BuffaLoRa Node “COLE” Deployed at BARRA Boston Repeater Site

We’re excited to announce a new addition to the BuffaLoRa community network: the deployment of a Meshtastic node — short name COLE — at the Buffalo Amateur Radio Repeater Association (BARRA) Boston Repeater Site. This marks a significant step forward in extending low-power, off-grid mesh communication to the Southtowns and beyond. BARRA is a cornerstoneContinue reading “BuffaLoRa Node “COLE” Deployed at BARRA Boston Repeater Site”

New to the SnyderMesh: Two BBS Bots Now Live on the Mesh Network

We’re excited to announce a major upgrade to the SnyderMesh: two brand-new BBS (Bulletin Board System) Bots are now active on the network! These bots bring powerful, asynchronous communication tools to our local Meshtastic mesh, allowing users to post messages, share bulletins, and connect with others—even offline. These bots are powered by two innovative open-sourceContinue reading “New to the SnyderMesh: Two BBS Bots Now Live on the Mesh Network”

Unlocking the Power of the Outdoors: How Meshtastic Supports Smart Environmental Monitoring

As our world becomes increasingly connected, the need to understand and protect the environment has never been more important. From wildfires and air pollution to soil conditions and water quality, environmental factors directly impact our health, our homes, and the future of our planet. But what if you could track those changes—right from a remoteContinue reading “Unlocking the Power of the Outdoors: How Meshtastic Supports Smart Environmental Monitoring”

Buffalo Amateur Radio Repeater Association Presentation

It was my pleasure to present a high level overview of Meshtastic at the Buffalo Amateur Radio Repeater Association’s (BARRA) Technical Meeting on Thursday June, 5th 2025. It was excellent to find some Meshtastic users already connected to SnyderMesh from as far away as West Seneca, NY and introduce Meshtastic to some new friends withinContinue reading “Buffalo Amateur Radio Repeater Association Presentation”