Over the last few weeks, I’ve been analyzing LoRa networks (MeshCore and Meshtastic), trying to understand how they work and seeing how they perform in my local environment. I started with zero prior knowledge of the network, so in this post, I will try to explain the basic things for people who want to get started, providing a clear vision of how it works. I’ll answer several questions: the choice of protocol, the hardware I ended up using, and my first real impressions after setting it up.I have structured this guide into the following points:Understanding the network.Meshtastic vs MeshCore: The key decision.HardwareConclusion. 1. Understanding the network There is a very common misunderstanding when someone first discovers LoRa mesh networks like Meshtastic or MeshCore.…