projects:amateur_radio:meshtastic:malaysia:peak_routers
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| ^ Node ID ^ Short Name ^ Long Name ^ Role ^ Admin ^ MeshMap ^ HeyWhatsThat ^ Config ^ Hardware ^ Antenna ^ Solar ^ Battery ^ Notes ^ | ^ Node ID ^ Short Name ^ Long Name ^ Role ^ Admin ^ MeshMap ^ HeyWhatsThat ^ Config ^ Hardware ^ Antenna ^ Solar ^ Battery ^ Notes ^ | ||
| - | | !e012c758 | + | | !e012c758 |
| - | | !906bc8e4 | BGKL | Bukit Gasing KL/PJ MY_919 | ROUTER_LATE | 9V1BJ | [[https:// | + | | !906bc8e4 | BGKL | Bukit Gasing KL/PJ MY_919 | ROUTER_LATE | 9V1BJ | [[https:// |
| - | | !ebfb84ce | Besi | TM Besi | ROUTER | | [[https:// | + | | !ebfb84ce | Besi | TM Besi | ROUTER | | [[https:// |
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| + | ===== Deployment Preparation Checklists ===== | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==== Configuration ==== | ||
| + | |||
| + | Some things to double-check. | ||
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| + | - Setting 0 for some Meshtastic settings does not result in a default value | ||
| + | - '' | ||
| + | - Telemetry (device, environment, | ||
| + | - Be careful with Meshtastic CLI when trying to add authorized admin public keys (see [[https:// | ||
| + | - Double check configuration with '' | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==== Packing List ==== | ||
| + | |||
| + | - New Meshtastic Device | ||
| + | - Firmware, latest alpha build with [[https:// | ||
| + | - Hardware | ||
| + | - Ladder, A-frame, 6 or 7 step (1.5–1.7 m height) | ||
| + | - Hand Tools | ||
| + | - Screwdriver, | ||
| + | - Screwdriver, | ||
| + | - Screwdriver, | ||
| + | - Wire cutter | ||
| + | - Electrical Tools | ||
| + | - Laptop, with Meshtastic CLI and Meshtastic firmware and development environment | ||
| + | - RTL-SDR | ||
| + | - Powerbank, with USB-A and USB-C PD | ||
| + | - 1-2 Meshtastic devices | ||
| + | - Cables | ||
| + | - Coaxial RF cable, for node to antenna, RG58/LMR200 or similar | ||
| + | - Be extra careful of RP-SMA and SMA compatibility - SMA female and RP-SMA male connectors are physically compatible but will air-gap the signal conductor | ||
| + | - Coaxial RF cable, for RTL-SDR | ||
| + | - USB, Type-C to USB Type-A | ||
| + | - USB, Type-C to USB Type-C | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===== Deployment Procedure ===== | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==== Post-Deployment Checks ==== | ||
| + | |||
| + | - RSSI | ||
| + | - Measure RSSI from 2 other nearby Meshtastic devices | ||
| + | * Passing criteria: All 3 devices show similar RSSI | ||
| + | * Rectification: | ||
| + | - MQTT Uplink and MeshMap | ||
| + | - Ensure Fixed Position has been set on New Meshtastic Device | ||
| + | - Ensure MQTT Uplink is enabled on 1 other Meshtastic device | ||
| + | - Reset/ | ||
| + | * Passing criteria: Node appears on [[https:// | ||
| + | * Rectification: | ||
| + | - RTL-SDR Survey | ||
| + | - Center [[https:// | ||
| + | - Take a screenshot | ||
| + | * Passing criteria: LoRa transmissions at 922.875(( | ||
| + | default frequency slot for MY_919 LongFast | ||
| + | )) are visually distinct from background noise | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===== Long Term Health Monitoring ===== | ||
| + | |||
| + | - Check [[https:// | ||
| + | - Check ChUtil and AirtimeUtil statistics, if they are consistently above 25% the mesh may be unhealthy (overloaded) | ||
| + | - Check battery voltage statistics, ensure solar is sufficient to keep battery topped off | ||
| - | ===== Lessons Learned/ | ||
| - | * Cabling | ||
| - | * Beware of RP-SMA and SMA differences | ||
| - | * Seeed Studio hardware generally uses RP-SMA, while the Meshtastic/ | ||
| - | * SMA female and RP-SMA male connectors are physically compatible, so they will physically mate, but the inner conductors will be air-gapped | ||
| - | * Tools | ||
| - | * Large Phillips screwdriver to open/close enclosure(s) | ||
| - | * Large slotted screwdriver to tighten hose clamps (because Phillips screwdrivers will cam out before the hose clamp is fully tightened) | ||
| - | * Large wire cutters to trim excess length from hose clamps | ||
| - | * Laptop to compile/ | ||
| - | * RTL-SDR to survey 33cm band utilization | ||
| - | * USB-C cables (USB-C to USB-C, USB-C to USB-A) | ||
| - | * 6 or 7 step ladder | ||
| - | * 2 other Meshtastic devices to radio check & Remote Admin with | ||
| - | * Configuration | ||
| - | * Setting 0 for some Meshtastic settings does not result in a default value (e.g. setting '' | ||
| - | * Be careful with Meshtastic CLI when trying to add authorized admin public keys (see Meshtastic issue | ||
| - | * Testing | ||
| - | * Ensure newly installed device + 2 other Meshtastic devices have similar RSSI (if the new node has significantly lower RSSI, there is likely a cabling or antenna issue) | ||
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