Projects:Meshcore
Hackerspace Nijmegen has a Meshtastic node. Given the limitations in reach without the internet with Meshtastic, another open source project has become popular recently: Meshcore. Meshcore has a clear distinction between repeaters and clients (companions) and seems to be a more robust implementation of Lora.
As there are hardly any repeaters (October 2025) in Nijmegen, we have setup a Meshcore repeater in the space as well.
Specs:
Software:
Meshcore repeater name: Hackerspace [NYM]
Public Key: <ba8f4501920598737c2fa7acccc383c0495d27c55ed9c40e05b52aeb37a0cb49>
Telemetry: EU/UK (Narrow) 869.618MHz SF8 / BW62.5 / CR8
Hardware:
- Heltec Vision Master E290
- Professional Lora Antenna with 4,5m coax
//TODO:
- Enhance antenna with a reflector
//Done (4-11-2025)
- added professional antenna (to gain highest possible point.
Useful links:
Apps: https://meshcore.co.uk/apps.html
Flash: https://flasher.meshcore.co.uk/ (use webgl browser like chromium)
for more meshtastic and meshcore background:
Tips:
- when setting up a companion, don't forget to do a clock sync and do (set) adverts.
- put your repeater on the internet map
Plan: Donate for a Heltec Meshtower
For our new Hackerspace location, we would like to install a Heltec Meshtower. This device is a standalone, battery and solarpowered Lora device that can be installed outside. The device itself will cost around 200 euro, excluding mounting (to be determined)
If you would like to participate (donate), please join!
| who | amount | payed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voorstad | 5 tenners | yes | . |
| . | |||
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Hackers involved:
Voorstad
(contact: https://mastodon.nl/@voorstad)