2025-11-15 –, Room 204
Join the Georgia Meshtastic community in exploring decentralized, off-grid communication! Our village is a hands-on space where you can experience long-range, low-power mesh networking using LoRa radios. Whether you're new to Meshtastic or an experienced node operator, come discover how these resilient networks enable communication without internet or cellular infrastructure.
What We'll Have:
- Live demonstration network with multiple nodes showing real-time mesh topology
- Build-your-own-node station with various hardware options (TTGO T-Beam, Heltec, WisBlock RAK)
- Range testing activities around the venue
- Solar power demonstrations for permanent node installations
- Emergency communications scenarios and disaster preparedness discussions
Activities & Workshops:
- Getting Started with Meshtastic (beginner-friendly setup sessions)
- Antenna building and optimization workshop
- Mapping coverage areas and understanding network propagation
- Integration with other services (MQTT, Home Assistant, APRS)
- Georgia mesh network planning session - help us expand statewide coverage
Who Should Visit:
Amateur radio operators, preppers, hikers, privacy advocates, IoT enthusiasts, emergency responders, or anyone interested in community-owned communication infrastructure. No license required!
Bring your existing Meshtastic hardware to join our event mesh, or try out our loaner devices. Let's build resilient, community-driven networks together!
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