MeshCore / LoRa
Experiments with decentralized radio networking using ESP32 and LoRa.
Overview
An ongoing experiment with low-power decentralized communication using ESP32 and LoRa.
The idea is to build infrastructure that does not depend entirely on traditional internet connectivity.
Hardware
The project uses ESP32-based boards together with 868 MHz LoRa radio hardware.
Different nodes have different roles within the network.
Network
MeshCore provides the software layer for exchanging messages between nodes.
The interesting part is not simply sending packets over LoRa.
It is designing a network that can continue operating when conventional connectivity is unavailable.
Experiments
Current experiments include:
- repeater placement
- antenna selection
- range testing
- solar-powered nodes
- network topology
- MQTT integration
Status
This is still an experimental project.
The hardware and topology are expected to change as more real-world testing is performed.