Devices for the Mesh
NTX mesh uses two technologies called Meshtastic and Meshcore to power the mesh. In order to connect to this network, a relatively low cost device is required. You'll often hear these devices referred to as nodes.
Devices
Pocket/Portable Nodes
| Make | Model | Complexity (1-5) | Estimated total cost | Links | Notes |
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| RAK Wireless | Tony G 19007 | Buy: 1 Build: 3 |
$50-100 |
Docs & Purchase Links
3d printer files Etsy store |
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| Tony G 19003 | Buy: 1 Build: 4 |
$50-100 |
Docs & Purchase Links
3d printer files Etsy store |
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| Tony G Pocketmesh | Buy: 1 Build: 4 |
$50-100 |
Docs & Purchase Links
3d printer files Etsy store |
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| Generic 19007 | Buy: 1 Build: 3 |
$50-100 |
Docs & Purchase Links
3d printer files Etsy search |
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| Generic 19003 | Buy: 1 Build: 3 |
$50-100 |
Etsy search
3d printed files search |
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| WisMesh Pocket | Buy: 1 | $100 | RAK Wireless store | ||
| T-Beam | Tony G v1 | Buy: 1 Build: 3 |
$50-100 |
Docs & Purchase Links
3d printer files Etsy store |
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| Alleycat TB1 | Build: 3 | $50-70 |
Docs & Purchase Links
3d printer files |
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| Generic T-Beam | Buy: 1 Build: 3-5 |
$50-100 | Etsy search | ||
| Heltec | Tony G v3 | Buy: 1 Build: 3 |
$40-60 |
Docs & Purchase Links
3d printer files Etsy store |
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| Alleycat HT Pocket | Build: 3 | $40-60 |
Docs & Purchase Links
3d printer files |
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| Generic Heltec | Buy: 1 Build: 3-5 |
$50-100 | Etsy search | ||
| Seeed Studios | SenseCap Card Tracker T1000-e | Buy: 1 | $40 | Seeed Studio Store T1000-E Data Sheet |
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| Tracker L1 (Lite/E-ink/Pro) | Buy: 1 Build: 2 |
$30 - $50 | Seeed Studio Store
Enclouse |
Model Version Base Model: OLED Screen Lite: No Screen E-ink: 2.1" E-ink Pro: Ready to use |
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| Lilygo | *** Note: some Lilygo models have seperate versions for Meshtastic and Meshcore.*** | ||||
| T-Echo | Buy: 1 | $60-80 | Meshtastic | ||
| T-Deck (Plus) | Buy: 1 Build: 3 |
$45 - $80 | Meshtastic
Meshcore |
Base model: dev kit Plus model: prebuilt |
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| T-Deck Pro | Buy: 1 | $85 | Meshtastic
Meshcore |
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| T-Watch S3 (Plus) | Buy: 1 | $45 | Meshtastic
Meshcore |
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| T-Lora Pager | Buy: 1 | $80 | Meshcore
Meshtastic |
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Stationary/Solar Nodes
| Name | Power | Type | Estimated total cost | Links | Notes |
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| Atlavox Beacon Solar Mesh Node | 22dBm (158mw) | Solar | $236 | Atlavox Store | Ruggadized portable solar node |
| B&Q Consulting Station G2 | 35dBm (~3.2W) | Stationary | $110 | B&Q Store | Recommended for HAM Radio Operators only! |
| Heltec MeshTower | 21±1 dBm (125mW | Solar | $150 | Heltex Store User Manual Datasheet |
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| Heltec Solar Kit | Varies | Solar | $43 - $45 | Heltex Store | Dev kit - must select radio |
| PeakMesh | 22dBm (158mW | Solar | $90 - $145 | Etsy Store | Prebuilts using Rakwireless RAK4630 |
| RAKwireless 1W Booster Kit | 30dBm (1W) | Stationary | $40 - $50 | RakWireless Store Rokland Store |
Radio kit only potentially solar with right setup |
| Seeed Studios Solar Node P1 (Pro) | 22dBm (158mW) | Solar | $75 - $96 | Seeed Studios Store | Pro version comes with batteries and gps module. |