I looked at those too. A bit more expensive but then the shipping really added to the price. I get the T1000-E shipped free.
I figured I go with these first and play around with them. I plan on talking some neighbours into joining for emergencies and they’ll need nodes. A good way to pass on the T1000-E maybe if I want to get a different device later. The Heltec mesh pocket is definitely on my list.
Did you create one? I searched and couldn’t find a community for recticulum
I was wondering about this. Is there a way to set location as general area vs precise? I saw somewhere it can be disabled too I believe.
Super cool. I can’t wait to try it. The devices are back ordered but I hope I get them end of this month.
Haha true. Messaging of course. It’s more about “dinner is ready” and “I am stuck, bring the tractor” 🤣 so a message is plenty. Also of course thinking about an emergency network eventually between neighbours.
Some trees and lots of dips but we have our house at the highest point (even considering neighbours and even extended neighbourhood). If I am going ahead with this (after some play time) I am thinking a solar node on the roof …
We have a farm. I want to see if we can replace walkie talkies as we just always forget to bring them. These little guys enable your phones even without cell reception. At least that’s what I want to try.
Will do but I won’t have any comparison or real knowledge haha
I read a bunch and people seem to really like them. I thought that’s a good place to start.
I am by far the most tech interested person in this neighbourhood so gifting the node will go a long way I think. Smaller entry barrier when it’s free. And for on the farm rugged is better for sure.
As for battery life I was thinking that I have several battery packs for emergencies and I should be able to charge it from them. I was also thinking solar on our roof as a node.
The portability/ruggedness for a day beats the long battery life on the farm I think.