mesh-network-project/README.md

# "What is this?"
I'm building a radio mesh network, kinda like CyberPony to democratize WiFi and have a private and free form of the internet. Most websites hosted will be like the early internet at first, but maybe as time goes on speeds will be better.

# Nodes
**Note:** Prices are in AUD.

## Relay
Relays just push the signal further, they sit on your roof or in other high places.  
**Cost:** $~40
### Parts
- Raspberry Pi Pico H ($~9) | [Buy](https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi-pico-h-with-headers.html)
- SX1262 LoRa Node Module for Raspberry Pi Pico (comes with antenna) ($~22) | [Buy](https://piaustralia.com.au/products/sx1262-lora-node-module-for-raspberry-pi-pico-lorawan-915mhz)
- Solar panel and battery ($~10)
- Any way to program and flash the Pico, whether thats USB or another way.

## Connector
A connector lets you use the mesh network over bluetooth, they would be somewhere in your house or in your pocket.  
**Cost:** $~35
### Parts
- Raspberry Pi Pico WH ($~12) | [Buy](https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi-pico-wh.html)
- SX1262 LoRa Node Module for Raspberry Pi Pico (comes with battery and antenna) ($~22) | [Buy](ttps://piaustralia.com.au/products/sx1262-lora-node-module-for-raspberry-pi-pico-lorawan-915mhz)
- Any way to program and flash the Pico, whether thats USB or another way.

# Setting up your device
idk yet haven't coded it lmao :sob: