meshtastic

- Experiments with Meshtastic 🛰️
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HARDWARE.md (2197B)
      1 # Hardware
      2 > A simple overview of popular hardware options for Meshtastic usage
      3 
      4 ## LilyGo T-Deck
      5 ![](../.screens/tdeck.png)
      6 
      7 ###### Information
      8 This is the only FULL stand-alone device that I know of for Meshtastic, that once provisioned, you do not need a phone or computer to interface with it. The device comes with a touchscreen, full keyboard, built in speaker, and more.
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     10 | Item | Cost | Description |
     11 | ---- | ---- | ----------- |
     12 | [T-Deck](https://www.lilygo.cc/products/t-deck) | $50 | The main LoRa microcontroller device |
     13 | [Case](https://www.printables.com/model/741124-lilygo-t-deck-case) | Free or $25 | You can 3D print it yourself, or follow the Etsy link and buy one | 
     14 | [Antenna](https://www.amazon.com/Connector-868-915MHz-Lora32u4-Internet-WIshiOT/dp/B07LCKNN4H) | 14$ | External antenna for better range | 
     15 | [GPS](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LQDG1HY) | 18$ | There may be a better 15mm option for the case above.. | 
     16 | [Battery](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BG82T39Y) | Varies | The battery you get depends on the size of the case you order, contact me if you need help |
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     19 
     20 ## LilyGo T-Beam
     21 ![](../.screens/tbeam.png)
     22 
     23 ###### Information
     24 Very popular Meshtastic device. I personally use this for my home station
     25 
     26 | Item | Cost | Description |
     27 | ---- | ---- | ----------- |
     28 | [T-Beam](https://www.lilygo.cc/en-ca/products/t-beam-v1-1-esp32-lora-module?variant=43059202719925) | 32$ | The main LoRa board |
     29 | [Case](https://www.printables.com/model/127253-t-beam-case-for-meshtastic-v5) | Free | You can maybe find this case on Etsy or 3D print it yourself |
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     32 
     33 ## Heltec Lora 32 V3
     34 Great as a keychain for on the go meshtastic! Can power it directly from your phone if you want.
     35 
     36 ![](../.screens/heltec.png)
     37 
     38 - [Heltec Lora 32 V3](https://heltec.org/project/wifi-lora-32-v3/)
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     41 
     42 ## WisBlock
     43 These devices use an nrf52 chip instead of an esp32 chip. They are EXTREMELY low powered and are the best for solar nodes
     44 
     45 ![](../.screens/wisblock.png)
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     47 - [WisBlock Starter Kit](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-starter-kit?variant=41786685063366)
     48 **Note:** Make sure you get the nrf52 Arduino core and ensure you get the right frequency for your location.