MeshCore Resources
Here are the main links we reference most often across Greater Boston Mesh for MeshCore.
Official MeshCore Resources
The official MeshCore site and documentation are the best places to start for core guides and project updates.
- MeshCore: https://meshcore.io/
- GitHub Docs: https://docs.meshcore.io/
- Repeater & Room Server CLI Reference: https://github.com/meshcore-dev/MeshCore/wiki/Repeater-&-Room-Server-CLI-Reference
Start there for installation steps, configuration details, and CLI usage before exploring community tools or custom builds.
Firmware
This is where you’ll find the officialMeshCore firmware and the easiest way to flash it onto supported hardware. It’s typically the fastest path from “new board” to “on the air.”
- MeshCore Flasher: https://meshcore.io/flasher
Easy SkyMesh Custom Firmware
In Boston, many of us are running IoTThinks’ custom MeshCore firmware (Easy SkyMesh), which helps improve power savings on repeaters.
- IoTThinks Repo: https://github.com/IoTThinks/EasySkyMesh
WiFi Companion Firmware
This firmware is used to make your node connect to WiFi.
When flashing, you enter the WiFi SSID and password directly on the flasher page. The credentials are embedded during the flash process so the device can join your network on first boot.
- Flasher Page: https://weyes.de/mcwcp
Boston Hosted Services
These are services operated by Greater Boston Mesh for the local MeshCore community.
Live Map
Our live map is the quickest way to see active nodes, recent activity, and overall mesh health in near real time. Created by a local resident Yellowcooln.
- Live Map: https://live.bostonme.sh/
Boston Analyzer
Our packet analyzer gives a live local view into Boston Mesh traffic and recent packets.
- Boston Analyzer: https://analyzer.bostonme.sh/#/packets?timeWindow=30
MeshCore Health Check
This service generates test codes, watches observer receipts, and helps verify whether your node is getting out into the wider network.
- Health Check: https://healthcheck.bostonme.sh/
MQTT Dashboard
Live MQTT dashboard for node presence, traffic stats, and broker telemetry.
- MQTT Dashboard: https://mcmqttdashboard.bostonme.sh/
LetsMesh Analyzer
A real-time packet and reliability analysis tool for the MeshCore network. It helps repeater owners monitor health, spot abuse/bugs, and improve overall reliability using data collected from MQTT-connected observer nodes.
- LetsMesh Analyzer: https://analyzer.letsmesh.net/packets?region=BOS
Wardriving
Wardriving coverage mapping is now done with MeshMapper.
For setup details and links, see:
- Wardriving How-To: https://bostonme.sh/docs/MeshCore/meshcore-wardrive
- MeshMapper Map: https://bos.meshmapper.net/
- MeshMapper Wiki: https://wiki.meshmapper.net/
More resources
For a more intensive, community-curated list of MeshCore tools, docs, and projects, check out: