Getting Started with Meshtastic - Flashing & Configuration
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- Опубликовано: 23 июл 2024
- This video for the Getting Started with Meshtastic series covers the flashing process for ESP32 devices and the configuration of both ESP32 and NRF52 devices.
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i recently got a tbeam supreme s3 i had to put mine in boot loader mode by holding reset and boot then release reset then boot.... on the web flasher page it will fail to initialize
Ah, thanks for the info! I've not used one yet, so wasn't aware of that! I'll pin your comment so others can see in case they have one.
@@The_Comms_Channel i was about ready to give up when i found the suggestion on a random forum post..... (two days later)
@@The_Comms_Channel Using the iphone and widows - my interface is different than what I see from you in the videos, eventhough I can still do most of the fuctions. Any insight?
I can’t get my Heltec V3 to show up on the serial port list (using windows 11) so I can’t even flash it.
Is there a way to fix this in a simple manner?
Thanks for creating. Meshtastic and LoRa seem to have so much potential.
Sure thing! I think so too and can't wait to see where the project goes!
@@The_Comms_Channel Sooner or later our communist/fascist government will "regulate" it to death and ruin it like they always do.
This is a good series. Looking forward to the advanced series. Good work as always.
Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying the series and hope you find the advanced series useful as well!
Thank you so much for this series. Top-tier quality content, videography and editing.
Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying the series! I put a lot of effort into the videography and editing. I appreciate you saying that!
Thank you very much for these videos. I've learned more from these, than everything else I've read and watched over the past year.
You're very welcome! I'm glad you're finding the videos useful! The next one will be out soon.
I've watched all your Meshtastic centered videos, some of them multiple times, and they are all excellent. You provide answers and solutions.
One note on using the Meshtastic Flasher. If you already have a second drive in your computer that you are flashing from, there is no apparent way to change the target drive from D: which is incorrect, to E: for example. Perhaps you have the ear of the programmers at Meshtastic and suggest a fix.
Thanks for all your videos, and I always look forward to the next one.
Appreciate it! I'm glad my videos have been helpful!
If you right click on "Download UF2" and select Save Link As, you can select whatever location you like.
Great video! Can't wait for the FAQ video!
Thank you! It'll be coming soon!
Thanks! I ordered some cheap halter units from China and am looking forward to trying these out.
Nice! Have fun and let me know how it goes!
Thanks for this. A video for off grid install is needed by the Meshtastic community. Utilizing firmware storage and CLI flashing with an APK/IOS installation is in order.
Good idea! I'll look into that!
Thanks for the info. Good video as usual.
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos!
@@The_Comms_ChannelTY for your advice got the first K-th75D on preorder where I am.
Thanks!
Thank you for the support!
Nice video 👍🏼
Cheers! Enjoyed your videos as well!
Great Help.🇨🇦
I'm glad it was helpful!
Excellent videos. Thank you. A new subscriber here.
Awesome, thank you for the sub!
Nice, i'm waiting for more !!!! Meshtastic is one of my fun project !!! I build a robot node to able send command to the node like !ping, !weather, !news and having a python application attach to it.
More to come soon! That sounds like a fun project!
Awesome videos
Appreciate it! I'm glad you're enjoying them!
Love this, Thanks for making this! Is it possible to add GPIO switching/indication? e.g. I push a button on one node and a light or buzzer on another node lights/sounds?
Sure thing! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos!
My initial thought is maybe set up the button on one node to send the bell character via canned message and have the other node have the buzzer/light go off when it receives the bell character
Here's some info on that.
meshtastic.org/docs/configuration/module/canned-message#send-bell
Other than that, I'm not sure. This may be worth asking some of the folks on Discord.
discord.com/invite/ktMAKGBnBs
Thanks for the great question!
Great series, thank you so much.
I’m a little confused about the channels, could you do a video on that topic?
I mean if the default channel is Long/Fast and I set up a second channel also on Long/Fast are they the same channel?
Thanks ❤
Thanks for the great content but i cant get my new t beam v1.2 bluetooth working. Reflashed with the lastest firmware and previous version. Turned off and on the BT rebooting for each toggle. Any solutions?
What are the options for a more rugged antenna/case/battery for the tdeck? Would love to have a stand alone device
Right there with you! Unfortunately not much out there other than some 3D printed cases.
Quite excited to be getting into this but my PC recognises the device but is lazy and wants a driver! Any ideas?
My tiny screen on my Heltec Wireless Stick prevents me from seeing much of anything. I don't know how to scroll on it, either. Adding on. Not only can I not read this tiny display because it appears to cut part of the contents off, so you can't see it all, but how do you add anything to these boards? Bread Board? Also, what is the other end, that looks like a place to plug something in? The Heltec site isn't much help in this regard.
Do you need a screen to get the bluetooth code? I just ordered two RAK starter kits without screens.
If no screen is detected, it will use the default PIN (123456)
Playing with 2 older T Beams, loaded up 2.2.24, and trying to communicate between the two. I get one all setup with name loaded, shut it off, clear my android Bluetooth of all devices, turn on the unit, and it pairs, then when updating the interface, it want to pair again, using the name of the first unit I turned off. I am going to install previous stable code to see if I can solve that. My first impression is this stable release is buggy !
When are you planning to do a video on the Waveshare SX1262? I'm considering ordering one for my PI5, seems fun to pay around.
Not sure when exactly, but I'm planning on releasing videos more often so it shouldn't be too long before it comes out. It looks to be in early development, so not sure how smooth it will go, but we'll find out 🙂
@@The_Comms_Channel Great, thanks!
Definitely interested in the Waveshare hat info. Working on a build right now but have plenty of questions, specifically about the Waveshare integration. Appreciate all you’re doing!
Is "wipe and reinstall" is this the same as a factory reset?
How do you get maps to show up if there’s no internet connection?
Is there a way to switch channels on the TDeck itself? Without a connected phone?
Not at this time
The link to the Raspberry Pi Lora Hat is for a LoraWAN device. I'm under the impression LoraWAN is incompatible with Meshtastic, am I wrong?
Correct. That particular version of that board does work and is being tested with the native Linux version.
You channel is awesome and the information is great 👍 but could you do a video demonstrating what you can do with LoRa and Meshtastic... like why is it worth the investment and setup
Great suggestion! I made most of my videos assuming that people would come across them already knowing what Meshtastic is. This will be good to do for those that don't. Thanks for the comment! I'll work on doing a video on this!
I acquired my T-echo 2 weeks ago unfortunately I have serious issues with firmware upgrading. Never done a firmware upgrade on a device before. I spent hours and dozens of attempts to upgrade firmware with no success. far beyond my tech skills as it turns out. I am disappointed. Even local computer facilities couldn't help me. Im sending it back. I wish future devices were far more user friendly.
so how do you pair when your device has no screen? neither 0000 or 1234 work.
The hardware side of all this isn't difficult for me, but the software side is clunky as can be.
The default PIN for devices with no screen is 123456
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YESSSS!
Are there any Meshtastic-compatible units that do not have a GPS unit?
Also, really loving this video series. Make it really easy for a novice to get started. Thank you very much!
Sure thing! I'm glad you're finding them useful!
Most don't have GPS actually. WisBlock can have a GPS module added to it, but it doesn't come with GPS. T-Deck and Heltec V3 that I've covered also don't have GPS.
A complete list of all devices can be found here, it will specify which ones have GPS. meshtastic.org/docs/supported-hardware
Thanks for the question and comment!
@@The_Comms_Channel Thank you for the video. I was wondering - on a device with GPS can you block other users from seeing your location?
@@ragamix8371if you dont report it they cant see your location
Nice videos.. How do I setup a LiDAR sensor that will only send data only after i push a button or any other event from other sensor?
I'm not aware of any LiDAR sensors available for any of the platforms unfortunately.
@@The_Comms_Channel I am planning to use TFmini‑S Lidar Sensor Module and send data over Lora. Does it mean that its not possible to attached other modules to use with meshtastic?
Ah, I see. Are you planning to use it as a motion sensor?
@@The_Comms_Channel yeah something like that.
Gotcha. I've not used that specific LiDAR sensor you mention, but I believe the info on this page should help you achieve your goal!
meshtastic.org/docs/configuration/module/detection-sensor
Have the TBeam, and no issues. Saw your video and ordered a T-ECHO. It seams to have a dead screen. No data, no backlight.
Contacted LILYGO, and the keep wanting to have me load the test firmware to test the radio is sending and receiving. Ha ha… I would know cause there is no screen functioning.
So far, T- Beam is superior until LILYGO can offer a unit that works and I can prove different.
Funny thing is my issue that I reported to them had nothing to do with the radio, but who knows maybe 85% of the unit might not work.
So I have a T-Beam, a T-Deck, and the meshtastic app on an Android device. I have made a test room with the T-Beam successfully connected and need to know how to set the T-Deck on the test room.
So I thought the T-Beam was connected but it is not. How would I connect the T-Deck and Beam on the new room? Do I need to be on a laptop or can I do it from my Android device?
What process did you do to create the new room?
@@The_Comms_Channel When in the menu for the QR code, you tap on the channel name and it will take you to an option to add. Tap on Add and change the name to whatever you want. The PSK is the encryption generated for that channel. I was stuck at this point because I didn't know how to get all the devices to run on the new channel. I spent the last couple hours working on it and have it figured out. You have to make a new channel for each device from the app. The PSK needs to be copy and pasted so each device has the same encryption and can communicate.
Wish I could find a T-Echo. 😐
OK I did not know the way point thing
Just found it recently myself! Handy feature!
Thanks for your hard work. I also see a lot of potential, and disruption by this technology. I can see this tech competing with the internet and satellite, and complimenting. IoT, mobile connectivity, how about unmanned underwater swarm robot communications in acoustic frequencies?
Sure thing! Those are some interesting uses!
People actually use Microsoft Edge???? Wow!
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I use brave usually but the web client didn't work with it so I'm stuck using edge
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