The build guides are split into three categories: Fixed, Mobile, and Solar. Each category offers guides specific to its type.
Fixed
Learn how to setup a fixed node for your home or other locations.
Mobile
Have LoRa communications everywhere you go. Learn how to build enclosures for your mobile nodes.
Solar
Solar builds allow for the placement of fixed routers without the need of dedicated power of previous wiring.
From the Meshtastic Interest Group at South Side Hackerspace: Chicago.
This build guide provides step-by-step instructions for flashing and setting up a Raspberry Pi Pico Meshtastic node over a serial connection on a computer running GNU/Linux.
Meant for fixed location installs (Although you could add a GPS module to the Wisblock) this build kit includes an IP67 outdoor enclosure with a built in solar panel and 4dBi Omni Antenna. The Wiseblock core includes a solar charging controller and with over/under current protection built into the battery, this build results in no-solder, beginner friendly solar build without breaking the bank.
With the array of different meshtastic devices available we are going to rein in the focus on the most reliable power saving options currently available and create a list of build options based off of them. Basic hardware that will be needed for each device will be:
This brings your base node cost to $65.90 starting. Builds will be listed below based on use-case and functionality. Also note that in all the pricing models, many of the items are sold in sets, so you get multiple items per build. For transparency we will list the cost to get the items to you. So future builds will likely cost less per build because you already have extras of certain items.