messages needs their own //companion// device.
 === Download the MeshCore App ===
   * Search for "MeshCore" by "Liam Cottle" on [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.liamcottle.meshcore.android|Google Play]] or the [[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meshcore/id6742354151 |Apple App Store]].
-  * Alternatively, download for Windows, MacOS and Web from [[https://meshcore.io]]
+  * Alternatively, download for Windows, MacOS and Web from [[https://meshcore.io]].
   * You should save an offline copy of the software so it’s available without the internet.
-=== Where to buy MeshCore nodes? ===
+=== Where to buy MeshCore devices? ===
   * Recommended devices are listed at [[https://meshcore.io]]
-  * Alternatively, supported devices listed on [[https://meshcore.io/flasher]] can be purchased online from overseas suppliers such as [[https://aliexpress.com |AliExpress]] or [[https://www.seeedstudio.com/Wio-Tracker-L1-Pro-p-6454.html |SeeedStudio]], or  [[https://ca.robotshop.com/products/seeedstudio-wio-tracker-l1-pro-w-oled-3d-printed-casing |Robot Shop]] in Canada.
+  * Alternatively, supported devices listed on [[https://meshcore.io/flasher]] can be purchased online from overseas suppliers such as [[https://aliexpress.com |AliExpress]] or [[https://www.seeedstudio.com/Wio-Tracker-L1-Pro-p-6454.html |SeeedStudio]], or in Canada from [[https://ca.robotshop.com/products/seeedstudio-wio-tracker-l1-pro-w-oled-3d-printed-casing |Robot Shop]].
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 ==== Flash the Firmware ====
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+You should also use a Chromium based web browser like [[https://brave.com/download/ |Brave]].
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 sudo usermod -a -G dialout USER
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-You should also use a Chromium based web browser like [[https://brave.com/download/ |Brave]].
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   * Select Flash
-To re-load the config file:
+To re-load your previous config file:
   * Open the MeshCore App
   * Connect to the companion device, but it probably had a different bluetooth name now
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 ==== Connect to your MeshCore Device ====
-  * Turn on your node.
+  * Turn on your device.
   * Open the MeshCore App.
   * Tap the "Connect" button in the top right corner.
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 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**     |910.425             |909.000             |
+|**Frequency**       |910.425                 |**909.000**             |
-|**Bandwidth**       |62.5 kHz            |62.5 kHz            |
+|**Bandwidth**       |62.5 kHz                |62.5 kHz            |
-|**Spreading Factor**|7                   |7                   |
+|**Spreading Factor**|7                       |7                   |
-|**Coding Rate**     |5                   |5                   |
+|**Coding Rate**     |5                       |5                   |
 See [[https://ridgeline.ve7kod.ca/faq |here]] for more details.