LoRa Mesh News
Solar Meshtastic Tree Node V2: A Stealthier Design With Smarter Solar and a Heltec V4 Power Experiment
Published by Vivian van Zyl in Meshtastic the 04/14/2026 at 05:13 pm
This version of the Solar Meshtastic tree node is all about fixing the real-world issues that showed up in the first build. The original worked, but it was bright yellow, ...Read more
SenseCAP M2, Lorawan: Build a Local LoRaWAN Network with ChirpStack
Published by Vivian van Zyl in Raspberry PI and LoRaWAN the 04/02/2026 at 02:17 am
If you have been playing with long-range LoRa before, you have probably seen the other path too: decentralized mesh networks like Meshtastic. LoRaWAN takes a different approach. Instead of everyone ...Read more
LoRa DIY Long Range Data: REYAX RYLR999 LoRa to Bluetooth Bridge
Published by Vivian van Zyl in ESP32 Microcontrollers the 03/28/2026 at 06:08 pm
Ever wished you could move a small amount of data over miles without relying on Wi-Fi, cellular service, or a full mesh network? That was exactly the point of this ...Read more
Meshtastic Solar: DIY Solar Meshtastic Tree Node
Published by Vivian van Zyl in Meshtastic the 03/18/2026 at 02:22 pm
This Meshtastic Solar build is a compact, weatherproof LoRa node designed to hang high in a tree and keep itself charged no matter which way it spins in the wind. ...Read more
MeshCore Sensors Tutorial: Setting Up the T1000E Node
Published by Vivian van Zyl in Meshcore the 03/12/2026 at 07:37 pm
MeshCore treats sensor nodes differently from typical mesh devices. Instead of constantly broadcasting telemetry, a MeshCore sensor sits quietly and responds when a companion node asks for data. That pull-based ...Read more
Offline Texting with MeshOS, MeshCore on a LilyGo T-Deck
Published by Vivian van Zyl in Meshcore the 03/05/2026 at 05:59 pm
MeshOS, MeshCore transforms a LilyGo T-Deck into a fast, professional mesh node for offline communication. This firmware boots in seconds, offers a polished UI for chat and repeater management, and ...Read more
Meshcore Seeed Solar: Upgrade, Teardown, and Flash Guide
Published by Vivian van Zyl in Meshcore the 02/24/2026 at 04:05 pm
Meshcore Seeed Solar is a powerful off-grid repeater solution when you need reliable LoRa mesh coverage. This guide walks through improving antenna performance, what’s inside a Seeed SenseCAP Solar node, ...Read more
Solar Meshtastic and Meshcore cooling: practical builds for hot climates
Published by Vivian van Zyl in Meshtastic the 02/18/2026 at 10:20 pm
Running Solar Meshtastic and Meshcore nodes outdoors brings a unique set of thermal challenges. In hot climates the enclosure can easily reach 110–150°F (43–66°C) in direct sun, which is fine ...Read more
Meshtastic Solar: Building a Solar-Powered LoRa Node with the SolarXiao Plus Advanced
Published by Vivian van Zyl in Meshtastic the 02/12/2026 at 06:44 pm
Meshtastic Solar setups bring resilient, low-power LoRa networking to remote locations. This guide walks through assembling a compact solar-powered Meshtastic node using the SolarXaio Infrastructure Node Plus Advanced (the SolarXaio ...Read more
Build Guide: RAK 1W Meshtastic Node with Solar Power
Published by Vivian van Zyl in Meshtastic the 01/31/2026 at 12:57 am
I built a RAK 1W Meshtastic node that runs from a 5W solar panel and a pair of 18650 cells (around 7,000 mAh combined). This guide walks through the real-world ...Read more