Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to build two Meshtastic nodes quickly and cheaply using Heltec V3 boards! Whether you're looking to set up a DIY Meshtastic network or need an affordable solution for your last-minute project, this step-by-step guide will walk you through everything you need to know. Why use Heltec V3 for Meshtastic? Heltec V3 boards are a great choice for building low-cost, high-performance Meshtastic nodes. They provide reliable long-range communication and are perfect for budget-friendly DIY mesh networks.
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Trekker Delta - amzn.to/3ZSy6e6
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🔹Did you just get a raspberry pi and want to hook it up to your radio? Start here youtu.be/E1SEgPFQk4M
Want your raspberry pi to play nice with your ham radio? Are you into digital modes like FT8, JS8Call, FLDIGI, Winlink, APRS, Digipeaters and others? Each week I put out new content showing you exactly what steps to take to get the latest ham radio software on your raspberry pi. Whether you just want to ragchew or are seriously into emergency preparedness, emcomm, or ARES and want to learn all you can about using the raspberry pi to drive your ham radio, this channel has something for you. Be sure to click the subscribe button and ring the bell before heading off. That way you will get notified of all future videos.
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In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to build two Meshtastic nodes quickly and cheaply using Heltec V3 boards! Whether you're looking to set up a DIY Meshtastic network or need an affordable solution for your last-minute project, this step-by-step guide will walk you through everything you need to know. Why use Heltec V3 for Meshtastic? Heltec V3 boards are a great choice for building low-cost, high-performance Meshtastic nodes. They provide reliable long-range communication and are perfect for budget-friendly DIY mesh networks.
🔹My Favorite Gear - amazon.com/shop/km4ack
🔹Links mentioned in the video
Case - amzn.to/3Ij1sMB
Battery - amzn.to/4kh9NxT
Heltec V3 - amzn.to/4ltvpIk
Project Box - amzn.to/4kbhXYw
Short Antenna - amzn.to/3TA7kUt
Long Antenna - amzn.to/4lsmHKh
Heltec GPS - amzn.to/3ZPIHGL
Trekker Delta - amzn.to/3ZSy6e6
Stepper Drill Bit - amzn.to/46qE5e9
🔹Raspberry Pi Build Guide - tiny.cc/pi4guide
🔹Frequently Asked Questions - tiny.cc/km4ack-faq
🔹Weekly Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/40da1fe472e3/km4acknewsletter
🔹Follow Me
Twitter @km4ack
🔹FREE Get Started Guide - tiny.cc/getstartedguide
🔹Cool Ham Gear - km4ack.com
🔹Support the channel through Patreon - patreon.com/km4ack
🔹Did you just get a raspberry pi and want to hook it up to your radio? Start here youtu.be/E1SEgPFQk4M
Want your raspberry pi to play nice with your ham radio? Are you into digital modes like FT8, JS8Call, FLDIGI, Winlink, APRS, Digipeaters and others? Each week I put out new content showing you exactly what steps to take to get the latest ham radio software on your raspberry pi. Whether you just want to ragchew or are seriously into emergency preparedness, emcomm, or ARES and want to learn all you can about using the raspberry pi to drive your ham radio, this channel has something for you. Be sure to click the subscribe button and ring the bell before heading off. That way you will get notified of all future videos.
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