meshtastic setup & configuration! (LONG VIDEO)

let's look in-depth at meshtastic! setup, flashing & configuration! ALSO how to protect your location!
i'm sure i missed a few things - feel free to ask below in comments!
BTW if you live in the Portland or Seattle area - i HIGHLY encourage you to check out MeshCORE instead!

0:00 intro
1:35 heltec v3
12:02 first configuration!
21:01 client roles
23:25 RAKwireless
37:50 channels & location privacy
52:20 sharing location
55:19 T-Deck PRO
1:04:48 T1000-e
1:06:10 solar node!

https://flasher.meshtastic.org/
https://meshtastic.org/docs/getting-started/serial-drivers/

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http://youtube.com/weirdpdx