Some time ago I bought a LilyGo module tuned at 433 MHz, but with the built in antenna I couldn't reach anyone. Is this to be expected? Can I put the module to some use?
Some time ago I bought a LilyGo module tuned at 433 MHz, but with the built in antenna I couldn't reach anyone. Is this to be expected? Can I put the module to some use?
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ryannathans@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 160d
Over here meshtastic is pretty dead, just derelict repeaters. All the conversation is on meshcore so be sure to check there too
vatlark@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 159d
Oh dang there are a lot of nodes: https://map.meshcore.io/?lat=47.9165&lon=4.1748&zoom=5
eutampieri@feddit.it · 2 pts · 153d
Thanks, I will
litchralee@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 160d
!Meshcore@feddit.org
ExcessShiv@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 160d
Hot damn that place is dead...
ryannathans@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 159d
For some reason all the meshcore posts end up in this community lol
LodeMike@lemmy.today · 3 pts · 160d
Check what channel your local area uses
eutampieri@feddit.it · 1 pts · 153d
Thanks! Pretty much everyone uses EU_868 LongFast
eutampieri@feddit.it · 2 pts · 145d
Update: I bought another 433 MHz node and they work! Damn, this tech is so cool!
deafboy@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 160d
433 is not really popular here for the mesh networks. It's mostly dominated by weather stations, tire pressure sensors and gate remotes.
eutampieri@feddit.it · 1 pts · 153d
Thanks!
jamescroll@social.doomprepper.com · 0 pts · 153d
I know I'm late to the party, but did you ever find an answer for this question?
eutampieri@feddit.it · 2 pts · 153d
No, you’re not! I’ve bought a second 433 node to find out if the problem was my node. Also, 433 MHz might work at higher frequencies