Blogs

Learn about solar‑powered mesh infrastructure, explore PACE planning for resilient communication, and help shape the next month of Capital Region Mesh development.

Highlights from our January session, including two member presentations, deeper insight into MeshCore, and updates on our regional mesh design efforts.

Explore federated VPN meshes, evaluate MeshCore as an alternative protocol, and help shape the next month of Capital Region Mesh development.

Highlights from our December session, including consensus on a phased rollout strategy and the formation of teams to prototype a custom bridge node enclosure.

Meshtastic’s node map suggests global reach—but real reliability demands local intent. This post reframes the public mesh as a saturated commons and invites makers to build with purpose.

A practical session on LoRa configuration, winter planning, and collaborative action for the Capital Region Mesh.

A recap of the October Kick-Off event, including feedback on organizational roles, onboarding kits, and RPT node design.

Reflections on public outreach, technical realities, and human connection from the No Kings rally.

A practical planning session for the Capital Region Mesh — onboarding, coordination, and next steps.

🛰️ Personal Trackers Enable Pop-Up Mesh Networks Mesh networks aren’t always permanent. Some of the most powerful deployments are ephemeral — spun up for a weekend, a protest, a festival, or a trail run. These pop-up mesh setups rely on a mix of personal trackers, portable relays, and ad-hoc infrastructure nodes to serve a group of users in a defined space and time. At the heart of this model are personal tracker units: compact, battery-powered, GPS-enabled devices that join the mesh quickly, no soldering or flashing required. They’re the footsoldiers of the mesh — carried by hikers, volunteers, medics, and mutual aid runners. ...