Map mesh coverage as you drive around the Palouse. MeshMapper logs every packet you hear and plots it on a map — no transmitting required.
MeshMapper is a mobile app that logs the packets your device hears and plots them on a map as you drive.
Connect your MeshCore device to your laptop over USB. Open MeshMapper and select the serial port for your device — it should appear in the port dropdown once plugged in.
When MeshMapper asks how you want to run, choose Hybrid Mode. This enables GPS logging and associates each received packet with a location, which is what makes the coverage map useful.
An external 900 MHz antenna is recommended — you'll hear significantly more while driving than with the stock whip. A magnetic-mount on the roof of the car is ideal.
Once everything is connected and Active Mode is running, just drive. MeshMapper will log every packet your device hears along with the GPS position at the time it was received.
Cover the routes you want to map — highways, back roads, town centers. The more area you cover, the more complete the picture of what the mesh can reach.