How-To Library

Resources for building, operating and maintaining a mesh network.

Use the Mesh

Local Channels

Popular channels in Salish Mesh and region scope information.

Read guide →

MeshCore Regions

Region definitions and channel plans for MeshCore networks.

gessaman.com/meshcore/regions

Hardware Tutorials

Build a Simple Repeater

Step-by-step guide to setting up your own solar-powered mesh repeater node.

Read guide →

Tools & Analysis

Packet Analyzer

Web tool for analyzing mesh network packet data and troubleshooting.

analyzer.letsme.sh

MeshExplorer

Real-time mapping of nodes, message tracking and statistical analysis.

map.w0z.is

Radio Mobile

Generate coverage maps and other propagation resources.

ve2dbe.com

Equipment

Salish Mesh does not endorse one piece of hardware over others. Links are informational.

Repeater Nodes ▸ ▾
SenseCAP Solar Node P1 ~$100 CAD · Ships from Quebec SenseCAP P1 Pro (GPS + battery) ~$130 CAD · Ships from Quebec WisMesh Solar Mini ~$150 CAD · Ships from China PiMesh-1W ~$100 CAD · Ships from US
Companion Devices ▸ ▾
Meshtastic Wio Tracker L1 ~$70 CAD · Ships from China WisMesh Pocket V2 ~$140 CAD · Ships from China Heltec v4 ~$30–50 CAD · Ships from China
Antennas ▸ ▾
Rak Wireless 8 dBi Fiberglass ~$80 CAD · Ships from Canada RAIGEN 8 dBi Omni ~$130 CAD · Amazon ALFA 5 dBi Omni ~$30 CAD · Amazon

Firmware

Salish Mesh does not endorse one firmware over another. Flash at your own risk.

MeshCore

The upstream original MeshCore firmware flasher.

meshcore.io/flasher

EasySkyMesh

Custom firmware variant.

github.com/IoTThinks/EasySkyMesh

ZephCore

MeshCore Zephyr RTOS port for additional hardware targets.

github.com/liquidraver/ZephCore

Meshcomod

Enables BLE, TCP and USB interfaces simultaneously on Heltec devices.

meshcomod.com

Client Apps

Original MeshCore

Original MeshCore client by Liam Cottle.

meshcore.io

MeshCore Open

Open-source Flutter client for MeshCore LoRa mesh networking devices.

github.com/zjs81/meshcore-open

MeshCore SAR

Search and rescue focused MeshCore client.

github.com/dz0ny/meshcore-sar

MeshCoreOne

Alternative MeshCore client.

github.com/Avi0n/MeshCoreOne