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Because this KISS-TNC stuff is pretty old, it has really good support on modern Linux.

So we're actually able to setup lorapipe on two different linux boxes and form an ethernet network over LoRa!

The current rev has some MTU limits we can fix, we can also eak out probably another 2x more bandwidth too.

But as is I was able to ping, mosh and ssh over my ethernet-LoRa network between Linux computers!

github.com/datapartyjs/lorapip

@meph

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Now that lorapipe has KISS-TNC protocol support for sending and recieving LoRa packets, it means that basically all sorts of ham radio and Linux tooling designed to talk to KISS modems suddenly work over LoRa.

For HAM radio nerds, this means things like APRS -just- work. Follow the instructions in the documentation to get started.

I suspect HAMs can bridge APRS across spectrums to ISM 433/868/915Mhz LoRa now using lorapipe. 😎

github.com/datapartyjs/lorapip

@meph

PSA/rant for fellow makers: my recent order from Heltec (ordered directly) arrived with some #LoRa boards missing. I've provided shipping evidence, but so far they refuse to resolve the issue 🙄

Lesson learned: always record your unboxing! It really helps if something goes wrong.

Denkt ihr beim Bau eurer #Lora #SolarNode|s auch daran, dass Li-Ion-Akkus u.a. eine Schutzbeschaltung brauchen, die verhindert, dass sie unter dem Gefrierpunkt geladen werden?

Powerbanks haben z.T. neben der Laderegelung einen solchen Schutz bereits integriert, geben bei Frost aber selbst auch keinen Strom mehr ab.

Zusammen mit einem Solarpanel mit USB-Ladeanschluss kann so eine Powerbank zumindest eine Stromversorgung sein, die den Winter auch überlebt.

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@finn #meshtastic #meshcore #lora #diy #antenna #yagi

I have built a second antenna of this style with slightly changed length of the wires.

I calculated it with MMANA-GAL. The new antenna has a resonance at 871MHz. At my frequency of 869,618MHz (UK/EU-Narrow Preset) the impedance is 49+j2,5 Ohm and the SWR is 1,11. The directional gain is also slightly higher, according to the calculation it raised by 1,8dB.

Well, my Heltec V4 board arrived! The excitment of new hardware, the (probably false) hope of extra RF power making the connection to my neighbors stable, .... the usb-c connector falling off the board in my hand as I gently lift it from the shipping box 😢

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@jemihi

#meshtastic und #meshcore ist genial für punktuelle Netze.

Aber das Netz geht insgesamt den Bach runter.

Dafür ist #Reticulum wesentlich besser geeignet.

Das funktioniert mit #Lora genau so gut wie mit fast jegliche andere Hardware und sogar über das Internet selber.

Dazu ist es verschlüsselt, dezentral und es können Dokumente, Bilder, Webseiten oder, wie bei #meshtastic auch, nur Text gesendet werden.

events.ccc.de/congress/2024/hu

@dl8laq @do1dsh

38c3[38c3] Reticulum: Unstoppable Networks for The PeopleOn this talk we shall present Reticulum, a highly resilient cryptography-based networking stack, that you can use to get out of the shackles of surveillance corporate networks. Reticulum is a tool for building networks. Networks without kill-switc...

Now this article has a date (2025) and discusses some of the various devices.

What Is #Meshtastic? Build Your #OffGrid #MeshNetwork in 2025

By Zero Zhang, July, 2025

"Introduction: The Rise of Off-Grid Communication

"From backcountry adventures to disaster response and decentralized events, the need for reliable, long-range, and infrastructure-free communication is growing fast. As cellular networks become overloaded or unavailable in remote areas, more developers and makers are turning to a surprising solution: Meshtastic.

"Meshtastic is an open-source project enabling low-power, long-range, off-grid mesh communication using #LoRa radios. In 2025, it’s more than a buzzword—it’s a movement.

What Is Meshtastic?

"Meshtastic is a community-driven open-source protocol and firmware that transforms affordable LoRa radios into personal mesh communicators. You can send short text messages, GPS coordinates, and alerts across a peer-to-peer network — all without Wi-Fi, cellular, or internet.

Key Features:

💡 Open-source firmware and apps
📡 Based on LoRa radios (license-free ISM bands)
🔋 Ultra-low power consumption (ideal for solar or battery-powered nodes)
🌐 Fully decentralized, mesh-based networking
📱 Mobile apps (Android/iOS) for easy use

"It’s designed for adventurers, emergency responders, farmers, festival organizers, and anyone who needs local communication where traditional networks don’t reach."

Read more:
seeedstudio.com/blog/2025/07/1

#SolarPunkSunday
#OffGridCommunication #OffGridCommunications
#EmergencyCommunication

Been playing with CursorAI today. Believe they call it #vibecoding. No doubt however that it's remarkably fast at turning ideas into websites.

Here's my new website announcing the arrival of NomadNet, a #Meshcore #Lora mesh #network for the Alpujarras, Spain.

Been a hobby for a while but basically I've got sick of talking to myself each day 🤣 .

The network has now a sound base and I've plans for further repeater expansion. Hopefully others might be interested too?

nomadmesh.org

nomadmesh.orgNomadNet · Alpujarras Community Meshcore NetworkNomadnet, a Meshcore community mesh network in the Alpujarras, Spain. Reliable local connectivity, resilient by design.