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Text Message Communication at EDC with Meshtastic
If you don't want to build one yourself, you can buy a completed one--LILYGO T-Echo--off Amazon: LILYGO T-Echo Meshtastic LoRa SX1262 Wireless Module 915MHz T . . .
Category: Computer: Internet of Things

Light Up EDC Las Vegas 2025 on the MeshMap!
My girlfriend and I are going to EDC LV 2025. We are each taking a Meshtastic radio with us. So we can text each other and track each other even without carrier . . .
Category: Computer: Internet of Things

How Much Does a Meshtastic Radio Weigh?
A friend asked me how much it weighs. So here it is: 2.57 oz. Includes: CyberNet Case, Heltec V3 board, 1200 mAh battery, antenna. Pretty simple and cost-effect . . .
Category: Computer: Internet of Things

Meshtastic Pitfall #1 - Broadcasting You Location to the Entire Mesh Network
After playing with Meshtastic for a few days, I learned my first critical mistake. I broadcasted my GPS location to the entire mesh network. The way Meshtastic . . .
Category: Computer: Internet of Things

What is LORA MODE 1?
On a brand new Heltec V3, after powing it on, it will eventually go into LORA MODE 1. Then if you let it sit, the LED will turn bright white. And if you hold th . . .
Category: Computer: Internet of Things

What is LORA MODE 0?
When I power on a brand new Heltec V3 board, after initializing, it goes into "LORA MODE 0" as shown in the pic below. What it this mode? I can't seem to find a . . .
Category: Computer: Internet of Things

First Day on the Meshtastic Mesh Network
I just got my Meshtastic radio put together and working; see a photo of my build in the Meshtastic Client Power Consumption thread. And I already see a number . . .
Category: Computer: Internet of Things

Meshtastic Client Power Consumption
Just successfully put together my Meshtastic client using Heltec V3 with 1200 mAh. Fits perfectly in the CyberNet Case for Heltec V3 and 1200 mAh Battery - LoR . . .
Category: Computer: Internet of Things

Bauer 20V Power Tools Battery Interface
TH is the thermistor pin (thermistor is a diode that changes resistance with temperature) used to sense the battery's temperature, its room temperature resistan . . .
Category: Home

Tips on Keeping Your Home Cool During the Summer
Fantastic article on electrical systems! Understanding the intricacies of wiring and safety is so important. Your tips on maintenance and upgrades are incredibl . . .
Category: Home

Wayne Dalton Plus Spring Release cable tension
I'm having trouble with my garage door. It is using Wayne Dalton Plus spring system. The LH side is winding shaft is red, and RH side is gray. Both the cables . . .
Category: Home

Tibuta MasterPad W100 Boots into Blue Screen of Death
Just got a Tibuta MasterPad W100 off Amazon a few days ago. Now all of a sudden, when I turn it on, it boots into the blue screen of death. How to reset?
Category: Computer: Handheld

Garage Door Having Trouble Opening and Closing During Cold Weather
i am unable to close my garage door , can you help me with that
Category: Home

Eight LR932 Button Cells Inside One A23 Battery
Wow! Thank you SO much for this tip. I found the energizer battery mentioned and found the small batteries I needed! Now my Wonder Woman bust is talking.
Category: Electronics

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