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I am aware of it but not used it; to be honest it only really started coming into mainstream view after I retired from technology development. We briefly looked at it but, because most of our applications required reasonably high quantities of data transfer, we did not pick it up. Its data transfer rates are too low for consistent live real-time data of a large number of parameters but it looks perfectly suited for small levels of compacted data and control messages.
I may well have another look now from a hobbyist point of view
I may well have another look now from a hobbyist point of view
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Interesting concept, low data transfer, second video was more informative in its application, as a ham radio licence holder there is other mediums to use, however as a non ham licence holder, like CB has some interesting uses.
I think the cost of these units as well would be a factor to think about.
I think the cost of these units as well would be a factor to think about.
Was just watching a video yesterday that brought up https://meshtastic.org
Seems serious airsofters are using ATAK ( https://www.civtak.org/ ) with meshtastic for their games.
Seems serious airsofters are using ATAK ( https://www.civtak.org/ ) with meshtastic for their games.
Indeed - cost is cheap , wouldn't take up much to set a decent Mesh up from what i understand.
here’s a link worth looking at.
www.innovationnetwork.uk
LoRaWAN — Norfolk & Suffolk Innovation Network Website
www.innovationnetwork.uk
LoRa does seem intriguing
long range/low data speed seems very usefull for SAR type, or if you dont want satellite messenger devices.
ive always liekd the idea of device like gotenna that turn your phone in to a radio, using ssmartophone processing with just a bit of hardware
there are walkie talkies that run android after all as well, and ones like the rhino that share live location data by radio.
makes sense to add that to your own phone with a mesh
and meshs do make sense in grid down type communication
like serval mesh
ATAK looks intriguing
some of the features exist in Locus navigation app already, live location with groups and chat etc.....just a gratuitous plug for my favourite android app
long range/low data speed seems very usefull for SAR type, or if you dont want satellite messenger devices.
ive always liekd the idea of device like gotenna that turn your phone in to a radio, using ssmartophone processing with just a bit of hardware
there are walkie talkies that run android after all as well, and ones like the rhino that share live location data by radio.
makes sense to add that to your own phone with a mesh
and meshs do make sense in grid down type communication
like serval mesh
ATAK looks intriguing
some of the features exist in Locus navigation app already, live location with groups and chat etc.....just a gratuitous plug for my favourite android app
Interesting. The cost of bits from their suggested suppliers is a bit eye watering thoughhere’s a link worth looking at.
LoRaWAN — Norfolk & Suffolk Innovation Network Website
Beartooth
Beartooth is a hardware device that allows for off grid communication. Talk, text and location share without cell service or Wi-Fi. Beartooth pairs with both iOS and Android smartphone via Bluetooth and allows you to connect with all Beartooth users in range.
beartooth.com
Turns mobile phone into a talkie using LoraWan. Unfortunately seem to only US only, due to differing frequency band & power regulations for EU.
Some Americans in Ukraine using them.
Yeah, been watching.
People reporting able to communicate over 110km from the top of mountains.
Heltec V3 Capsule is close to off the shelf product, but they put a tiny battery inside.
Some better looking 3D printed cases out there too, like the H1.
www.etsy.com
Just a shame P&P almost doubles the price.
People reporting able to communicate over 110km from the top of mountains.
Heltec V3 Capsule is close to off the shelf product, but they put a tiny battery inside.
Some better looking 3D printed cases out there too, like the H1.
H1 Case for Heltec V3 Running Meshtastic - Etsy UK
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Just a shame P&P almost doubles the price.
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