From 04682c9ffec3268e2ca130c2187ab5729a97aab2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Foster Irwin Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2022 14:27:56 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] initial setup --- docs/getting-started/getting_started.md | 13 +++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/getting-started/getting_started.md b/docs/getting-started/getting_started.md index 3f9f325b..43342f83 100644 --- a/docs/getting-started/getting_started.md +++ b/docs/getting-started/getting_started.md @@ -20,7 +20,11 @@ Meshtastic uses LoRa for the long range communications and depending on settings Learn More -## Purchase a Radio +## Hardware + +### Purchasing + +#### Purchase radio The easiest way is to [buy a device with the software already installed](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001178678568.html). Other devices are [available](/docs/hardware/supported/tbeam). In the Americas get the 915MHz version, in Europe the 868MHz, or Asia 923MHz. See this listing by [The Things Network](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/docs/lorawan/frequencies-by-country.html) for frequencies by specific countries. @@ -30,8 +34,13 @@ The easiest way is to [buy a device with the software already installed](https:/ Purchase Hardware +#### Purchase battery -## Setup the Radio +#### Purchase other accessories + +### Initial Setup + +#### Setup the Radio When it arrives, install your antenna and make sure you install the battery correctly. Reversing the battery can damage your device. Make sure the antenna is on when you power up the board.