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Protect Your Meshtastic Devices from EMP Attacks: Faraday Bag Test!
In this video, we show you how to safeguard your Meshtastic devices from the devastating effects of an EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse) attack using a signal blocking bag. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a prepper, or simply curious about EMP protection, this test is for you!
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Відео

Step-by-Step: Building a Family Communication Strategy with Meshtastic
Переглядів 4,9 тис.Місяць тому
I show you how I develop a PLAN for using Meshtastic to have a successful communications for your family. Links: Download the Plan Here and modify it for your own use shorturl.at/ixJ46 00:00 PLANNING as a powerful tool for your family 01:40 Primary Layer (Family Numbers) 03:38 Alternate Layer (Mesh Devices, Power, Impt Node Info) 06:13 Contingency Layer (Local Map, Improve Mesh Connections) 10:...
Demystify Screen Info on Your Meshtastic Device
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Not sure what are those numbers and info on your screen? Learn in this short video how to interpret these info. Share this video to your friends and family so that they can better understand the info which will be useful to them! Links shown in the video: LORA Region Code Listing meshtastic.org/docs/configuration/radio/lora/ Firmware Checking: flasher.meshtastic.org/ 00:00 LORA REGION CODE 00:5...
Meshtastic Unleashed: Standalone Device Demo (No Smartphone Needed!)
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This video shows a short demo on how the keyboard works. You do not need to pair this device to smartphone to send messages over the meshtastic network. Freeing you from the dependency on a smartphone. Hardware: 3D Printing Enclosure Files (FREE download) www.printables.com/model/803986-meshtastic-standalone-device-heltec-v3-and-cardkb #meshtastic #heltecv3 #meshtasticstandalone #prepper
Very Affordable Meshtastic Standalone Device (no phone needed!)
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I designed this enclosure so that everyone can make their own standalone devices for themselves and their family on a family friendly budget. Follow the steps and it is very easy! Hardware: Heltec V3 (Choose LoRa 32 No Shell) s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCFGqrf Cardkb s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDfdH9B 3D Printing Enclosure Files (FREE download) www.printables.com/model/803986-meshtastic-standalon...
The ONLY Case for Heltec Wireless Paper (with SMA Connector) Meshtastic
Переглядів 2,2 тис.4 місяці тому
I designed this in Feb 2024 because I just could not find any cases for Heltec Wireless Paper with SMA connector. Hope you like it and find it useful. Heltec Wireless Paper (Limited Stock) s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDjdK3R Download the 3D Printing Files for the Enclosure (Free) www.printables.com/model/767214-heltec-wireless-paper-enclosure-for-meshtastic-sma Find out more about Meshtastic here...

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  • @buddydill5763
    @buddydill5763 10 днів тому

    I'm getting into meshtastic and wanted to verify that all you need to do to get the keyboard to work is wire as shown and configure as stated? Does the allow input and canned message mean i can type and send non-canned messages too?

    • @blueskies_solutions
      @blueskies_solutions 8 днів тому

      Hi ! After watching the video, simply go to the details instructions at the link . Yes, you can totally typed using the built in keyboard making it very convenient www.printables.com/model/803986-meshtastic-standalone-device-heltec-v3-and-cardkb It will have all the info you need there

    • @buddydill5763
      @buddydill5763 8 днів тому

      @@blueskies_solutions I did that and am so impressed. Thanks!

  • @elektron2kim666
    @elektron2kim666 10 днів тому

    Very clever. A family or a factory can benefit. It should have a little message alarm (LED blink or screen icon - a buzzer, amplified sound would take more mA in my opinion.) I just want ESPNow for RC and haven't figured it all out yet.

    • @blueskies_solutions
      @blueskies_solutions 8 днів тому

      More things can be added (i have built one before with GPS, Buzzer, Vibration Motor) but I wanted to make this build easy for a beginner. And also because it will use the least battery :)

  • @MyTube4Utoo
    @MyTube4Utoo 12 днів тому

    👍

  • @MyTube4Utoo
    @MyTube4Utoo 12 днів тому

    Cool. Both informative and enjoyable to watch. Thank you.

  • @MyTube4Utoo
    @MyTube4Utoo 12 днів тому

    Thank you. Your video was very informative.

  • @vladara7226
    @vladara7226 18 днів тому

    I am from Ukraine and find your videos very helpful here. Thank you!

  • @hhwl355
    @hhwl355 28 днів тому

    I am so glad you did a video on this. Nobody else has ever explored this topic of emp for Meshtastic and you did one! Definitely getting a bag to store my standby mesh devices

  • @blueskies_solutions
    @blueskies_solutions 28 днів тому

    View video till end to see the solution that works and affordable

  • @user-xx3we3bp1n
    @user-xx3we3bp1n Місяць тому

    My Heltec screen shows “Unpowered”. Sometimes one line, sometimes two lines both saying “Unpowered”. This happens when the node has power (of course, since the display is active). What does “Unpowered” mean?

    • @blueskies_solutions
      @blueskies_solutions Місяць тому

      Which firmware version are you using and which Heltec model you are using?

    • @user-xx3we3bp1n
      @user-xx3we3bp1n Місяць тому

      @@blueskies_solutions Heltec v3 Tracker and firmware 2.3.1

    • @user-xx3we3bp1n
      @user-xx3we3bp1n Місяць тому

      @@blueskies_solutions Heltec v3 tracker and firmware 2.3.1

  • @MkmeOrg
    @MkmeOrg Місяць тому

    Great design! One thought- Add a raised area around the buttons so they dont get accidentally pressed. That would make it pretty much perfect. Subb'd. Eric

  • @BunnyMcHusky-cg1tj
    @BunnyMcHusky-cg1tj Місяць тому

    Thanks so much for posting this. It’s a great asset to Meshtastic newbies. I have shared your videos most when spreading the word for this network. All my radio parts have arrived.. off to the library to print some cases!

  • @Spencer.76
    @Spencer.76 Місяць тому

    Thank you for the informative video. One comment, while your video has a lot of useful information, it is very difficult to understand your audio. A different microphone may help. Thanks!

    • @blueskies_solutions
      @blueskies_solutions Місяць тому

      Thank you for your feedback. Has since changed my microphone to a better one :)

  • @kellydiver
    @kellydiver Місяць тому

    Do you know of a case that will fit the regular Heltec v3 board and a 3000 mAh battery? I don’t have a 3D printer, and I’ve just been using little project boxes.

    • @blueskies_solutions
      @blueskies_solutions Місяць тому

      what is the size of your 3000 mAh battery? Because different brand has different sizing

  • @DavidCase-ov5uo
    @DavidCase-ov5uo Місяць тому

    The difficult part is getting your family to understand why YOU want to do this, especially wives. “It’s a boys thing and what’s wrong with our mobiles?”

    • @blueskies_solutions
      @blueskies_solutions Місяць тому

      Its may take some time to help someone else understand. However, meanwhile you can still prepare the devices and plan first, and when the need arises, you do not have to worry so much because you know exactly how to execute the plan

  • @AlexLangley88
    @AlexLangley88 Місяць тому

    Very helpful. Thank you!

  • @PietroCiacci-bg9jl
    @PietroCiacci-bg9jl Місяць тому

    very interesting video, congratulations

    • @blueskies_solutions
      @blueskies_solutions Місяць тому

      Thank you very much!

    • @ilciavattone
      @ilciavattone Місяць тому

      @@blueskies_solutions I'm starting my experiments with the LORA modules, I'm in Italy 🙂

    • @blueskies_solutions
      @blueskies_solutions Місяць тому

      @@ilciavattonewelcome to the Meshtastic community 😊

  • @HarukiToreda
    @HarukiToreda Місяць тому

    Great video. You touch some very important points.

  • @luitsgin2965
    @luitsgin2965 Місяць тому

    Good video, especially the ChUtil part. Something you could discuss next time is how a PACE plan can change depending on the situation. for example a pace plan can be different during a pre-crisis phase compared to a post-crisis phase or evening during the crisis be it in the middle of a storm or flash point of a war. Looking forward to your next video.

  • @hhwl355
    @hhwl355 Місяць тому

    Thank you! I just got into Meshtastic and this gives me a good view of how to get started for my family

  • @blueskies_solutions
    @blueskies_solutions Місяць тому

    I have include the link to download the word doc in the video descriptions. Do feel free to modify it to fit your family needs and goals.

  • @Probedude2000
    @Probedude2000 2 місяці тому

    You need to do one for the iOS app too.

    • @blueskies_solutions
      @blueskies_solutions 2 місяці тому

      Let me look into it. Thanks for your suggestions, we have quite a number of Meshtastic videos planned to be released in May 2024. Subscribe to us to be notified

    • @Probedude2000
      @Probedude2000 2 місяці тому

      @@blueskies_solutions Thanks. I especially am confused by the RSSI indicator as I have great RSSI values for stations that I can obviously not hit directly by RF (over 60 miles away and my node is indoors with a short antenna). Also the app says I can see 50+ nodes, but when I try to send a message I get no acknowledgement. So which of the 50 nodes is actually closest to me and providing me the connection to the larger community? Many of the nodes do not have GPS, but there must be a routing list that I am receiving OTA would show this. See my confusion? Thanks.

  • @gasp23
    @gasp23 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for this! Super good to have all this info and understanding what it means.

  • @luitsgin2965
    @luitsgin2965 2 місяці тому

    Great video.

  • @blueskies_solutions
    @blueskies_solutions 2 місяці тому

    Any info that you see on your screen that you are not sure what it means, simply comment below

  • @volkinaxe
    @volkinaxe 3 місяці тому

    what size of bolts did you use ?

    • @blueskies_solutions
      @blueskies_solutions 2 місяці тому

      its stated at the printables page in the video description

  • @paulrichards1061
    @paulrichards1061 3 місяці тому

    Hi, is it possible to purchase one from you?

    • @blueskies_solutions
      @blueskies_solutions 2 місяці тому

      Hi, sure, I can sell just the case. Just email to blueskiesshopsgp@gmail.com and let me know your shipping address.

  • @SIMPLYSIMPLEXCOMMS
    @SIMPLYSIMPLEXCOMMS 3 місяці тому

    Is there a reason why you went with the Heltec over whisblok? We've found Wis is more efficient for power consumption. What antenna are you utilizing? We've tested numerous antennas using the Nano VNA V-5, and found antenna resonance to be ALL over the place from manufacturer to manufacturer. What's the total cost of this build?

    • @blueskies_solutions
      @blueskies_solutions 3 місяці тому

      Even though I do have WisBlock, I still prefer this using Heltec v3 for this standalone device. The main reason I went with a heltec v3 because i am currently building about 10 units to give away to my family and friends, and have intention to build more over time to give away to closer neighbours. This set up gives me the best budget require the least amount of hardware pieces, and least amount of time to put together as a standalone Meshtastic device. I wanted a method that is easy for anyone to put together, even for someone with little or no electronics background. So that the overall community can benefit. Overall cost is very affordable per device. You can check out the cost of the Heltec V3 and CardKB in the links above, sometimes suppliers has sale and your cost goes even lower. The enclosure is really cheap if you 3D print yourself or get a friend to print for you. The antenna in the video is the stock antenna that came with the heltec v3. Of course, if you have another antenna with good swr, you can swap it out.

  • @philippeartsztein
    @philippeartsztein 3 місяці тому

    Wow, Thank you, exactly what i was looking for.

  • @flat-earther
    @flat-earther 3 місяці тому

    cool

  • @blueskies_solutions
    @blueskies_solutions 3 місяці тому

    After installing, do this as a one-time set up Go to Meshastic App : Radio Configuration>Module Configurations> Canned Messages and enable Canned messages. Enter CardKB on field called "Allow input Source" The first time you turn on the device, it will display "Canned Message Module Disable", just press the reset button and it will work properly. I designed this so that it is very simple for family or friends who are not tech savy to still be able to use Meshtastic for communications with me

  • @InVinoVeritas.
    @InVinoVeritas. 4 місяці тому

    Nice, do you have affiliate link for Heltec wireless paper board?

    • @psynurse
      @psynurse 4 місяці тому

      I'm looking too but wondering if someone added eink display to regular v3 board?

    • @blueskies_solutions
      @blueskies_solutions 4 місяці тому

      It is a different board from regular V3. It is called "Heltec Wireless Paper". I will be setting up the affiliate links soon@@psynurse

    • @blueskies_solutions
      @blueskies_solutions 3 місяці тому

      The link is ready . Choose Heltec Wireless Paper s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDjdK3R (affliliate link)

    • @blueskies_solutions
      @blueskies_solutions 3 місяці тому

      The Heltec Wireless Paper is just back in stock today at s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDjdK3R

  • @blueskies_solutions
    @blueskies_solutions 4 місяці тому

    Links for download of 3D printing files for the enclosure in the video description