OFF GRID MESSENGER WITH INSANE RANGE!!!

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  • @markaz2kk
    @markaz2kk 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    Just got mine in the mail. The signal set up on a UHF 12db antenna. Omg! It’s signal is over 50km 😮

    • @TableWalkLake
      @TableWalkLake 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Is that it? 30 miles?

    • @allancopland1768
      @allancopland1768 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      db is a ratio. dBd or dBi?

  • @SteveHomer
    @SteveHomer 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    Great video Andy - i managed to get my 3 units working and setup one as an Internet gateway and have been chatting with people all over the world - Keep up the great vids!

    • @tarpanc34
      @tarpanc34 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      that sound just like a modernized C.B. radio, like we had in the 70's and 80's... so your just talking to random people ..

    • @speedtekauto
      @speedtekauto 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How did you do that? I would like to know. Thanks.

  • @simonpt68
    @simonpt68 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    I have an outdoor hotspot for helium on a pole above my house in Surrey - I think I'll convert that - 360 dgerees line of sight for miles so hopeful of use. Thanks Andy for all the information here. Great channel!

    • @scharlesworth93
      @scharlesworth93 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Helium! Brings back memories

    • @KB-2222
      @KB-2222 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lol ​@@scharlesworth93

    • @dickJohnsonpeter
      @dickJohnsonpeter 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I don't know much about crypto mining so why would you need an antenna? I thought you did it through your internet connection.

  • @ChatGPT1111
    @ChatGPT1111 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    This is an awesome prepper tool, thanks for giving us insight.

    • @FactsBeFacts
      @FactsBeFacts 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome prepper tool for what? So people can trick you into meeting so they can then rob you?

    • @davebauman4991
      @davebauman4991 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Back when cellphones were first introduced, this is what I assumed they did. Was wrong.

    • @peterfitzpatrick7032
      @peterfitzpatrick7032 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      An "off-the-grid"grid... 😉

  • @cathysingleton1333
    @cathysingleton1333 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I now have mine up and running, at the moment temporary, until I get a battery. Cheers Andy!

    • @andykirby
      @andykirby  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Nice, where are you? Add yourself to the map if you feel inclined 😁👍🏼

    • @cathysingleton1333
      @cathysingleton1333 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@andykirby hiya Andy I’m roughly 10miles from Liverpool, still learning this neat little system if I appear on the map it’ll be my callsign 2E0SQA. Either way thanks for pointing this little project out 👍🏼

    • @LoekBerkepies
      @LoekBerkepies 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What battery do you use?

  • @Hohmies86
    @Hohmies86 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    That black connector is a CGB, compression grommet bushing
    Be sure to check how small the CGB compresses down to, it’s possible to buy one that doesn’t compress down to the size of the wire you’re running through it

  • @richsonner1930
    @richsonner1930 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Have three units connected one to my mavic pro and flew to 350ft. Was able to use that one as the repeater basically and was texting 10 miles out.

    • @andykirby
      @andykirby  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      How did you mount it?

    • @richsonner1930
      @richsonner1930 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@andykirby I just used alien double sided tape and mounted to the top half on battery. Mine were different design than yours had the 18650 battery mount in back. Before that I took a tyt uv8000d attached to a 4ft Paracord used crossband repeat and great results. Was a calm day.

    • @FRMN8R_T4R
      @FRMN8R_T4R 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      GENIUS!

  • @moonshotsilver
    @moonshotsilver 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I'll keep my carryer Pigeons because everything comes back in cycles 😅
    Nice one Andy, great tunes brother.

    • @suzyamerica4679
      @suzyamerica4679 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You use carrier pigeons? The airmail of previous days. We still use messages in bottles where I live. Kinda slow but it has bandwidth potential if you fill the bottle with large-capacity micro SD cards 😅

    • @davebauman4991
      @davebauman4991 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Welp, just need to wait another half-lifetime for voice activated texting patent to expire then this thing will take off like sliced bread.

    • @jimnunya1253
      @jimnunya1253 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      love the comments here.🙂
      So the pigeons will maintain an aerial mesh network above town providing solid comms as long as they eat and rest on some viable flight schedule.
      Very simple and economical and birds are adorable. 🤓
      They can do airdrop? 😂 💩

  • @wisteela
    @wisteela 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Amazing. Hopefully this is the start of something big.

  • @ThatOneGirlThatPlays
    @ThatOneGirlThatPlays 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I remember the Tiger electronics version of this geared towards teenagers and I’m so excited to see it back and also better

    • @SimEon-jt3sr
      @SimEon-jt3sr 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lol I vaguely remember this and it was a cool idea at that time. I think I might have even wanted one myself.

  • @panzerdawn
    @panzerdawn 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    bought one !!!! you cost me money every time i watch one of your videos lol

  • @ByteMash
    @ByteMash 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I'm down near Enfield, and will be setting up my nodes shortly. Should increase coverage for south Hertfordshire!

  • @dangruner5926
    @dangruner5926 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Awesome. I’ll be setting up a node near Castle Cary / Yeovil over Xmas as long as the kit arrives in time! :) x

  • @BeWhoYouWant2
    @BeWhoYouWant2 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love your videos mate. Im just getting into wireless communications a bit deeper and i really enjoy the variety of things you talk about that fall under that umbrella.

  • @SuperJdear
    @SuperJdear 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am from Germany and receive a station 110km away. DB0WTH is the name of the station and is operated by radio amateurs. I live southeast of it at about 680 meters above sea level. So ist very good. But i use betafpv Antennas.

  • @EnglishLaw
    @EnglishLaw 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm loving your trance Sir.

  • @bigpumpkin22
    @bigpumpkin22 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Not sure exactly what you are talking about, But do enjoy seeing people getting enthusiastic about their hobbies.

  • @markbrownless1679
    @markbrownless1679 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    nice one.. on the bridge your camera filmed a kingfisher flying down the middle of the river ...love your chanell keep up the good work..

  • @supernova1976
    @supernova1976 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is brilliant mate, been lookimg for something like this.

  • @Henri_P
    @Henri_P 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks Andy. I found your TH-cam channel while ago as you're talking about things I am also interested! I'm quite new HAM operator (portable radios only) and I have been very interested to follow all of your topics. And I just noticed that you're doing also excellent electronic dance music too! You seem to be on Spotify, so now your music is easier to be listened there 👍

  • @KennethQvarfordt
    @KennethQvarfordt 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Absolutely love the content Andy. Very cool device. I also love your deep dive on these devices. Btw I bought the IC-705 because of you. 😂
    My main is the ft-991a really love that too. One for QRP and one for QRO. 😅
    Have an awesome day mate.
    73s SM6VIU. 😊

    • @andykirby
      @andykirby  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks mate, appreciate that! The 705 is an amazing radio!👍🏼 73!

  • @ThatGoth
    @ThatGoth 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +73

    My issue is that I just logged on and looked at the map and I can now see the HOME ADDRESSES of everyone who has one turned on in their houses (and put their addresses in)... I Hate this lol

    • @braddeicide
      @braddeicide 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      yea that's not good

    • @ThatGoth
      @ThatGoth 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Chances are if they have one bit or radio equipment they have a lot more @@livinagoodlife

    • @balazra
      @balazra 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

      You can set it up to not give a gps signal out.
      It’s a choice to identify.
      I find this best on private setting.

    • @voreshbo7031
      @voreshbo7031 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      I have a genuine fear to my bone that all the fancy things a no more than beacons for our location no anonymous function at all, think a programmer is needed to have a deep look and tell what needs doing for more anonymous function (s)?

    • @voreshbo7031
      @voreshbo7031 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      th-cam.com/video/EAQI2ZSmxPU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=N8RlZ_HEdqShbpOO

  • @paulsradiohacks
    @paulsradiohacks 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have to so get one of these, looks so much fun and nice that it uses RF not internet!!

  • @stewpot3971
    @stewpot3971 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Andy could you do a video about the recent OFCOM consultation and the major changes to amateur radio? Recently pass my Full and now looking into building a 1kW amp lol. Awesome stuff Andy as always!

    • @ohenekojo2561
      @ohenekojo2561 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There’s loads of TH-cam videos about it already.

  • @mrfust
    @mrfust 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I’m waiting for a couple of different LoRa boards to arrive from Aliexpress any day now and can’t wait to join in 😃

    • @andykirby
      @andykirby  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      😁😁😁

    • @mrfust
      @mrfust 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@andykirby The more you look into this, the more you find out. I just ordered another Lilygo TBeam because the the radio chip on the other ordered one isn't the best, despite being newer. It seems the SX1262 is more powerful, more sensitive and more efficient than "newer" models SX17xx.
      I've only recently subscribed to your channel (prior to the Meshtastic stuff) but I think this is worthy of an entire series... there's not a lot of consistent material out there on TH-cam. There's certainly a gap to fill and you may well be the man to fill it...

  • @HamRadio2
    @HamRadio2 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice. Heard about these, never tried one. Maybe I will pick one up

  • @b3l14l
    @b3l14l 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Insane performance from such a small and low power device.

    • @andykirby
      @andykirby  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Isn't it just!

  • @DubiousEngineering
    @DubiousEngineering 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    To be fair, what a cool idea 💡😜

  • @leexgx
    @leexgx 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    For moisture, Silica Gel Packet/Desiccant Bags (usually buy the colour changing ones)

  • @sNEAKYnIGHTmUPPET
    @sNEAKYnIGHTmUPPET 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    in this video, how are you getting YOUR gps location to determine distance to your base station?

  • @MultiOutdoorman
    @MultiOutdoorman 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    so from a laymans point of view, what practical application would this device have ?

    • @Yt-user65000
      @Yt-user65000 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Clandestine comms during an escape/evade scenario.

  • @petechongy
    @petechongy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I'm going to do some testing on the true range of these being near winter hill I've plenty of height. 8.5dbi colinear vertical antenna 460mw erp small solar panel and a chunky lipo. Signal prediction says it will work from Fleetwood to Wigan off 1 of the smaller hills near me. We shall see.

    • @andykirby
      @andykirby  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yeah if you got good takeoff it'll defo work well! It'll be interesting to see who pops up!

  • @shaungilmartin1505
    @shaungilmartin1505 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    we had a local guy who has a plane doing pmr tests around here a couple of years ago. Now that would be fun with lora mesh

  • @ZiggleFingers
    @ZiggleFingers 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    those UFL connectors are not meant for repeated disconnects - they are only rated for no more than around 6 connections after which your signal will degrade badly

  • @evil4600
    @evil4600 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very cool! Imma get one for me and my dad!

  • @JulioRad954
    @JulioRad954 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great tech info Andy, love the music !

  • @RingwayManchester
    @RingwayManchester 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Andy Meshby

  • @steveharmancambridge
    @steveharmancambridge 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    How random. I was watching the shots of the town casually thinking "I wonder if it's anywhere near me". Looking a it though.... Hertford? Where I grew up! :-)

  • @MyTube4Utoo
    @MyTube4Utoo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just found your channel. Thanks to Ringway Manchester (I think it was lol). Good videos. A new subscriber.

  • @tiggydorset9041
    @tiggydorset9041 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The ordered 4 units which arrived today. Ill be looking at setting up a node in Weymouth/Dorchester sometime soon ;)

    • @andykirby
      @andykirby  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Nice! Add yourself to the Map!

    • @user-jt5vm3mi1w
      @user-jt5vm3mi1w 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can you just leave one of these on and it will help other people?

    • @0baakYT
      @0baakYT 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@user-jt5vm3mi1wya it’ll be a node as a part of the mesh from what I understand

  • @natet77787
    @natet77787 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was more impressed with how beautiful your town was. Where in England did you record this video? Would love to visit there some day. I'm about to dive into this hobby so thank you for the great video.

  • @raymondmartin6737
    @raymondmartin6737 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I know abit about Mesh hete in the US,
    and saw a Mesh set up at the October
    2023 Nearfest, in Deerfield. NH. Thanks. 😊 73 de W2CH Ray NH

    • @DonaldMerrit
      @DonaldMerrit 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Ray, Don from Manchester. Is this thing worth it?

    • @raymondmartin6737
      @raymondmartin6737 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DonaldMerrit Sorry, I am not active
      with Mesh, and do not have these devices.
      Thanks 😊

  • @kellyshea92
    @kellyshea92 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sounds like good gear for when SHTF

  • @leehewitt9559
    @leehewitt9559 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant Andy👌

  • @digitalmediafan
    @digitalmediafan 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I must get into this but down here in Brighton there's just one node atm 😢

    • @andykirby
      @andykirby  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Be the second! It's gonna grow!

    • @Peelerville
      @Peelerville 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m up the coast near Hastings and already have two, just ordered a couple more to set up with solar and put up on some hills to test.👍

    • @digitalmediafan
      @digitalmediafan 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@andykirby I will but where do I get the 3d printed case ?!

    • @digitalmediafan
      @digitalmediafan 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Peelerville What type of solar panel(s) are you using ?

    • @Peelerville
      @Peelerville 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@digitalmediafan I’m using 10w at the moment to test but to be honest because of the time of year it’s not enough to keep the battery charged, trying to keep the size small so it doesn’t get noticed by walkers, I’m out in the country, still testing at the moment.👍

  • @djt7387
    @djt7387 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gotta love the name. Heltec

  • @goingoutotheparty1
    @goingoutotheparty1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    if you're not careful though, you can get into a terrible mesh 😅

    • @andykirby
      @andykirby  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I'm in a mesh with these things already!

    • @goingoutotheparty1
      @goingoutotheparty1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@billcarson4601 Or Lauren and hardy, who got themselves into a fine mesh I'll tell ya 😁

  • @EnglishTurbines
    @EnglishTurbines 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You're playing on my 868mhz CROSSFIRE BAND Andy....🤔😏😏🇬🇧

  • @peterfitzpatrick7032
    @peterfitzpatrick7032 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fill the external box with a bunch of those dessicant sachets and seal it as much as possible... any "ventilation" holes would just allow the humidity (read moisture) inside and outside to equalise...🤔
    Re. the Yagi... is the directionality (is that a word ?😂) not a bad thing for a grid /mesh network ?... I would have thought an omnidirectional vertical whip would be better though you sacrifice ultimate range for lack of directionality...
    😎👍☘️🍺

  • @peteradshead2383
    @peteradshead2383 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It is like the good old days of packet radio ( M1CCH / G7OCP ) , But I've let my ham licence laps .
    I may have to think about setting up a node and see who is in the local area.

  • @kiloalphadx
    @kiloalphadx 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video Andy. Keep your ears pinned back. The yagi is on its way.

    • @andykirby
      @andykirby  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Nice! Where are you?!

  • @edwardfletcher7790
    @edwardfletcher7790 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Save all those little silica dessicant packets to use as condensation prevention 👍

    • @andykirby
      @andykirby  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah you are not wrong!

    • @Fanta....
      @Fanta.... 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@andykirby Better idea to use cat litter crystals. they are the same thing but you can buy kgs of the stuff for relatively cheap.

  • @maigematthews5620
    @maigematthews5620 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you do a video on setting up solar powered ping extenders that can receive a msg signal over 100’s of acres?
    We would like to use it for cattle ranches and remote mountain cabins.

  • @TheSillyshyguy
    @TheSillyshyguy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've been using this for a few years now. I have my own node as well for IoT

    • @Belioyt
      @Belioyt 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do tell more about your setup, have you documented your journey?

  • @perpetual4958
    @perpetual4958 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is this the stuff introduced to africa, what 5-8 years ago, pre-gsm? Those offered mesh/relay as well as dropbox function, picking up message when connection occured.

  • @letmelooktv
    @letmelooktv 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Will have a rummage and see if i can get one knocked up in time :)

  • @TheScapegoat420
    @TheScapegoat420 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love my Meshtastic!

  • @kevincozens6837
    @kevincozens6837 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Interesting device. I will be going after more detailed information about the device. BTW, what is the antenna attached to the top of the vertical support seen at 5:54?

  • @julianrobertson3303
    @julianrobertson3303 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow , that's amazing & thank you for sharing , I might make one & see if there's a Meshtastic network , in Brighton ?.

  • @maigematthews5620
    @maigematthews5620 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    10:48
    I know that this is off topic, but how do you use off grid solar to charge your bike and do you have a video review of your bike?
    What do you think of using this off grid messaging system as a part of a remote AirBnB experience?… it’ll probably start with depositing all other ways of communication inside an RFID blocker lockbox. We would love it if you did a, “what if…” video about this scenario.
    What if they had this in the movie, “Leave the World Behind” (2023)? How would it, if at all, been different?

    • @jdub2878
      @jdub2878 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Interesting that you mentioned that movie as this will be America's last election

  • @TheoSmith249
    @TheoSmith249 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    RAK wireless has the most adaptability to other sensors.

  • @anthonycatania5613
    @anthonycatania5613 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    New to all this... Question for anyone in the US... What frequency works best here? Andy said they are using the 860s in UK, but the company that makes these items website has like 4-5 options for frequency, and I'm wondering if that changes here in the states. Thanks.

  • @ScandalUK
    @ScandalUK 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s like digital CB radio? Amazing

    • @andykirby
      @andykirby  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes exactly 👍🏼😁

  • @bjorn2625
    @bjorn2625 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It is MAD that this is with 20 dBm … 4 km!

    • @andykirby
      @andykirby  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I know right?! LoRa is very efficient.

  • @TheVcasf
    @TheVcasf 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Do all these devices show on the Mesh map? That seems inconvenient when privacy and security matters. I just found a device in Gaza. Isn't that a concern?

  • @frequencywatchers
    @frequencywatchers 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For Mesages Its Super Easy To Get Sent Further Away, now Voice Is Diferent World You See.

  • @dougbas3980
    @dougbas3980 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I assume 915 MHz is right for USA? Also Canada? Thanks Andy.

    • @0baakYT
      @0baakYT 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes

  • @HelloMoto393
    @HelloMoto393 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ois bulla that track at the end was sick as i wish i could mix as well as u bra

  • @christophersmith1155
    @christophersmith1155 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    WHEN YOU AND RINGWAY COME TO MANHATTAN , LET ME KNOW.

  •  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I wonder how much you could pull from there 868 MHz antennas on LTE B20 or what remote towers you could connect to. Definitely will look into the Meshtasic thing though, I have basically a 360 degree view and might be able to get some interesting here.

  • @LoekBerkepies
    @LoekBerkepies 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Andy, what do you use to power these things ? I dont see any battery in the video, or any usb c cables attached to it (for power) . Please some advice.

    • @andykirby
      @andykirby  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm actually using small digital camera batteries, I've been testing different things before I mention it because there are some caveats, one is that there doesn't seem to be any low voltage cut out on the Heltec board itself so it's possible you can over discharge lipos if you aren't careful. The charger is quite basic as well and doesn't always charge the batteries properly via USB-C. Camera batteries are quite good as they have a built in BMS usually which will stop anything bad happening. That being said I wouldn't recommend leaving any battery connected to a Heltec on permanent charge especially over night.

    • @LoekBerkepies
      @LoekBerkepies 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@andykirby thanks frontje quick reply. Maybe you can add some link to a website of these batteries? Or mention this in one of you’re future videos?

  • @unionse7en
    @unionse7en 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    put one on a drone as a repeater, possibly use drone to put on top of building or tree etc

  • @TheKendalCrew
    @TheKendalCrew 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I got 3x of the Heltec v3 boards - Not having much joy with them posting their GPS location aqquired from the iOS app... Did you need to say that the board has no GPS device (via app settings), and then have it post a fixed location? just not playing for me :/

    • @andykirby
      @andykirby  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you watch my setup guide, video before this...

    • @TheKendalCrew
      @TheKendalCrew 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@andykirby I watched all of them mate - top content! I think it might be a bug in iOS app, I’ve raised an issue on the GitHub for the app!

    • @TheKendalCrew
      @TheKendalCrew 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you try on iOS at all?

  • @r0ckworthy
    @r0ckworthy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wait so you'd use these things to communicate in the scenario where for some reason you couldn't even use a local wifi network and an a chat app on your phone?

  • @vincehogg8935
    @vincehogg8935 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I wonder if these could be used to transmit mavlink data to a drone, kind of like a telemetry radio. Probably not high enough data rate.

    • @suzyamerica4679
      @suzyamerica4679 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Obviously you would want to employ a compression protocol .. look at the "short signal message" format used by U-boats in WW2.

  • @rashidismail9537
    @rashidismail9537 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Andy...does this meshtastic technology sole purpose is only sending and receiving messages between 2 separate devices or can it do more...lets say opening up websites on laptop or a tab etc.This is a fascinating technology I must say.

    • @andykirby
      @andykirby  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Just text messages. Yes it's pretty awesome.

  • @waynemoate9401
    @waynemoate9401 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How about using your drone to take a Meshtastic to the Max legal height and attempt a long range contact.?

  • @theresam567
    @theresam567 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I watched, but don't get it. You showed a device that pinged others. How & where do you see messages? I'll have to look at links.

  • @Knight766
    @Knight766 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Andy, love your content. What's the bike you're riding here? I'm looking to get a high-power fat tyre ebike in Feb

  • @tmiller9099
    @tmiller9099 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do you configure the base and portable modules for range testing?

  • @pperrinuk
    @pperrinuk 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why is the aerial sticking up, making the case an awkward 'L' shape? Lay it along the alongside of the lora board and it would be a far more convenient rectangle.

    • @andykirby
      @andykirby  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The signal will propagate better with a vertical mounted antenna, plus its spaced a bit away from the main PCB so theres little interaction of the metal parts and other antennas (wifi+ble), the design of this case is actually pretty good IMO.

  • @mnj5089
    @mnj5089 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just found this video and the links are not available. Is this sold somewhere in the US?

  • @Integr8d
    @Integr8d 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    that canal with the boats looked like an area where an episode of peep show was filmed😂

  • @bjorn2625
    @bjorn2625 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Any place to buy WISblock kit in the U.K.? Want to set up a repeater node in Hampshire over Christmas

    • @andykirby
      @andykirby  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haven't found a place yet, a good alternative is the raspberry pi pico + waveshare pico lora hat, it's uses the same 2040 SOC as the RAK, power consumption is around 30ma. It'll probably go way lower with power saving features.

  • @BillyNoMates1974
    @BillyNoMates1974 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Andy, how come 'Move Your Feet (BM Dubs Wiggle Your Toes Mix)' wasnt a general release.
    cracking tune

  • @wooler78
    @wooler78 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Andy how do you get the arrow working in the circle mine has just got a ? In it

  • @craigstothard7518
    @craigstothard7518 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Multi path dispersion mate..73

    • @andykirby
      @andykirby  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      👍🏼

  • @gtretroworld
    @gtretroworld 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have been enjoying this series of videos but like I said last time i am so out the way it didn’t seem worth it but looking at that map there is a few nodes close by so maybe it is worth a bash in the future..73s

  • @wilfredprins9718
    @wilfredprins9718 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    will they work with small data packages?

  • @nedlyest
    @nedlyest 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    800mhz doesnt care about obstructions. Old Ubiquiti 800mhz antennas can push almost a Mbps through hillsides.

  • @Dave64track
    @Dave64track 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great content these devices look really good that was some range. Keep up the great work this is interesting stuff.

    • @andykirby
      @andykirby  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers David!

  • @bruceclark5627
    @bruceclark5627 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I know this is a bit off topic,but do you still have anything to do with Kirbebike conversion kits? I'm trying to source 1 for a fat bike front hub set up.love the content and thank you in advance.

    • @andykirby
      @andykirby  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes www.kirbebike.com hit the team up and you can get what you need 👍🏼

    • @bruceclark5627
      @bruceclark5627 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@andykirbythank you greatly sir!

  • @DrewBlue32
    @DrewBlue32 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm thinking about setting up a repeater one, but with whatever the best antenna you can use with it. Would a repeater be different with antennas? I'd be happy to buy good antenna to make a big repeater to help my area.

    • @andykirby
      @andykirby  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They all act as repeaters! That's the colonising about it. You don't even have to configure it as a dedicated repeater (which you can of course) all packets get repeated by other stations with a hop limit of 3 (can also be set to any number)

    • @DrewBlue32
      @DrewBlue32 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@andykirby Thanks for the reply my dude. I knew they're all repeaters technically, but I thought there was a difference between one that would be paired with your phone and carried with you, vs one that you configure once and they leave on your roof.

  • @gbraadnl
    @gbraadnl 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    3:55 Isn't it better to in that case get the correct antenna connector ? There is SMA and RP-SMA

  • @wantagetreat
    @wantagetreat 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another massive outro tune 🎉 still search for meshtastic users in Bristol, to many hills 😢

  • @rushymoto
    @rushymoto 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If the ploice get one it can be developed to snoop I expect.

  • @persius5116
    @persius5116 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi mate, is there any chance you can make a video how you setup the Bluetooth to work and how you paired it with your phone? I'm finding it a tad challenging to say the least.

    • @andykirby
      @andykirby  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      th-cam.com/video/mdN1iy4MKOI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=dgjvTve_un35Vtfl let me know if that helps.. join our discord... discord.com/invite/vmh9AsGt

    • @persius5116
      @persius5116 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bloody legend! Thank you muchly

  • @captainmark1
    @captainmark1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have you got a link were I could buy one please? As I’m not sure which one I need to use in the uk 🇬🇧

  • @villeamiettinen
    @villeamiettinen 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    love dev/null.

  • @stephendonkin5497
    @stephendonkin5497 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What's best way to get intouch with you Andy

    • @andykirby
      @andykirby  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Discord? or andy@cloudsto.com