Learn aboutMeshCore
Everything to learn about MeshCore — why the protocol exists, how communities use it across Colorado Mesh, and field notes from operators.
Learn vs Get Started
Background reading, not setup steps
Learn is for context — why MeshCore exists, how communities use it, and what operators are seeing on the air. If you want to put hardware on the network, head to Get Started instead — that’s the path-picker for joining, operating, or following along.
Three places to start
Pick a thread to follow
Each destination tackles a different question — the protocol, the use cases, and the field notes from real operators.
Why MeshCore
Faster messaging, longer battery life, and city-scale coverage — what makes MeshCore different from other LoRa mesh protocols.
Use Cases
Practical applications across emergency preparedness, off-grid travel, and neighborhood-owned community networks.
Blog
News, tutorials, hardware reviews, and operator field notes from the Colorado MeshCore community.
Want to skip the reading?
Jump to the action
Open the Get Started guide to put a node on the air, drop into the live network map, or jump straight to the Colorado Mesh Discord.