Meshtastic: An Open-Source LoRa Radio Platform for Off-Grid Mesh Communication
By
ColinWright
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Summary
Meshtastic is an open-source, community-driven project that uses inexpensive LoRa radios to create a long-range, off-grid communication mesh network. It operates without requiring licenses or certifications in most regions, making it accessible for use in areas with unreliable or no existing communications infrastructure. The radios rebroadcast messages they receive, enabling decentralized communication across a mesh topology.
Key quotes
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This project is 100% community driven and open source!
Meshtastic utilizes LoRa, a long-range radio protocol, which is widely accessible in most regions without the need for additional licenses or certifications, unlike ham radio operations.
These radios are designed to rebroadcast messages they receive.
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