Meshtastic - What can it do for you?

I recently got a couple of meshtastic devices, and wanted to see what all I can do with them. Let's take a look at a pre-assembled device, as well as put together a kit, and explore some options with meshtastic!

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[HamHatsByAINW]

Finally, I am starting to understand. Great video! Thanks :)

[hazer]

I built the same heltec v3 pager and it's awesome for daily carry. Can't wait for the T-Deck firmware to get updated!

[scotterdog]

I concur Jeem. Not entirely convinced but having fun with radio.

[earlbrown]

Hi Brother. I feel I can call you that since I retired as a firefighter in a department very close to Chuck's. I started with Meshtastic a couple of months ago using the wizbloc. I've been learning a lot. Your video was very good, concise, and to the point as well as very easy for a beginner to understand. I live only about 5 miles away from Chuck but have never met him in person. Someday, hopefully. De WB6JAF

[ADDMDennis]

Good overview and demo vid. Meshtastic is great if you find yourself in a metro area, you'll definitely find people to mesh with.

[KSJD]

Rak wireless is defiantly the one to use if you are worried about power and upgrades. Nice video Jeem! 73

[AddFilmmedia]

Well, in EU countries there are actually two frequencies to choose. Neither of those are in the 900 MHz band.

[Bill-HRT]

Jim! Thanks for sharing that. See you out there. 73 de Bill

[bassmanjr]

My problem was that I could never get the Rak wireless to do anything. There is a step where you are to double push the button and it should show up on you PC like a drive. Then you can add the files to the device. I tried two different ones with two different PCs and never could get it to work. Tried on and off for a while and gave up. I'm sure I am messing it up or missing a driver or something but I could never figure it out.

[oxdogoxSF]

I love this concept but the weak link is your phone sending out GPS and other data to the local cell tower .

[VALBA]

With a little experience using the GPIO connections, some python coding, and an arduino, you can get the Meshtastic network to take messages from all sorts of dingus's like notifying you when a switch has been tripped for example.

[Hank_WIR]

Therein lies the rub. If you live out in the country, it's highly unlikely you'll find any nodes to connect to unless they're yours.

[Uplateondatube]

Over half of those sensors are NOT compatible with Meshtastic

[graemezimmer]

Click bait!
Why is it that Meshtastc videos never actually show you what can be done with the network?
I've read (and watched) everything I can find, but still have no idea.