Intro to LoRa Mesh Part 1: What are Meshtastic and MeshCore? | DigiKeyDigiKey · Oct 15, 2026 · Watch on YouTube
MeshCore videos
Walkthroughs and builds worth watching, from the creators who make them. Click to play here, or open on YouTube to support the channel.
We confirmed each video exists and is public; we can't vouch for everything said in it. Andy Kirby runs meshcore.co.uk and MeshOS, which are separate from the meshcore.io core team; see the note on the MeshCore name.
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MeshCore vs Meshtastic
First setup
Repeaters
Solar and outdoor builds
Specific devices
Regions and settings
Maps, observers and advanced
Channels that cover MeshCore
YouTubeandy kirbyLong-running MeshCore coverage (getting started, switching from Meshtastic, T-Deck/MeshOS, devices). Runs meshcore.co.uk and the MeshOS project (also the 'MeshOS' YouTube channel), which is separate from the meshcore.io core team after the 2026 split. Also posts non-MeshCore tech (drones, e-bikes, batteries).youtube.com/@andykirbyYouTubeThe Comms ChannelFrequent MeshCore tutorials: 9-part QuickStart playlist, repeater flashing/config, nRF52 OTA updates, client repeat mode, release overviews (e.g. 1.16.0).youtube.com/@The_Comms_ChannelYouTubeLDSPrepperVery frequent MeshCore how-tos (companion flashing, backups, regions, contacts, private channels, room server/observer); 14 of last 15 uploads are MeshCore. Faith/preparedness framing aimed at church groups.youtube.com/@LDSPrepperYouTubeHam Radio DXMultiple MeshCore videos: app walkthrough, solar repeater build, range tips.youtube.com/@HamRadioDXYouTubeIterationXRegular MeshCore/Meshtastic hardware reviews and builds, RF range/link-budget explainers, MeshPeaks site-planning tool.youtube.com/@IterationXYouTubeMesh AmericaU.S. channel posting frequent MeshCore repeater builds, weatherization and update tips (many are Shorts).youtube.com/@MeshAmericaYouTubezerofox3DSolar repeater and node enclosure builds/assembly guides for MeshCore & Meshtastic (creator's own 3D-printed designs).youtube.com/@zerofox3dYouTubeHam Radio 2.0Large U.S. ham channel (Texas) with regular MeshCore content: app deep dive, DIY solar repeater stream, North Texas wardriving, comparison videos, coverage of the 2026 project split.youtube.com/@HamRadio2YouTubeHam Radio Crash CourseOne of the biggest ham-radio channels; MeshCore intro build plus a stealth repeater build. Good for first-timers coming from ham radio.youtube.com/@HamRadioCrashCourseYouTubeLon.TVMainstream consumer-tech reviewer (U.S.); MeshCore vs Meshtastic explainer and ready-made device roundups aimed at non-hobbyists.youtube.com/@LonSeidmanYouTubeStuckInStateSpaceOctober 2026 'MeshCore Deep-Dive' series explaining how the protocol actually works (channels, DMs/path discovery, room servers) plus a companion buyer's guide.youtube.com/@stuckinstatespaceYouTubeVA3BHYOntario ham posting beginner-friendly repeater, solar node and regional-settings videos in late 2026. Canadian, so double-check U.S. region/frequency settings.youtube.com/@VA3BHYYouTubeVivian Van Zyl (LoraMeshDevices.com)Device builds and tutorials (observer on Heltec V3, T1000-E sensors, Heltec V4) alongside a lot of Meshtastic content; sells devices via LoraMeshDevices.com.youtube.com/@ViVSoftLLCYouTubeDude TestedRecent (2026) beginner-oriented MeshCore videos: 'Start Here' orientation and T-Deck Plus MCLite install.youtube.com/@DudeTestedYouTube104's UKCBTVUK channel with several short, practical MeshCore how-tos on regions/regional scope (app OTA, CLI, PC terminal) and busy-mesh tuning. UK region names, same mechanism in the U.S.youtube.com/@104s_UKCBTV