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.
IoT Tutorials
Delve into tutorials on Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, covering device integration, network setup, and application development.
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.
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.
How To Add Telemetry (Temperature etc) Sensor To DIY ESP32 Meshtastic Device With BME280
Learn how to add a BME280 sensor to your DIY ESP32 Meshtastic Node for real-time temperature, humidity, and air pressure monitoring. This guide covers hardware setup, wiring, and Meshtastic app settings—perfect for enhancing your LoRa mesh network with environmental data.
How To Add Screen To FakeTec NRF52840 Meshtastic Device
We'll walk you through adding a display module to your FakeTec Meshtastic Device to show messages, node information, and network status in real-time.
How To Add Telemetry (Temperature etc) Sensor To FakeTec Meshtastic Device With BME280
We'll walk you through adding a Telemetry module to your FakeTec Meshtastic Device to measure air pressure, temperature, and humidity.
DIY Meshtastic - How To Build Your Own Meshtastic Device with FakeTec PCB & NRF52840
This guide details building a low-cost Meshtastic node using an NRF52840 Pro Micro, HT-RA62 LoRa module, and FakeTec PCB. Total cost is around $11. Assembly requires SMC soldering skills, followed by bootloader updates and Meshtastic firmware installation.
How to Send Audio with Meshtastic
Ever wondered if you could send voice notes over Meshtastic's low-bandwidth network? I certainly did, and I'm excited to share my weekend adventure trying to accomplish just that.
How To Add an Earthquake Sensor To Your Meshtastic Device
Integrate a vibration/earthquake sensor into your ESP32-based LoRa Meshtastic Node with our guide, suitable for boards like Heltec V3 Lora, TTGo, or T-Beam. This setup allows the network to broadcast warnings when seismic activity is detected.
Talk to Your Meshtastic Data: Using Harbor AI Chat for Instant Insights
Tired of configuring complex dashboards just to check your Meshtastic network status? With Harbor AI Chat, you can simply ask 'Which node has the lowest battery?' and get an immediate answer! Learn how to talk directly to your Meshtastic data.
How to Add GPS to SenseCAP Indicator
Learn how to enhance your SenseCAP Indicator with GPS functionality. This guide covers flashing the RP2040 firmware, connecting the Grove GPS module, and configuring Meshtastic settings for a location-aware mesh network experience. Perfect for car installations or portable Meshtastic setups.
ESP32 Temperature & Humidity Sensor Monitoring Using Grafana
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 temperature data from a BME280 sensor, send it to the cloud using Harbor Scale, and visualize it using a Grafana dashboard.