[kwlug-disc] When it comes to open source hardware can we look at LORA/Meshtastic?

[Andrew Kohlsmith (mailing lists account)]

if anyone has specific questions about Meshtastic I can help; I’ve developed both LoRa hardware and worked on the Meshtastic firmware.

-A.


> On Aug 21, 2024, at 9:44 AM, Jason Locklin <locklin.jason at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Ah, apologies, my own domain's email was the default when I replied, rather than my gmail address on the list. I can stick to the latter to avoid the spambin.
> 
> On Fri, Aug 16, 2024 at 12:26 PM Paul Nijjar via kwlug-disc <kwlug-disc at kwlug.org <mailto:kwlug-disc at kwlug.org>> wrote:
>> 
>> This got caught in the bounce filter. I think Jason is using a
>> different address? Jason: you can contact me and we can get your
>> subscription sorted out.
>> 
>> - Paul
>> 
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>> Subject: Re: [kwlug-disc] When it comes to open source hardware can we look
>>  at LORA/Meshtastic?
>> 
>> FYI, might be relevant, On Sept 3rd, the KWARC meeting will cover
>> Meshtastic. That is an implementation of LORA hardware and embedded open
>> source software. All are welcome Not sure if the KWLUG meeting conflicts in
>> September.
>> http://kwarc.org/kwarc-meet.html
>> 
>> Also, hello all. Been a long time!
>> 
>> On Thu, Jul 11, 2024 at 7:19 PM Khalid Baheyeldin <kb at 2bits.com <mailto:kb at 2bits.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> > Mosquitto and LORA work at different levels.
>> >
>> > Mosquitto is an implementation of MQTT, which is all in software.
>> > MQTT can work over Ethernet, WiFi, ...etc.
>> > For example, I use MQTT extensively for home automation using
>> > HomeAssistant.
>> > I just connect the device to WiFi, and use Paho MQTT (Python library)
>> > to send stuff over.
>> > For a Bluetooth device (Radon/Temperature/Humidity/Pressure/VOC), a
>> > gateway that takes data from here to there.
>> >
>> > LORA on the other hand is a hardware level thing, and requires
>> > specialized devices.
>> > Think WiFi but for widely distributed telemetry, e.g. crop monitoring.
>> >
>> 
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