Meshcore (LoRs-based Mesh)
Meshcore is a relatively new digital mesh network technology that uses LoRa for low-power, long-range digital communications. The Meshcore project has defined their own network protocol that is not compatible with Meshtastic. It is also meant to provide an off-grid communications capability suited to situations such as in emergencies where normal communications may be disrupted. It uses the unlicensed ISM bands so that anyone can use a with a node can join and use a Meshcore network.
Meshcore
Meshcore use is similar to how Meshtastic is used. It requires a Meshcore node to be able to send messages on the mesh. The basic technology (LoRa) is almost identical to Meshtastic so that much the same hardware can be used. Meshcore meshes can be much larger than Meshtastic with nodes configured for up to 64 hops (vs seven for Meshtastic).
Most Meshcore nodes are inexpensive IoT devices with limited or no displays and controls. You control it through a Meshcore app on a phane, tablet or computer with Bluetooth or through a wired USB connection. You can build your own node using an inexpensive ESP32 board just like you can with Meshtastic. (See the references below).
Meshcore Devices
Below is a Heltec T114 which is a power efficient small device.
The STEMLab doesn't currently host a Meshcore device.
For Meshcore in Southern California connect with the West Coast Mesh online:
Meshcore in SoCal 🔗 West Coast Mesh
In Southern California the West Coast Mesh uses 927.875MHz and a 62.5kHz bandwidth.
References:
- Meshcore Organization 🔗 Meshcore Home
- Meshcore Resources 🔗 Meshcore Github Repo
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