cross-posted from: https://sub.community/post/17678

Remote device Cleric Repeater has advertised your public key. This may indicate a low-entropy key. You may need to regenerate your public keys.

What should I do?

Hey everyone !

Running for a compact more powerful use of pocket-node, I have an issue with using RA-01S-P (29dB) module, so i decided to ask if anyone else had tested and have success with them on faketec or esp32?

Problem is - it's working, but sending longer messages failing

After fails, i try to split power. Give 3.3v to a module, and separately to NRF but resul was same

By datasheet it said "5dB" setting should be set up, otherwise it can be burned

Thanks

More details by github issue: https://github.com/gargomoma/fakeTec_pcb/issues/37#issuecomment-3006012142

Hey everyone !

Running for a compact more powerful use of pocket-node, I have an issue with using RA-01S-P (29dB) module, so i decided to ask if anyone else had tested and have success with them on faketec or esp32?

Problem is - it's working, but sending longer messages failing

After fails, i try to split power. Give 3.3v to a module, and separately to NRF but resul was same

By datasheet it said "5dB" setting should be set up, otherwise it can be burned

Thanks

More details by github issue: https://github.com/gargomoma/fakeTec_pcb/issues/37#issuecomment-3006012142

Meshtastic developers released firmware version 2.6.11 with critical fixes:

Key generation delay: Keys are now generated when users first set their LoRa region, preventing vendor-side duplication. Entropy improvements: Added multiple randomness sources to strengthen cryptographic initialization. Compromised key detection: Devices now warn users if known vulnerable keys are detected. An upcoming version (2.6.12) will automatically wipe compromised keys. For immediate protection, users should:

Update devices to firmware 2.6.11 or later. Perform a factory reset using Meshtastic’s CLI: meshtastic –factory-reset-device. Manually generate high-entropy keys via OpenSSL for critical deployments.

So I just noticed that my local router has been up for 170 days. It has the public-private key cryptography introduced in version 2.5 because it has the lock icon. But since it's been up for 170 days, I know for a fact that it does not have version 2.6 at all, and there was two key issues fixed in 2.6.3(ish and 2.6.11.

Hey all, sorry for the probably dumb question but I am new to this and don't want to blow a board....

I have a rak 19007 board powered by a lipo. My question is if I need to disconnect the battery to charge it? Or can I just leave it hooked up, add power via USB c or solar, and have everything work ok (battery charged and then device is powered by the external source)?

Ive been having fun with this software for a bit. Anyone have a list of other software they like to use for meshtastic (other than the official client)?

I heard an Talk about this. And wanna try this on an Connection between LoRadevice and Wifi and an old smartphone. When i have Time.

Hi, I added a buzzer to my RPI pico w, T3S3 and T-Beam Supreme and the RPI and T3S3 do beep during startup and the T3S3 seems to beep on some messages but not when I send a direct bell signal or message. Is there a better documentation explaining what options di what? I can’t get it work.

Hey all,
I accidentally purchased a battery for my T114 with the wrong connector. I am looking at just purchasing some JST connectors and changing the connector myself.

Is there any danger to do this while the cable is still connected to the battery?

The battery is a 803040 1000mAH 3.7V battery

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/42400858

Ihave a unique opportunity to add a node at the Tower LNB ring. However I'm struggling to source a Meshtastic gateway that meets the requirements I'v been given. Any help would be appreciated.

1. Power will be provided over 48v POE ONLY
2. Remote management is a must, consider both internet provided over ethernet and 4G/LTE as backup (fw updates)
3. Maximum 5db gain antenna can be used positioned on the LNB ring facing N-NW, must not exceed 1400mm in length
4. Must be tuned for exactly 915mhz (l'm thinking cavity filter) to help with Rx.
5. Enclosure and antenna must be pole mounted
6. Absolutely no wifi 2.4 or 5ghz
7. 500CND budget 'd like a set it and forget it approach. ls it even worth it?

Question about antennas. Is there a limit regarding size of an antenna that can be used on a device like the heltec t114?

For example, I have a old 8ft Lora Antenna that was used for the helium network at one point

It comes in 5,000 mAh and 10,000 mAh variants and will use 95% of the battery in power bank mode and reserve the bottom 5% to run the mesh node. I think you can run the mesh node and use all 100% of the battery if you wish, but the power bank mode can only use 95% of it. I think it's based on the NRF52 and SX1262 radio.

Edit: Sorry for the duplicate post. Please feel free to delete it, because I can't figure out how to.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/41765246

Well this is interesting. Stick-a-node to any smartphone with magnetic back. I could see myself trying this.

I recently purchased a Heltec V3 and a Heltec T114 to start tinkering with and get more familiar with. I was also interested in seeing if I can make contact with any other nodes nearby. It turns out i'm all alone out here, at least that's what I thought.

My friends and SO have no interest in these kind of things but then an idea hit me. My daughter (who is 6) is learning to read this and is getting better with her writing as well. Shes usually my partner in crime when I get something new so I figured I'd see if this is something she'd like too.

I had an old Android phone laying around that I grabbed and spent a good 15 minutes giving her a crash course on how Meshtastic works, its components, the app, how to connect to a node and how to send messages. This was also the first instance where she has used a device to send messages to another device (my phone). The second she saw her message pop up on my phone, you could see her little mind explode with possibilities!

I had her stay in the house (with her mom) while I went outside to do some range tests and we messaged each other emojis back and forth as her little face watched me from upstairs bedroom window.

Now every morning during my morning bathroom ritual, I get these broken misspelled messages (which are totally understandable) asking me how my crap is going. This inquiry is then followed by ideas she has regarding other experiments she wants to do. Just this morning we were planning our next adventure where she was going to wait for a nice day and get her mom to bring her and her brother to the park so that she can see if we can still send messages to each other from there.

I'm so incredibly proud of her that I just had to share this with all of you. If I hadn't come across this community I wouldn't have discovered the Meshtastic project and I wouldn't have had this story to share! Thank you to all that have made this project possible.