[{"content":"\rWhy Join the Mesh?\r#\rEvery node added makes the network reach a little farther. Join a mix of ham radio operators, tinkerers, and locals building open-source, resilient communication grids.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/docs/why-mesh/","section":"Docs","summary":"Why Join the Mesh?\r#\rEvery node added makes the network reach a little farther. Join a mix of ham radio operators, tinkerers, and locals building open-source, resilient communication grids.\n","title":"Why Join the NOCONY Mesh?","type":"docs"},{"content":"\rExplore our community hardware and node assembly walkthroughs.\r#\rFlashing Meshcore to your device\r#\r1. Prepare Your Equipment\r#\rsupported LoRa hardware node (companion, repeater, or room server). high-quality USB data cable (charge-only cables will not work). computer running Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge (required for USB WebSerial access). smartphone (Android or iOS) for daily messaging. 2. Flash the Firmware\r#\rConnect your LoRa device to your computer via the USB data cable. Open meshcore.io in Chrome or Edge. Select your exact board/device model from the list. Choose your intended firmware role (such as Companion Bluetooth for a phone-linked node, or Repeater). Check the box to Erase Device if it is your first time flashing. Click Flash and grant the browser permission to connect to the serial/DFU port. Wait for the installation to finish. 3. Connect and Configure via the App\r#\rUnplug your node from the computer and power it on. Download the MeshCore app from the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, or via meshcore.io for desktop/web. Turn on your phone\u0026rsquo;s Bluetooth, open the app, and select your node from the discovered device list. Enter the pairing PIN shown on your node\u0026rsquo;s screen (or use default 123456 if the screenless device requires it). Select your local regional frequency preset (e.g., USA/Canada or USA depending on firmware version) within the app settings to match local regulations. Special Notes and Settings\r#\rCompanion Nodes\r#\r1. Change Default Path Hash Size\r#\rGo to Settings - Network Settings Change to 2-byte (max 32 hops) Repeater Nodes\r#\r1. Change Default Path Hash Size\r#\rGo to Settings - Network Settings Change to 2-byte (max 32 hops) 2. Set Advert Intervals (These will change as the network builds)\r#\rGo to Settings - Advert Intervals Set Auto Advert (Zero Hop) to 60 minutes Set Auto Advert (Flood) to 4 hours Channels (Add the following public channels to your companion node as desired.)\r#\rIt is recommended to at least add #test and use that channel for all equipment tests, pings, etc.\r#\rTesting - #test Ham Radio - #hamradio New York State - #us-ny Observer Nodes (configuration guide coming soon)\r#\rObserver nodes relay all packets they hear to MQTT servers on the internet. This information is used for mapping and network analyses. If possible, an observer node for each community is desired.\r#\r","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/docs/guides/","section":"Docs","summary":"Explore our community hardware and node assembly walkthroughs.\r#\rFlashing Meshcore to your device\r#\r1. Prepare Your Equipment\r#\rsupported LoRa hardware node (companion, repeater, or room server). high-quality USB data cable (charge-only cables will not work). computer running Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge (required for USB WebSerial access). smartphone (Android or iOS) for daily messaging. 2. Flash the Firmware\r#\rConnect your LoRa device to your computer via the USB data cable. Open meshcore.io in Chrome or Edge. Select your exact board/device model from the list. Choose your intended firmware role (such as Companion Bluetooth for a phone-linked node, or Repeater). Check the box to Erase Device if it is your first time flashing. Click Flash and grant the browser permission to connect to the serial/DFU port. Wait for the installation to finish. 3. Connect and Configure via the App\r#\rUnplug your node from the computer and power it on. Download the MeshCore app from the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, or via meshcore.io for desktop/web. Turn on your phone’s Bluetooth, open the app, and select your node from the discovered device list. Enter the pairing PIN shown on your node’s screen (or use default 123456 if the screenless device requires it). Select your local regional frequency preset (e.g., USA/Canada or USA depending on firmware version) within the app settings to match local regulations. Special Notes and Settings\r#\rCompanion Nodes\r#\r1. Change Default Path Hash Size\r#\rGo to Settings - Network Settings Change to 2-byte (max 32 hops) Repeater Nodes\r#\r1. Change Default Path Hash Size\r#\rGo to Settings - Network Settings Change to 2-byte (max 32 hops) 2. Set Advert Intervals (These will change as the network builds)\r#\rGo to Settings - Advert Intervals Set Auto Advert (Zero Hop) to 60 minutes Set Auto Advert (Flood) to 4 hours Channels (Add the following public channels to your companion node as desired.)\r#\rIt is recommended to at least add #test and use that channel for all equipment tests, pings, etc.\r#\rTesting - #test Ham Radio - #hamradio New York State - #us-ny Observer Nodes (configuration guide coming soon)\r#\rObserver nodes relay all packets they hear to MQTT servers on the internet. This information is used for mapping and network analyses. If possible, an observer node for each community is desired.\r#\r","title":"Guides \u0026 Docs","type":"docs"},{"content":"\rNOCONY Mesh Network Map\r#\rWe utilize the live decentralized observer grid to map our local community node connections, tracking range performance and routing paths dynamically.\nExplore the Analyzer Map\r#\rClick the button below to open CoreScope, which includes a real-time geographic analyzer map for the Nocony Mesh cluster:\ncorescope.noconymesh.com\r#\rRegional Analyzer Map\r#\rRegional maps are available at letsmesh.net. NOCONY Mesh configured observers also send information here on the MQTT2 preset.\nanalyzer.letsmesh.net\nNote: The live database tracking environment will open safely in a new browser panel.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/docs/map/","section":"Docs","summary":"NOCONY Mesh Network Map\r#\rWe utilize the live decentralized observer grid to map our local community node connections, tracking range performance and routing paths dynamically.\nExplore the Analyzer Map\r#\rClick the button below to open CoreScope, which includes a real-time geographic analyzer map for the Nocony Mesh cluster:\n","title":"Live Mesh Map","type":"docs"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/categories/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Categories","type":"categories"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/docs/","section":"Docs","summary":"","title":"Docs","type":"docs"},{"content":"\r💬 Join NOCONY Mesh on Discord\rBuilding a Reliable Communication Network Across St. Lawrence County\r#\rAcessible to everyone using low cost, portable devices with no cellular or internet in the middle. Most Meshcore repeaters are solar powered with batteries sized to ensure reliable operation year round.\nWhat is NOCONY Mesh?\r#\rNOCONY Mesh is a team of local volunteers striving to expand Meshcore into our local area.\nMeshcore mesh networks let you send text messages and telemetry over low power radio waves. A small, affordable LoRa device pairs to your phone over Bluetooth and transmits your messages across the mesh. Repeaters placed on rooftops and hilltops relay those messages further, extending our network\u0026rsquo;s reach.\nOff-Grid Communication: Stay connected during power outages, emergencies, or backcountry trave and recreation.\nCommunity Powered: Every node added strengthens the mesh and extends the reach and operability of the network.\nOpen Source: Built on open protocols and affordable hardware with no subscription or fees.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/","section":"NOCONY Mesh Community","summary":"\r💬 Join NOCONY Mesh on Discord\rBuilding a Reliable Communication Network Across St. Lawrence County\r#\rAcessible to everyone using low cost, portable devices with no cellular or internet in the middle. Most Meshcore repeaters are solar powered with batteries sized to ensure reliable operation year round.\n","title":"NOCONY Mesh Community","type":"page"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/tags/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"Tags","type":"tags"}]