North April Meetup

It was requested to do a meetup in Round Rock. So, this one is for y'all up north. Bring your node, your knowledge, and appetite to talk all things mesh!

Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 7:00 PM CDT (Save the date)

The Rock Sports Bar, 205 N Mays St, Round Rock, TX 78664

Getting Started with MeshCore

This page will serve well as a starting point for users who are familiar with Mesh networking, specifically Meshtastic, and are either looking to try, or fully switch to MeshCore. For those seeking more detail, check out a full comparison between MeshCore and Meshtastic.

TL;DR

1) Choose a Role: Companion vs Repeater

Companion is your phone-connected node. Repeater is a headless coverage extender that must be configured before mounting.

2) Flash the Firmware

  1. Open flasher.meshcore.co.uk.
  2. Connect your device via USB and select the correct port/board.
  3. Select the role
  4. Enter DFU
  5. Erase the device
  6. Flash the role firmware.
  7. For repeaters, click "Repeater Setup" (see below).

3) Configure

Companion

  1. Pair with the phone app over Bluetooth.
  2. Set Region/Preset = US Recommended.
  3. Set position if desired.
  4. Send a Flood Routed Advert (signal/wave icon at top of app).
  5. Remember, you may not see other contacts. Unlike Meshtastic, MeshCore only discovers other nodes when they send an advert. Patience is key!
  6. Send a test message. If you see "Heard {x} repeat(s)" then you are connected! If you only see "Sent", try moving to a higher location with fewer obstructions.

Repeater

  1. After flashing, in the flasher click Repeater Setup.
  2. Set US Recommended.
  3. Set the name and position as desired. Positions are exact.
  4. Set the guest password and admin password.
  5. Reboot
  6. Send advert, make sure it shows up to your companion node
  7. From your companion node
    1. Log in (tap on the contact)
    2. Go to Settings > Sync Clock
    3. Reboot
  8. Deploy/mount the repeater.

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