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Your Meshtastic mesh can bridge messages to the internet via MQTT, connecting with nodes in other cities and feeding data into tools like Home Assistant. Here is how the setup works and what to watch out for.
By BFGNeil on 5/15/2026
LoRaWAN and NB-IoT both send small amounts of data over long distances on minimal power. The difference is in who runs the network and what that means for your project.
By BFGNeil on 5/7/2026
RSSI and SNR are the two signal quality numbers you will see most in Meshtastic and LoRa. Here is what they actually mean and how to use them to understand a link.
By BFGNeil on 5/6/2026
LoRaWAN is the open network protocol that turns LoRa radio into a managed IoT system, connecting battery-powered sensors to the cloud over kilometres. Here is how it actually works, from gateways to network servers, and how to start using it.
By BFGNeil on 5/5/2026
LoRa is the radio technology behind Meshtastic, LoRaWAN, and thousands of IoT projects. Here is what it actually is, how chirp spread spectrum works, and why it reaches so far on so little power.
By BFGNeil on 5/3/2026
If you’re searching for what Meshtastic is, how Meshtastic works, or whether it’s worth getting into, this guide covers everything you need to know.
By BFGNeil on 5/1/2026