Just got my first #meshtastic node ✨ Waiting on my case to 3D print at the library and for my battery to arrive later today. My stuff cost about $40 all in.

If you don't know what this is, it's essentially text-based communication using long range radios (the old 3G band). Decentralized, can be totally encrypted. Want to text your friends without someone reading? Want to stay in touch in emergencies? Want to build fallbacks in case the regular internet stops working like it should? Me too! https://meshtastic.org/

Really hoping to find other #rva folks so we can build a community mesh.