Meshtastic uses open source hardware, right? Does that mean it’s possible to build radio receivers by ordering the parts and assembling them yourself, Ikea style? If yes, then how can I go about doing this? I am in Canada if that is relevant

  • a_gee_dizzle@lemmy.caOP
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    18 days ago

    may just have through-holes that require soldering

    What does this mean in nontechnical speak?

    you might mean “build a LoRa board from components” but a person who could do that probably wouldn’t be asking the question <- not trying to be a jerk, can’t think of another way to put it pre-coffee.

    No worries, that seems a bit above my pay grade for now. Im just getting into this stuff

    • fratermus@piefed.socialEnglish
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      17 days ago

      What does this mean in nontechnical speak?

      Sorry, that section was unclear and I have edited it to clarify. A normal LoRa board one would buy for mesh purposes usually has easy connection points for common connection types: usb, battery, antenna, etc. Some may not. In the case that you want to add or change a connector soldering would be the way that’s done.