Meshtastic For Dummies AND Heltec V3 Setup for $10

Meshtastic For Dummies, the basics of meshtastic and how to setup your first node. We used a Haltech V3 and show how to set it up and get on my mesh for as low as $10.

Update: prices have definitely gone up since I made this video, but if you hunt around, especially on AliExpress, you can still find good deals on boards.
Our newest meshtastic video, the easiest way to get on the mesh and updates on the T-Deck: https://youtu.be/tVTLjFf41ZA
Tip:  if you’re connecting a board without a screen, the common pairing code is 123456

Links to boards, before you buy shop around, I've found V3 boards on sale on Aliexpress for as low as $10, V2's as low as $8
Heltec V3 on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOkC0U
Heltec V3 on Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omzejNZ
Heltec T114 on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4fv64tZ
Heltec T114 on on Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ol0mWML
T Deck Plus on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4gNyEI2
T Deck Plus on Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_olVz6Hd
Upgraded Antenna on Amazon (check what antenna you need below): https://amzn.to/3BD4UPr
Upgraded Antenna on Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCOUvVh
Files to print my 3D printed case: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6896664

The JST (battery connectos) are JST 1.25. These are the batteries I used: https://amzn.to/40ha1yp

Check what antenna you need based on your location: https://meshtastic.org/docs/overview/radio-settings/#:~:text=The%20band%20range%20is%20from%20902%20to%20928%20MHz.,center%20frequency%20of%20906.875%20MHz.

Meshtastic Flasher: https://flasher.meshtastic.org/
Meshtastic Flasher for older boards like the V2: https://flasher.pdxlocs.com/

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