Go Further
Antennas, tools, and helpful resources
Categories:
Configuration guides
- Meshtastic Official Documentation - Comprehensive official docs
- CommsChannel on YouTube - Video walkthroughs of radio setup and configuration
Upgrade your antenna
Once you’re up and running, consider upgrading your antenna for better range and performance. Check what other community members are using and discover options in the Meshtastic Antenna Reports repository.
Helpful tools
Official tools
- Meshtastic Flasher - Web-based firmware flasher
- Meshtastic GitHub - Source code and development
- Meshtastic Site Survey - Plan your mesh coverage
- Nightly Builds - Advanced users only
Maps and monitoring
- MeshMap - Meshtastic MQTT node map with root topic information
- Liamcottle’s Meshtastic Map - Alternative mesh visualization
- MeshSense Map - Additional mesh visualization
- RF Line of Sight Tool - Plan RF coverage
Mobile apps
- iOS/macOS: MeshScope, Mesh World
- Android: Meshtastic Android Client, Obtanium (advanced users)
- OTA updates: nRF Connect for iOS, nRF Connect for Android
Other tools
- MQTT Explorer - Monitor MQTT traffic without a node
- MeshSense App - Advanced Meshtastic client
- Site Survey Tool - Plan your mesh coverage and antenna placement
For more tools and resources, see the Resources page.
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