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This guide will help you flash a node, configure it as a companion. | |||
== Flashing & Configuring a Companion Node == | |||
=== Flashing a Companion Node === | |||
The easiest way to flash a MeshCore-supported node is by using the official web flasher tool in Google Chrome: | |||
[https://flasher.meshcore.co.uk/ MeshCore Web Flasher] | |||
Only '''Google Chrome''' supports the serial connection required for flashing. | |||
Steps: | |||
# Plug your device into your computer via USB. | |||
# Open the [https://flasher.meshcore.co.uk/ MeshCore Web Flasher]. | |||
# Select your device hardware | |||
# Select the firmware choice '''Companion Radio (Bluetooth)''' | |||
# Click '''Enter DFU Mode'''. | |||
# Click '''Erase Flash'''. | |||
# Click '''Flash''' to install the MeshCore firmware. | |||
'''Note:''' Sometimes after erasing, the flash step may fail. If this happens, refresh the page, click '''Enter DFU Mode''' again, and then click '''Flash''' to retry. | |||
=== Configuring a Companion Node === | |||
After flashing, follow these steps to set up your companion node: | |||
# Pair the node with your phone or computer (usually over Bluetooth). | |||
# Give the node a descriptive '''name''' (e.g. your callsign, location, or handle). | |||
# Set it to the Ottawa frequency defaults: '''910.525 MHz / BW: 62.5 kHz / SF7 / CR5'''. | |||
# Test by sending a message in the '''Public channel'''. | |||
* If a repeater hears you, the message will show '''Heard X Repeats''' instead of just '''Sent'''. | |||
'''Tip:''' You may wish to disable '''Message Settings → Auto Reset Path'''. This isn’t required, but many users find it helpful when testing links that aren’t fully stable, as it prevents the path from constantly resetting. | |||
Latest revision as of 19:54, 2 September 2025
This guide will help you flash a node, configure it as a companion.
Flashing & Configuring a Companion Node
Flashing a Companion Node
The easiest way to flash a MeshCore-supported node is by using the official web flasher tool in Google Chrome:
Only Google Chrome supports the serial connection required for flashing.
Steps:
- Plug your device into your computer via USB.
- Open the MeshCore Web Flasher.
- Select your device hardware
- Select the firmware choice Companion Radio (Bluetooth)
- Click Enter DFU Mode.
- Click Erase Flash.
- Click Flash to install the MeshCore firmware.
Note: Sometimes after erasing, the flash step may fail. If this happens, refresh the page, click Enter DFU Mode again, and then click Flash to retry.
Configuring a Companion Node
After flashing, follow these steps to set up your companion node:
- Pair the node with your phone or computer (usually over Bluetooth).
- Give the node a descriptive name (e.g. your callsign, location, or handle).
- Set it to the Ottawa frequency defaults: 910.525 MHz / BW: 62.5 kHz / SF7 / CR5.
- Test by sending a message in the Public channel.
* If a repeater hears you, the message will show Heard X Repeats instead of just Sent.
Tip: You may wish to disable Message Settings → Auto Reset Path. This isn’t required, but many users find it helpful when testing links that aren’t fully stable, as it prevents the path from constantly resetting.