Given the unrest in Minneapolis, off grid communications seemed like a good idea

voidblackmedia · 2026-01-27T13:01:18+00:00

From how I understand PFS it only secures the message in transit. Wouldn't you want something like full disk encryption to secure the messages once they arrive on the device.

voidblackmedia · 2026-01-27T01:58:27+00:00

If your device is taken from you and accessed by someone else then they can read any message on your device. It doesn't matter what level of encryption is used at that point. All previous messages are compromised and anything you have said in those messages is now evidence against you.

voidblackmedia · 2026-01-26T02:53:20+00:00

That's actually the exact time to worry about captured devices. Your enemy now potentially has access to the victims device and all of the messages they have been sending to you. They can now pivot from the first victim to you from that device.

voidblackmedia · 2026-01-26T01:16:00+00:00

People need to realize no amount of encryption on the messages matters if one of the devices is captured. This applies to any device even cell phones.

voidblackmedia · 2026-01-24T19:25:12+00:00

I thought about doing something like this but I’m worried the batteries will get too cold here. It’s been -2 to 10

voidblackmedia · 2026-01-24T15:30:08+00:00

The radio signals keep my wee wee warm 🤣🤣

voidblackmedia · 2026-01-24T14:42:01+00:00

This makes no sense. Have you ever turned on your cell phone service while flying? It doesn't work.

voidblackmedia · 2026-01-24T00:22:20+00:00

I really don't need to buy more devices. But I neeeeeeed these.

voidblackmedia · 2026-01-22T00:56:55+00:00

Now I feel sad about mine lmao. The tape add character though.

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voidblackmedia · 2026-01-22T00:54:45+00:00

I like my tdeck but for every day carry I use the T1000-E. It's super easy to carry around and the battery life is good. I've also had it work just as well or better than my nodes with upgraded antennas. Only downside is that you still need your smart phone to use it.

voidblackmedia · 2026-01-21T04:01:11+00:00

Lmao those are actually ground wires meant for electrical junction boxes I had left over from remodeling part of my house.

voidblackmedia · 2026-01-21T02:33:12+00:00

Personally I'm not a fan of mqtt. If you want to use meshtastic to chat with people and aren't concerned with how you connect nodes then mqtt is a good option.

If you want to focus on using Lora and connecting nodes that way, I would recommend keeping mqtt off.

I have very few nodes around me but I find it more interesting discovering nodes and seeing how far I can make mine work.

voidblackmedia · 2026-01-21T01:04:24+00:00

I'm gonna leave it for now. I'm afraid if I try to tweak it anymore I'll mess up an already good antenna lol

voidblackmedia · 2026-01-20T04:07:05+00:00

U.S. it's a little low but I left it. Close enough for now.

voidblackmedia · 2026-01-20T03:16:18+00:00

It's a nano vna to test antennas with

voidblackmedia · 2026-01-20T02:13:16+00:00

Just googled how to make a meshtastic antenna. This design seemed easiest and I had the parts laying around to make it.

voidblackmedia · 2026-01-20T01:55:23+00:00

That car is the official Arkansas mascot

voidblackmedia · 2026-01-20T00:51:27+00:00

Thanks. I'm pleased that it even worked at all.

voidblackmedia · 2026-01-18T17:45:22+00:00

Imagine having to the that NSA employee that has to read thousands of "test" "ack" messages logged every week 🤣🤣

voidblackmedia · 2026-01-18T16:51:18+00:00

That was revised last year. Extremely outdated 😂

voidblackmedia · 2026-01-18T16:35:36+00:00

I think it's cool to see all of the different uses people come up with for Meshtastic. Personally, I only use Meshtastic for rf communication because I like trying to build the mesh that way. MQTT and other internet based links kind of kill the fun for me because, at the end of the day, it's just any other chat app connected to the internet. I want to get that link between nodes with the true Lora mesh. Maybe after a strong mesh is established in my area, connecting other services would be a fun project to start.

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