Building a Solar MeshCore Repeater: The “Bay of Plenty” Spec

BoomstickNZ Meshcore

“Learn how to build a rugged, solar-powered Meshtastic repeater using the RAK4631 WisBlock and Samsung 58E cells. This guide covers the full build of materials, 3D-printed internal layout, and essential weatherproofing for coastal environments like the Bay of Plenty.”

MESHCORE locations : Bay of Plenty

High-Ground Advantage: Meshcore Repeaters Launch to Fortify Bay of Plenty Connectivity Bridging the Digital Divide with Resilience in Mind The Bay of Plenty is a region defined by its stunning coastlines, fertile plains, and – importantly for communications – challenging topography. From deep gullies in Tauranga South to the rolling […]

MeshCore is where its at!

What a MeshCore network is and why I aim to help set one up in the Bay of Plenty region What is MeshCore (in plain English) MeshCore is an off-grid, LoRa radio–based mesh messaging system. Phones pair (via Bluetooth) to small battery/solar nodes that pass short messages hop-by-hop, without cell […]