Build Your Own Meshtastic Node 26 Workshop

Build Your Own Meshtastic Node: Off-Grid, Encrypted LoRa Meshnets for Beginners! workshop

Abstract

Beginners can now create off-grid, encrypted mesh networks for cheap, with applications in emergency communication, sensor monitoring, and more! These mesh networks have been popping up in cities all over the world, and this workshop will go over everything a beginner needs to run or build their own nodes. If you ’ve ever wanted to legally create off-grid, encrypted mesh networks that can span over a hundred miles, you can get started with Meshtastic for around $50. This class will serve as a beginner user’s guide to Meshtastic, covering everything from hardware basics to advanced software configuration. The workshop will use custom Meshtastic nodes to see real-world results in Las Vegas and explore attacks against mesh networks. Attendees will learn to run their own Meshtastic nodes, select antenna options, and configure software!

Day / Time / Location

Day 1, Friday, 14-August-2026, 1:15pm - 3:15pm
ScriptKitty Village (Herald Square Suite, 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 (in Herald Square Suite, on the 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.]

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