Building a Meshtastic Spec 5 Trekker / Lilygo T-BEAM Node.
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About this video
Today we build a @SpecFiveGear @SpecFive Trekker. I walk you through most of the steps to get your Meshtastic Node up. Building, updating firmware and basic configuration of the Unit.
Just a WARNING to some: Fast movements with my hands and speaking. You may play the video at 1/2 speed if you need. Otherwise, sorry it didn't work. I'll still invite you to my Birthday Party.
Learn the process of building your own TREKKER or @LILYGO T Supreme. I ENCOURAGE you to consider watching the full series or do more research before buying your first Meshtastic node. This is to ensure you choose the right node for your needs. For example, the T Supreme has USB C, which is more desirable to some.
Things Needed for this build (Where possible, links are Affiliate links, which means I may make a small commission based on a sale.):
👉 👉 👉 👉 Case - etsy.com/listing/1695700925/spec5-tactical…
👉 👉 👉 👉 Cases at Printables - printables.com/model/127253-t-beam-v1x-cas…
👉 👉 👉 👉18650 Battery - amzn.to/4htRkfT
👉 👉 👉 👉👉 👉 👉 👉 Lilygo T Supreme - amzn.to/3FhO0Hv
👉 👉 👉 👉👉 👉 👉 👉 Depending on your Case - 3dBi Antennas - amzn.to/3FjGvjo
Note: When using these antennas on a 90 degree turn, the SWR sometimes fluctuates up to 2. I am still testing these and will have more information in a further episode.
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👉 👉 👉 👉👉 Buy the Spec 5 Trekker, fully ready to go - specfive.com/products/spec5-trekker-utility
_______________________LINKS____________________________________
****NOTE****** while using the device with your Windows OR Mac OS, you may need a Silicon Labs driver - silabs.com/developer-tools/usb-to-uart-bri…
AMAZING Meshtastic Board Comparison - harukitoreda.github.io/Meshtastic-Experime…
Choosing the right roles - meshtastic.org/blog/choosing-the-right-dev…
