A compilation of three build logs on turning discarded Helium crypto hotspot miners into Meshtastic mesh nodes, covering hardware, OS setup, LTE and GPS, grounding and tower mounting. It also includes a developer's write-ups on rewriting SmokePing in Go and a native macOS screenshot and upload tool.

KAM Research shares updates and how-tos from a community resilience project in Staunton, Virginia, covering local land access, mesh radio networks, time banks and decentralized tech. It mixes practical build guides with essays on designing resilient communities.

RDUMesh is a community-run, off-grid radio mesh network in North Carolina's Triangle area, and this newsletter covers its technical setup, such as region scoping for MeshCore repeaters and low-power solar hardware choices. It is practical for operators and an accessible explainer for newcomers.

A hands-on 3D printing and technology blog covering a Meshtastic handheld device review with a security advisory, plus beginner FreeCAD tutorials on sketching, padding, pocketing and tree-based editing. Readers get practical, step-by-step guidance and first-hand impressions of gear and CAD workflows.