Mesh Nets for Hackers How to use Meshtastic Meshcore Reticulum 26 Workshop

Mesh Nets for Hackers: How (& When) to use Meshtastic, Meshcore, & Reticulum! workshop

Abstract

Meshtastic is a long range, encrypted, off-grid mesh protocol that features many powerful modules, configurations, and settings. For beginners just getting started, it can be confusing to dive into these features! In this workshop, you’ ll explore the exciting modules that make Meshtastic more fun and useful. It will cover how to customize the encryption, add hardware like GPS and sensors, and change the default transmission settings to adapt to specific environments. Attendees will learn to customize their Meshtastic nodes for any situation using the built-in modules and settings. You ’ll also explore attacks against Meshtastic, and how to get involved in your local area!

Day / Time / Location

This workshop will be given twice:

Day 1, Friday, 14-August-2026, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
ScriptKitty Village (Herald Square, third floor)

Day 3, Sunday, 16-August-2026, 11:00am - 1:00pm
ScriptKitty Village (Herald Square, third floor)

Full Description

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Registration -- NOT required

NOTE: You do NOT need to register to take this workshop
-- please show up early to ensure a seat at the ScriptKitty Village (Herald Square, third floor).

Presenter(s)

Kody Kinzie

Materials

Any materials needed to participate in this workshop will be available at-cost.
Observers are welcome at no cost.
To do the hands-on portion for this workshop:
Materials Cost: $120

Required Software / What to bring

[example: Bring laptop, if you can, with Arduino software installed.]

Links

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