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Documentation

A short guide to getting a node built and on the air. The Meshtastic Docs remain the primary reference.

Intro & Short Overview What Meshtastic is and what it is for
Meshtastic Protocol ISM band, LoRa, routing, encryption, MQTT
Microcontrollers & Modems The chips underneath a node
Popular Build Options Choosing hardware
Antennas, LoRa & RF Gain, SWR, and placement
Assembly Guide Putting one together
Installation Flashing firmware
App Overview Driving it from your phone

Notes from club talks, written to stand on their own. Each links its slides on Box.

Encryption Algorithms RSA, AES, ECC, and the quantum threat
Standards & Protocols, Part 1 Framing, carrier sensing, error detection and correction
MeshCore vs. Meshtastic Two routing strategies, and when to run each

Built with the help of Claude. All content is written and reviewed by club members.

Auburn University Mesh Club ·Source on GitHub