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Author Archives: SnyderMesh
Success! Performing an OTA Bluetooth Firmware Update on a Meshtastic Node
Elevate your Meshtastic setup with hassle-free OTA firmware updates—secure, efficient, and user-friendly.
Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices for Building a Stronger Western New York Mesh
Building a strong Meshtastic network doesn’t require expensive gear—just smart choices. Here are the simple tips BuffaLoRa users across WNY are using to boost coverage, improve battery life, and help the mesh grow faster than ever.
New Location: BuffaLoRa Meetup tomorrow – Join us!
BuffaLoRa Meetup tomorrow – Join us!
📅 Sun, Dec 7 @ 1:00pm – 3:00pm
📍Starbucks – 3611 Delaware Ave, Tonawanda, NY 14217
Niagara Radio Club Presentation
Uncovered the latest in wireless technology at Niagara Radio Club’s December event. Expand your network with Meshtastic and beyond!
BuffaLoRa Meetup next week – Join us!
Join us on December 7th at 1:00pm for an exciting Meshtastic event! Location to be proposed, RSVP at hello@snydermesh.com. Engage with us on Discord for all the details.
BuffaLoRa Node “🛷” Deployed at Chestnut Ridge Park
The Erie County Parks Department has granted a temporary permit to BuffaLoRa to install a Meshtastic communication node at Chestnut Ridge Park’s sledding hill. This installation uses a Seeed SenseCAP Solar Node P1-Pro, a compact, solar-powered, and environmentally friendly device that enables off-grid, long-range communication using LoRa (Long Range) technology. The equipment operates silently, safely,Continue reading “BuffaLoRa Node “🛷” Deployed at Chestnut Ridge Park”
Radio Association of Western New York Presentation
It was very exciting to present a high level overview of Meshtastic at The Radio Association of Western New York’s (RAWNY) October Meeting on Tuesday, October 14th 2025. It was excellent to connect with many old and new friends in the Meshtastic and Amateur Radio community. Please find the presentation materials at: Meshtastic High LevelContinue reading “Radio Association of Western New York Presentation”
BuffaLoRa Meetup next week – Join us!
📅 Mon, Oct 6 @ 7:30 – 9:30pm📍Tea Leaf Cafe – Amherst✉️ RSVP to hello@snydermesh.com Community feedback on date/time/location welcome. Join us on Discord to discuss:
SnyderMesh Evolves into BuffaLoRa
We’re excited to share some big news: SnyderMesh has officially expanded and will now be known as BuffaLoRa! This new name better reflects our growing footprint across Western New York, and our mission to connect communities with resilient, decentralized communication through Meshtastic and LoRa technology. Why the Change? When we started SnyderMesh, our focus wasContinue reading “SnyderMesh Evolves into BuffaLoRa”
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