Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

--- links:meshcore:quickstart:home [2026/09/10 22:14] – [Configure Radio Settings] va7fi
+++ links:meshcore:quickstart:home [2026/09/10 22:54] (current) – [Connect to your MeshCore Device] va7fi
@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 ====== MeshCore Quick Start Guide ======
 <WRAP group>
-<WRAP half column>
+<WRAP twothirds column>
 <WRAP center round info 100%>
 This page was adapted from Liam Cottle's [[https://files.liamcottle.net/MeshCore/Documentation/MeshCore_Quick_Start_Guide.pdf |MeshCore Quick Start Guide]] (November 2025).  Our version contains updates and regional settings used on the South West Coast of BC.
 </WRAP>
 </WRAP>
-<WRAP half column>
+<WRAP third column>
 <WRAP center round tip 100%>
 Download an up-to-date [[mpdf>|PDF version]] of this page.
@@ Line 21: / Line 21: @@
 <WRAP centeralign>
 <WRAP half column>
-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-0.png?0x150|}} \\ Two MeshCore nodes, often used as personal //companion// devices.
+{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-0.png?0x100|}} \\ MeshCore nodes used as //companion// devices.
 </WRAP>
 <WRAP half column>
-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-1.png?0x150|}} \\ A MeshCore node setup as a //repeater//.
+{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-1.png?0x100|}} \\ A MeshCore node setup as a //repeater//.
 </WRAP>
 </WRAP>
@@ Line 34: / Line 34: @@
   * Each person that wants to send messages will need their own companion node.
-===== Download the MeshCore App =====
+==== 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]]
   * 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 nodes? ====
   * 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.
+===== Flash the Firmware =====
+<WRAP group>
+<WRAP twothirds column>
+<WRAP center round tip 100%>
+On Linux, you may have to add the "dialout" group to your user.  To do that, type the following in the terminal replacing "USER" with your username and reboot your computer:<code bash>
+sudo usermod -a -G dialout USER
+</code>
+</WRAP>
+</WRAP>
+<WRAP third column>
+<WRAP center round important 100%>
+You should also use a Chromium based web browser like [[https://brave.com/download/ |Brave]].
+</WRAP>
+</WRAP>
+</WRAP>
+If you already have Meshcore installed, download your current settings:
+  * Open the MeshCore app ([[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.liamcottle.meshcore.android|Android]], [[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meshcore/id6742354151?platform=iphone |iOS]], [[https://app.meshcore.nz/|Web App]], [[https://github.com/liamcottle/meshcore.js|NodeJS]], [[https://github.com/fdlamotte/meshcore-cli|Python]])
+  * Navigate to the Settings (the gear in the top right corner)
+  * Scroll down to the "Extra Tools" section and select "Export Config"
+  * "Select All" and click on the check mark in the top right corner to save the ".json" file to your phone.
+Flash the Meshcore Firmware:
+  * Connect the companion device to your computer via USB.
+  * Go to https://meshcore.io/flasher (using a <wrap important>Chromium Browser</wrap>).
+  * Select your device
+  * Select Companion Bluetooth
+  * Select Enter DFU Mode
+  * Select Erase Flash
+  * Select Flash
+To re-load the config file:
+  * Open the MeshCore App
+  * Connect to the companion device, but it probably had a different bluetooth name now
+  * The PIN might be listed on your companion's screen
+  * Skip Setup
+  * Navigate to the Settings (the gear in the top right corner)
+  * Scroll down to the "Extra Tools" section and select "Import Config"
+  * Click on "Select File"
+  * Select the "*.json" file
+  * "Select All" and click on the check mark in the top right corner.
+See [[https://scottbaker.ca/meshcore/getting-started|Scott Baker's article]] for more information.
+<pagebreak>
 ===== Connect to your MeshCore Device =====
   * Turn on your node.
@@ Line 69: / Line 115: @@
 If you’re having trouble pairing with Bluetooth, try rebooting your phone.
 </WRAP>
+<pagebreak>
 ===== 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.
@@ Line 110: / Line 156: @@
 <WRAP centeralign>
 <WRAP third column>
-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-10.png?0x330|}} \\ Tap the settings icon in the top right corner.
+{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-10.png?0x320|}} \\ Tap the settings icon in the top right corner.
 </WRAP>
 <WRAP third column>
-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-11.png?0x330|}} \\ Tap the "Choose Preset" button in the radio settings section.
+{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-11.png?0x320|}} \\ Tap the "Choose Preset" button in the radio settings section.
 </WRAP>
 <WRAP third column>
-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-12.png?0x330|}} \\ Tap the radio settings that match the name of your country/region.
+{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-12.png?0x320|}} \\ Tap the radio settings that match the name of your country/region.
 </WRAP>
 </WRAP>
@@ Line 346: / Line 392: @@
   * Create/Join Private Channels
   * Create/Join Public Hashtag Channels
-  * Backup / Export Config
+  * <del>Backup / Export Config</del>
-  * Restore / Import Config
+  * <del>Restore / Import Config</del>
   * Repeater Trace Tools
   * Discover Nearby Nodes