Hi there. I was wondering if it is possible to add differneykind of sensors on a node (eg smoke detection sensor, ultrasonic sensor) and use the meshtastic software to comminucate with other nodes. Thanks
We're limited in the types of sensors that we an support within the firmware (you can see those we currently support here: meshtastic.org/docs/settings/moduleconfig/telemetry#currently-supported-sensor-types). However, as @garthvanderhouwen8442 mentioned, you can make use of a secondary MCU and the serial module to send the data into the mesh.
This is something that I want to do. The way I hope to achieve it is by having a separate microcontroller that connects to the sensor then converts to serial data. Then have the serial data sent via the meshtastic node. The external chip I'm using is a Seeed Studio XIAO nRF52840 (Sense).
MORE INFO on how to activate a relay PLEASE ..... Was all that from the computer powershell program?..... How do I use my everyday carry meshtastic device to activate a relay on my remote repeater mesh tastic Device???
How do I run these commands to change the settings, do I need to connect the device to the pc and run some software? Would vs code work? Ordered a few devices so I haven’t messed with them yet
@@Meshtastic Thank you so much for clarifying. That’s very good to hear as I didn’t want to have to mess with config files and stuff through usb and read that this stuff can be set on the app so I’m much more confident now with these parts coming in, I appreciate you!
@@cameroncameron6800 Then what is the point? Their website literally has "An open source, off-grid, decentralized, mesh network built to run on affordable, low-power devices" as the first thing you read. I'm just kinda confused about why you'd ask about them building a product when meshtastic seems to be designed to work on existing hardware (ESP-32, and the RAK boards)
from my understanding, this is a non-profit project. all of the developers are volunteers. they surely could sell stickers and other "merch", but the boards arent made by them. its mostly Chinese companies that make their own implementation of the Semtec chip (LoRa).
Connected a 1w 8ohn speaker, about 1" diameter, to a heltec v3 with the help of this video. Thanks a bunch. Beeps and Boops are alive.
My baby is all grown up!
Is there a way to use the Speaker on the T-Deck?
Hi there. I was wondering if it is possible to add differneykind of sensors on a node (eg smoke detection sensor, ultrasonic sensor) and use the meshtastic software to comminucate with other nodes. Thanks
You could def just do that as shared hardware!
You can use any sensor you want, you would have to process the data on a second microcontroller and then send the data into the mesh via serial.
We're limited in the types of sensors that we an support within the firmware (you can see those we currently support here: meshtastic.org/docs/settings/moduleconfig/telemetry#currently-supported-sensor-types). However, as @garthvanderhouwen8442 mentioned, you can make use of a secondary MCU and the serial module to send the data into the mesh.
Thank you guys all for the responses
This is something that I want to do. The way I hope to achieve it is by having a separate microcontroller that connects to the sensor then converts to serial data. Then have the serial data sent via the meshtastic node. The external chip I'm using is a Seeed Studio XIAO nRF52840 (Sense).
Thanks Ben 👍
MORE INFO on how to activate a relay PLEASE ..... Was all that from the computer powershell program?..... How do I use my everyday carry meshtastic device to activate a relay on my remote repeater mesh tastic Device???
Setup a private channel with your psk and it will trigger the relay upon reception of any message, but to turn it off idk how to do it
Would be great to have a configurable trigger... Only if i receive a specific string then the gpio/buzzer is activated
You can configure it to alert when the text message contains the ASCII bell character.
How do I run these commands to change the settings, do I need to connect the device to the pc and run some software? Would vs code work? Ordered a few devices so I haven’t messed with them yet
They are Python CLI commands, meshtastic.org/docs/software/python/cli/. You can also set these setting via the Android and Apple apps.
@@Meshtastic Thank you so much for clarifying. That’s very good to hear as I didn’t want to have to mess with config files and stuff through usb and read that this stuff can be set on the app so I’m much more confident now with these parts coming in, I appreciate you!
Antenna Link's please
meshtastic.org/docs/hardware/antennas/
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We're all just big kids. I guess everyone knows that. 😆
when are you guys going to commercialize, raise capital and build a product? or is this just a hobby?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source
@ency3913 lmao, yes I know what open source is. You're missing the point.
@@cameroncameron6800 Then what is the point? Their website literally has "An open source, off-grid, decentralized, mesh network built to run on affordable, low-power devices" as the first thing you read. I'm just kinda confused about why you'd ask about them building a product when meshtastic seems to be designed to work on existing hardware (ESP-32, and the RAK boards)
from my understanding, this is a non-profit project. all of the developers are volunteers.
they surely could sell stickers and other "merch", but the boards arent made by them. its mostly Chinese companies that make their own implementation of the Semtec chip (LoRa).
We do not have these plans. See: meshtastic.org/docs/legal/#q-do-you-have-plans-to-commercialize-this-project