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= Welcome to Greater Ottawa Mesh Enthusiasts! = | |||
* [https://discord.gg/WSyNd8SfNr Join us on Discord!] | |||
== About == | |||
Welcome to the Ottawa mesh group! | |||
See the information below for the default frequencies, and please join our Discord to chat with us more. | |||
Both '''MeshCore''' and '''Meshtastic''' are protocols that run on top of LoRa radios. | |||
LoRa (Long Range) is a low-power wireless modulation well-suited for long-distance communication at modest data rates. | |||
By building on this technology, both systems enable communities to create decentralized, low-cost networks. | |||
Most of the city is currently running '''MeshCore''', with a medium-sized presence of '''Meshtastic''' users in the Orleans area. | |||
Orleans also has some '''MeshCore''' users, and there are repeaters there that link up with the downtown '''MeshCore''' mesh. | |||
== MeshCore vs Meshtastic == | |||
'''Meshtastic''' is a peer-to-peer mesh where every node can forward traffic, making it flexible for ad-hoc use but prone to congestion in larger networks. | |||
Because it relies on nodes that are typically moving, coverage can also be unreliable and sporadic. | |||
'''MeshCore''' relies on fixed repeaters for routing, providing a more stable and scalable backbone for city-wide coverage. | |||
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXoAhebQc0c Watch an overview on YouTube] | |||
== MeshCore == | |||
To get started and connect to the mesh, begin with a '''companion node'''. | |||
Pick a build that fits your needs, then flash MeshCore companion firmware to the device. | |||
From there, you can explore repeaters builds and mounting options to expand coverage and strengthen the Ottawa mesh. | |||
=== Getting Started === | |||
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* [[MeshCore/RolesExplained|Roles Explained]] | |||
* [[MeshCore/F.A.Q|F.A.Q]] | |||
=== Hardware === | |||
* [[MeshCore/CompanionNodes|Companion Nodes]] | |||
* [[MeshCore/Repeaters|Repeaters Nodes]] | |||
* [[MeshCore/RepeaterMountingOptions|Mounting Options]] | |||
[[ | === Configuration === | ||
* [[MeshCore/FlashCompanion| Flashing a companion node]] | |||
* [[MeshCore/FlashRepeater| Flashing a Repeater node]] | |||
* [[MeshCore/FlashRoom| Flashing a room server]] | |||
* [[MeshCore/BuildRepeaterRec|Recommended Repeater Build Instructions]] | |||
* [[MeshCore/MeshCore2Discord| MeshCore to Discord using Meshcore-HA]] | |||
* [[MeshCore/Heltekv3Wifi | Compiling Wifi Firmware for Heltek v3]] | |||
* [[MeshCore/RAKCustomDisplay | Compiling RAK4631 firmware with a Custom Display]] | |||
=== Ottawa Deployment === | |||
* [[MeshCore/Repeaters & Coverage|Repeaters & Coverage]] | |||
* [[MeshCore/Frequency Settings|Frequency Settings]] | |||
* [[MeshCore/Wanted Repeater Locations|Wanted Repeater Locations]] | |||
== Meshtastic == | |||
The Meshtastic section is a work-in-progress | |||
[[ | * [[Meshtastic/Getting Started|Getting Started]] | ||
* [[Meshtastic/Frequency Settings|Frequency Settings]] | |||
https:// | == Useful Resources == | ||
* [https://www.austinmesh.org/ Austin Mesh] – Useful information and real-world testing of mesh nodes | |||
* [https://yycmesh.com/2025/04/19/cold-weather-charging-of-lithium-ion-batteries-real-world-lessons-from-the-meshtastic-community/ Cold Weather Charging of Lithium-Ion Batteries] – A great write-up on repeater performance in extreme cold with LiPos | |||
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''This wiki is maintained by the Greater Ottawa Mesh Enthusiasts to provide information and track deployments.'' | ''This wiki is maintained by the Greater Ottawa Mesh Enthusiasts to provide information and track deployments.'' | ||
Latest revision as of 19:41, 7 October 2025
Welcome to Greater Ottawa Mesh Enthusiasts!
About
Welcome to the Ottawa mesh group! See the information below for the default frequencies, and please join our Discord to chat with us more.
Both MeshCore and Meshtastic are protocols that run on top of LoRa radios. LoRa (Long Range) is a low-power wireless modulation well-suited for long-distance communication at modest data rates. By building on this technology, both systems enable communities to create decentralized, low-cost networks.
Most of the city is currently running MeshCore, with a medium-sized presence of Meshtastic users in the Orleans area. Orleans also has some MeshCore users, and there are repeaters there that link up with the downtown MeshCore mesh.
MeshCore vs Meshtastic
Meshtastic is a peer-to-peer mesh where every node can forward traffic, making it flexible for ad-hoc use but prone to congestion in larger networks. Because it relies on nodes that are typically moving, coverage can also be unreliable and sporadic.
MeshCore relies on fixed repeaters for routing, providing a more stable and scalable backbone for city-wide coverage.
MeshCore
To get started and connect to the mesh, begin with a companion node. Pick a build that fits your needs, then flash MeshCore companion firmware to the device.
From there, you can explore repeaters builds and mounting options to expand coverage and strengthen the Ottawa mesh.
Getting Started
Hardware
Configuration
- Flashing a companion node
- Flashing a Repeater node
- Flashing a room server
- Recommended Repeater Build Instructions
- MeshCore to Discord using Meshcore-HA
- Compiling Wifi Firmware for Heltek v3
- Compiling RAK4631 firmware with a Custom Display
Ottawa Deployment
Meshtastic
The Meshtastic section is a work-in-progress
Useful Resources
- Austin Mesh – Useful information and real-world testing of mesh nodes
- Cold Weather Charging of Lithium-Ion Batteries – A great write-up on repeater performance in extreme cold with LiPos
This wiki is maintained by the Greater Ottawa Mesh Enthusiasts to provide information and track deployments.