HARDWARE / BUYING GUIDES

Choose your next node.

A first node, a pocket companion, or a fixed outdoor node: start with the job and build a complete setup around it.

CHOOSE BY THE JOB

Find the right starting point

Start with how you will use the node. Then compare the whole build: device, antenna, power, and enclosure.

Start with one supported node, a sensible power source, and a nearby person to test with.

Compare portable nodes, modular boards, and keyboard devices by how you will actually use them.

Choose the node, power system, enclosure, antenna, and mounting as one installation.

Match the band and connector, keep the installation practical, and test the result.

Choose supporting parts that match the node, enclosure, and charging system.

Six checks before ordering your first Meshtastic build.

A printable reference for choosing, assembling, and checking a Meshtastic build.

Use a $50, $100, or $250 budget as a planning exercise for a complete Meshtastic setup.

Confirm the exact board revision and regional model, match the connectors, and include the supporting parts in your total.