Meshtastic Compatible Lilygo Lora Devices
Here we take a look at most Lilygo Lora devices that are compatible with Meshtastic, the popular off grid lora communication mesh system. Modules comes in either 433, 868 or 915 frequencies, depending on your region. Here we go through…
MeshCom LORA Messaging For Ham Radio Users
Here we check out MeshCom, a lora based messaging system built by hams, for hams. With APRS and Hamnet integration using popular lora devices. T-Deck https://www.banggood.com/custlink/3vvHgG5F5g https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlbOKoX T-Beam https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEKMd2R MeshCom Website https://icssw.org/en/meshcom Firmware Web Installer https://icssw.org/en/meshcom-esp32-installer If you would like…
Weather Balloon Chasing With A Simple Portable Setup
Here we take a look at MySonde, a mobile application that links to a Lilygo receiver, so you can track weather balloons in real time and even retrieve them. Firmware: https://mysondy.altervista.org/mysondygo.php Live Balloons Tracking: https://s1.radiosondy.info Lilygo Receiver: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dnt3NMn If you…
How to get started with LoRaWan
Do you have an interest in LoRaWan, but don’t know where to start? Well this starter kit from Seeed Studio is your answer. When ordering make sure to choose the right gateway band for your region, either 868 or 915…
Module17 Standalone M17 Radio Modem For Ham Radio
Here we take a look at the Module17 M17 Radio Modem Board. This allows any 9600 Baud capable radio to transmit and receive M17. With it’s recent partial release for public sale, it’s time to demonstrate what this can do,…
RTL 433 ON ESP32 DEVICE – MQTT HOME ASSISTANT
Here we take a look a new firmware for ESP32 modules that can run RTL433 and then send these packets via a MQTT Broker to a Home Automation service like Home Assistant, Node Red, OpenHAB etc https://github.com/NorthernMan54/rtl_433_ESP https://github.com/1technophile/OpenMQTTGateway https://docs.openmqttgateway.com Purchase…