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"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: $75.25
Parts
- Raspberry Pi Pico H ($8.65) | Buy
- SX1262 LoRa Node Module for Raspberry Pi Pico (comes with antenna) ($21.94) | Buy
- TP4056 Charger ($2.11) | Buy
- 18650 rechargable battery 3200mAh 3.7V ($19.95) | Buy
- 18650 battery holder ($4.40) | Buy
- Solar Panel 5V ($18.20) | Buy
- 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: $33.84
Cost (with optional parts): $60.30
Parts
- Raspberry Pi Pico WH ($11.90) | Buy
- SX1262 LoRa Node Module for Raspberry Pi Pico (comes with antenna) ($21.94) | Buy
- Any way to program and flash the Pico, whether thats USB or another way.
Optional parts if you want it to be portable:
- 18650 rechargable battery 3200mAh 3.7V ($19.95) | Buy
- 18650 battery holder ($4.40) | Buy
- TP4056 Charger ($2.11) | Buy
Setting up your device
idk yet haven't coded it lmao 😭