Comment on Meshtastic DIY - How To Build Your Own Meshtastic Node ESP32 & Lora Radio
Oha@lemmy.ohaa.xyz 1 month agoDont buy those kits. They are pretty overpriced and come with a shitty antenna and no battery
Comment on Meshtastic DIY - How To Build Your Own Meshtastic Node ESP32 & Lora Radio
Oha@lemmy.ohaa.xyz 1 month agoDont buy those kits. They are pretty overpriced and come with a shitty antenna and no battery
mesamunefire@lemmy.world 1 month ago
In my local area, we were able to get a mile or so with line of sight. And the price (less than 50 for 2) without soldering is a pretty good deal for a beginner. It also comes with a case.
You can also get the www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTXL61LY?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_… or add in a battery later on. Its meant to be a beginners kit because you an check to see if it works easily and its upgrade-able in almost all parts. We have close to 20 members in our local group (its a whole lot of fun) and almost everyone starts with one of these.
What do you recommend for beginners?
Oha@lemmy.ohaa.xyz 1 month ago
Oops, didnt realise that price is for 2. Pretty good deal in that case
mesamunefire@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Its all good.
Its more for testing it out to make sure it works. But yeah I have an outdoor one and an indoor one. So I can message and receive pretty easy plus help the local network.