Getting Started with Meshtastic: A Look at Meshnology's N30 & N32 Kits
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Hi, I'm Bill. I'm a software developer with a passion for making and electronics. I do a lot of things and here is where I document my learning in order to be able to inspire other people to make stuff and learn more. At points I might do something that might be dangerous because I'm comfortable with some tools or techniques but please always use your common sense and don't try everything you see here. Have fun and subscribe! Also check my other profiles on Instagram and Facebook. https://www.instagram.com/taste_the_code/ https://www.facebook.com/tastethecode Shout-out to my friend Alexandra for the channel branding and designs! Check her profile at: https://www.behance.net/alexandra-naceska
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In this video, I build and test two beginner-friendly Meshtastic kits from Meshnology. I'll show you the entire process from unboxing the N30 and N32 kits, assembling the devices, flashing the Meshtastic firmware, and finally testing them in a real-world scenario during a road trip in Greece. These kits are a perfect way to get started with off-grid, decentralized communication. I'll cover the pros and cons and give you my final verdict on which kit is best for you. Meshnology Kits: Meshnology N30 LoRa Kit https://meshnology.com/products/n30-esp32-lora-v3-development-board-1100mah-battery-protect-case-set-with-863-928mhz-antenna-sx1262-lora-v3-devices Meshnology N32 LoRa Kit https://meshnology.com/products/esp32-lora-v3-dev-board-kit-sx1262-915mhz-antennas-3000mah-battery-case-n32 Other tools and materials for your projects: ESP32 Developement Board - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opldaUf WeMos D1 Mini ESP8266 - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCkcvo3 Heltec LoRa 32 Dev Board - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_olOFb1V SX1262 LoRa Module - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okOItUF Heltec T114 V2 Nordic nRF52840 - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oldjhC7 LPS8v2 Indoor open-source LoRaWAN Gateway - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_olsF5mX Support my work on Patreon so I can continue producing free content and tutorials! https://www.patreon.com/taste_the_code Written version of the video: https://www.tastethecode.com/how-to-build-a-meshtastic-node-hands-on-review-of-meshnology-s-n30-and-n32-kits 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Are you using Meshtastic? I want to hear about your experience! What kind of range are you getting? Let me know in the comments below! The more of us who join the network, the more useful it becomes. 👉 SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: If you found this video helpful, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more DIY electronics, Arduino, and repair projects! Hit the bell icon to get notified when I upload a new video. My recording gear: Canon M50 Mark ii - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_msvmkJ0 GT10 Pro 5G Android Phone - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDnXmQm Dragon Touch 4K Action Camera - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mrcbfIa USB Condenser Microphone - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mq9STfG Tripod - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Eynn5TP Phone tripod mount - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDTOzCe Getting Started with Meshtastic: A Look at Meshnology's N30 & N32 Kits #Meshtastic #LoRa #Meshnology #OffGrid #DIY #Electronics #Heltec #IoT #tastethecode Main Site and blog: https://www.tastethecode.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tastethecode/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taste_the_code/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/taste_the_code PCBWay Services - https://pcbway.com/g/7Mb2rj Access to Altium Designer with Altium 365 at 25% OFF - https://www.altium.com/yt/taste_the_code
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