Meshtastic: The Complete Getting Started Guide (2026)
Meshtastic Complete Getting Started Guide, Build Your Own Off-Grid Communication Network - No Cell Service, No WiFi, No Problem.
Guides
Step-by-step tutorials and how-to guides across various topics to help you understand and master new technologies and skills.
How To Add LTR390 UV Light Sensor To Your Meshtastic Node
Add the LTR390UV sensor to your ESP32 Meshtastic node to monitor UV index in real time. Get accurate sunlight, health, and environmental UV data over LoRa with simple wiring and low-cost hardware for safer outdoor activities.
The $45 Focus Dial That Actually Works: M5Stack Dial
Build the ultimate DIY Focus Timer for $45, no soldering required! We turned the M5Stack Dial into a physical productivity tool that automates "Focus Mode" on macOS and Windows via USB. Master the Pomodoro technique with this plug-and-play guide
How to Track Planes Above Your House for $20
Turn a $20 USB stick into a real-time flight tracker! ✈️ Decode ADS-B signals to see speed, altitude, and flight paths of planes above your house. Build your own private FlightRadar24 today with this simple guide. 📡
How to Visualize The Things Network Data in Grafana (Real-Time & Easy)
Turn your LoRaWAN data from TTN into live Grafana dashboards in under 10 minutes with Harbor Scale. One webhook, zero infrastructure, automatic decoding, network metrics, and optional self-hosted OSS version no Docker, databases, or cloud expertise required.
ESP32 Soil Moisture Sensor: Real-Time Monitoring & Visualization
The ESP32 is a powerful microcontroller with built-in Wi-Fi, making it an excellent choice for IoT projects. In this guide, we will walk you through how to collect soil moisture data from a 2-prong soil sensor, send it to the cloud using Harbor Scale, and visualize it using a Grafana dashboard
Sync and Visualize Your Apple Health Data with Grafana
Transform your Apple Health data into actionable insights with Harbor Scale, Grafana, and Harbor AI. Track steps, heart rate, sleep, and more, uncover trends, spot anomalies, and get personalized health guidance all automated and easy to explore from your iPhone.