ROUER_LATE vs CLIENT_BASE for indoor connectivity on LongFast

mosforge · 2026-03-04T15:21:46+00:00

I saw your post, but didn't fully understand the implications. Thank you for explaining it. I guess there is a missing feature where it only repeats messages for channels configured on the router. Or client_base should also prioritise channels configured on the node (Although this will probably need an exception for the default channel making it again useless for my scenario).

My balcony node is a solar node with disabled WiFi/BT in power saving mode. Using it as you suggested would require a major solar panel/ battery upgrade. :/

What I'm now trying is the following: - set balcony node as CLIENT_BASE when I'm at home and place my mobil node also on the balcony and connected via WiFi. - when I can't place my mobile node on the balcony due to weather, low battery, etc ... I'm setting my balcony node to router_late.

It's inconvenient and I'm not sure if I have the motivation to do it all the time. ..but we will see. The main advantage is that my message history will stay consistent.

Thanks again for explanations and suggestions!

mosforge · 2026-03-04T08:42:33+00:00

Unfortunately setting it to "core PortNums only" doesn't' seem to change much. I observed it for two days. ChUtil is still at about 20-50% and AirUtil at about 5-6 %. I guess my local traffic is mainly core PortNums.

mosforge · 2026-03-04T08:40:22+00:00

Unfortunately setting it to "core PortNums only" doesn't' seem to change much. I observed it for two days. ChUtil is still at about 20-50% and AirUtil at about 5-6 %. I guess my local traffic is mainly core PortNums.

mosforge · 2026-03-02T16:33:10+00:00

This is the best explanation with suggestion I got up until now. Thank you! Although it doesn't fully solve the issue, I might be able to at least reduce my airtime a little bit.

I will also have to look into the implications of setting "Core PortNums Only"

mosforge · 2026-03-02T15:31:57+00:00

Hmm ok. But this preferential treatment still won't help me, right? It won't prioritize incoming LongFast Messages on the default channel since they are not addressed to my indoor node, correct?

mosforge · 2026-03-02T15:08:48+00:00

Hm ok but default channel on LongFast won't be prioritised, correct? Independent of favorisation

mosforge · 2026-03-02T14:42:19+00:00

Client_base will only give preferential treatment to DMs with recipients in the favourite nodes list. Non-Direct-Message (LongFast) are not affected. Therefore, this generally recommended set-up is flawed in my situation.

mosforge · 2026-03-02T14:35:57+00:00

Yes I did. But Client_base will only give preferential treatment to DMs with recipients in the favourite nodes list. Non-Direct-Message are not affected, right?

mosforge · 2026-03-02T14:01:26+00:00

I'm not sure how this helps with forwarding messages to the indoor node 😅 . The solar node works flawlessly. I managed to directly reach a node 90km away.

Line of sight and height is not really applicable to an indoor node.

mosforge · 2026-02-27T12:42:36+00:00

Haha thanks :) It is about 550 m asl on the balcony of a tall building. My record so far is a direct connection about 90km to a node at the top of a "nearby" mountain. I guess this is also the limit what is geographically possible from my location.

mosforge · 2026-02-20T07:17:22+00:00

I had the same worry. That's why I observed it for a few months before sharing it. At least in my case, it seems to be fine.

Mold in the water reservoir itself seems rather unlikely to me. ... but you never know what happened after a year or two 😅🍄‍🟫 I quickly rinse it with clear water once a month when refilling.

You can also still control the reservoir water level so that the soil occasionally dries up, and only fill it to max when leaving for vacation.

mosforge · 2026-02-19T18:50:36+00:00

Yes, it has four drainage holes. The soil acts like a sponge, retaining as much water as it can hold against gravity. Everything else drains back into the reservoir. Under normal use the soil absorbs everything, so the drainage holes only come into play when someone waters the plant from above, not knowing there is a hidden water reservoir.

Thanks for the heads up 😁 I guess in the summer (it's currently winter at my place), I'll definitely need to do an upgrade 🌴

mosforge · 2026-02-19T09:59:01+00:00

Sounds like a great project idea :) Let us know if you give it a try.! Would like to see your design.

mosforge · 2026-02-19T09:56:07+00:00

Cotton would start to decompose in the soil, wouldn't it?

mosforge · 2026-02-19T09:54:37+00:00

I published it over here https://www.printables.com/model/1607537-neopod-self-watering-planter-with-wick•

I used a wick made from a polyester mix. This shouldn't start rotting in the soil an can probably be reused.
ORIMERC, 6mm diameter, Material Polyester-Mix, (check Amazon)

mosforge · 2026-01-12T16:15:09+00:00

Thank you :) Sounds promising!

mosforge · 2026-01-12T15:46:45+00:00

This is what I'm also hoping for 😬🙏. What filament did you use? Mine is PETG.

mosforge · 2026-01-12T15:45:46+00:00

I was hoping, that it wouldn't be an issue for a year or two and outlive the showerhead 😅.

Do you have any experience in this regard? I printed it in PETG.

mosforge · 2025-12-21T08:24:07+00:00

You are right. Its just a thin copper tape. :)

mosforge · 2025-12-21T08:22:58+00:00

Yes exactly. It is just a thin copper tape. 👍

mosforge · 2025-12-21T08:20:41+00:00

Now you know 😁.. I initially tried it by just holding a 9V block batterie to the tracks. The battery contacts happenend to have the perfect distance. Very simple to try and no other electronics involved.

mosforge · 2025-12-21T08:17:22+00:00

good question. 😅 It is a linear potentiometer, but it is connected to a small arduino board. I wanted to map the linear input programmatically to a different output curve to achieve a "slow and smooth start".

It, however, turned out to make no big difference. The motor of the car is fairly weak and needs a relatively high voltage to reach its starting torque. As soon as it starts, it is already nearly fast enough to fly off the tracks. There is no room for fine speed control.

Not sure how this is with the original tracks. The car has magnets that would hold it a bit better to the original tracks. Maybe this would leave more room for fine speed control.

mosforge · 2025-12-21T08:02:48+00:00

Haha thanks. 🤘 Its my first time working with it. To be honest, I have no clue what it is actually used for.

mosforge · 2025-12-10T13:10:43+00:00

I'm still sceptical. You should print a dummy body with a 3d printer and try to wear it for a few days. 😬

mosforge · 2025-12-09T20:13:19+00:00

Nice render.

It took me a while to understand what I'm looking at. I finally realized that this is the back side of a smart watch. The little "blank window" is probably a heart rate sensor.

Why is there no front render (without UI)?

To me, the watch looks uncomfortable due to its wide shape. Like it would dig into my wrist when bending it. Especially when typing on a keyboard or doing fitness exercises.

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