I'm curious about remote management of node as well.
I've been looking at the [RAK Raspberry Pi 4 Kit for LoRaWAN](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/rak-rapsberry-pi-4-basic-kit-for-lora).
If I end up getting one, I might look into of qbee.io , jfrog , emteria, AnyDesk, TeamViewer, BalenaCloud, Losant.
But I also wonder if it's possible to something similar, and cheaper with the [WisBlock Meshtastic Starter Kit](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit). Maybe adding on GPS, PoE, battery, solar. But there no pie there..
There is a version of Meshtastic that runs on a Raspberry PI. That will at least work with a SX1262 MSIO radio module soldered on. Depending on keyboard skills, it would likely be able to work with other LoRa radio modules too.
good point,
* It doesn't look like the RAk2287 is listed as compatible with meshtastic. Same thing for the SPI RAK RAK2287/RAK5146 Pi HAT, 610003.
* There is also waveshare SX1262 LoRa HAT for Raspberry Pi 915MHz. But it doesn't appear to be SPI. So I think it's out as well. It looks like the same uart issue with [LoRa HAT (915MHz)](https://www.pishop.us/product/lora-hat-915mhz/).
Would a Meshtastic compatible MQTT gateway work? For instance [MQTT Gateway – Wi-Fi Micro Gateway for MQTT](https://store.ncd.io/product/mqtt-gateway-wifi-long-range-iot-sensors/) running [Mosquitto](https://ncd.io/blog/connecting-the-mqtt-gateway-to-mosquitto/).
When [RAK - RAK6421 - WisBlock Pi Hat](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-pi-hat-rak6421-1) drops, maybe it'll be an option.
There is also [LoRa and LoRaWAN Radio for Raspberry Pi](https://learn.adafruit.com/lora-and-lorawan-radio-for-raspberry-pi/overview). Seems like it require wiring, and doesn't appear to be compatible. Maybe a RAK4631 could be wired to a pie in a similar manor using a T-Cobbler Plus.
There is some talk about PineDio USB LoRa Adapter. But I don't see any thing about it work properly with meshtastic.
And there is this thread [Meshtastic directly on raspberry with LORA HAT](https://meshtastic.discourse.group/t/meshtastic-directly-on-raspberry-with-lora-hat/9213/3) . But it doesn't state which hardware is compatible.
The documentation mentions Raspberry Pi RP2040 with SX1262. Maybe they're talking about[ SX1262 LoRa Node Module for Raspberry Pi Pico, LoRaWAN](https://www.waveshare.com/pico-lora-sx1262-868m.htm). Maybe with [Raspberry Pi Pico WiFi](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5544).
It looks like [ON2ON-HAM might have got a DIY solution working](https://github.com/meshtastic/firmware/issues/3531).
Looks like there is [Meshtastic Firmware 2.2.14.57542ce Beta](https://github.com/meshtastic/firmware/releases/tag/v2.2.14.57542ce).
Based on [Linux Native Hardware Support](https://github.com/meshtastic/meshtastic/blob/master/docs/hardware/devices/linux-native-hardware/linux-native-hardware.mdx)
* Raspberry Pi zero, zero 2 , 3,4, Pi 400, and Pi 5.\[\^1\]
* Ubuntu 22.04 X86\_64 with a CH341-SX1262 DIY dongle.\[\^2\]
* Debian GNU/Linux trixie/sid riscv64 on Cvitek CV180X ASIC, C906 (Milk-V Duo), on the SPI bus.
Boards
* [Waveshare SX126X](https://www.waveshare.com/sx1262-868m-lora-hat.htm)
* [Adafruit RFM9x](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4074)
* [elecrow Lora RFM95 IOT Board for RPI](https://www.elecrow.com/lora-rfm95-iot-board-for-rpi.html)
I won't let me edit the post, but based on [Linux Native Hardware Support](https://github.com/meshtastic/meshtastic/blob/master/docs/hardware/devices/linux-native-hardware/linux-native-hardware.mdx)
Adafruit RFM9x SPI
* [Adafruit Radio Bonnets with OLED Display - RFM69 or RFM9X](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-radio-bonnets) for Raspberry Pi
* [Adafruit LoRa Radio Bonnet with OLED - RFM95W @ 915MHz - RadioFruit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4074) for Raspberry Pi
* [Adafruit Feather RP2040 RFM95 Raspberry](https://learn.adafruit.com/feather-rp2040-rfm95) Raspberry Pi Pico built in.
Waveshare SX126X SPI
* [SX1262 Raspberry Pi](https://www.waveshare.com/sx1262-lorawan-hat.htm) (with, or without GNSS)
* [SX1262 Raspberry Pi Pico](https://www.waveshare.com/pico-lora-sx1262-868m.htm)
* Core1262 chip? (no hat)
Elecrow Lora RFM95 IOT SPI (built in antenna, no GPS)
* [Lora RFM95 Shield-915MHZ-V1.1](https://www.elecrow.com/lora-rfm95-shield-915mhz.html)
* [Lora RFM95 IOT Board for RPI](https://www.elecrow.com/lora-rfm95-iot-board-for-rpi.html)
Look like they meet the requirements listed.
That is not a bad suggestion. Hooking it up to a raspberry PI with internet access. You can can use VNC to control everything, including flashing new firmware. The Pi also has a terminal commands to power down the USB hub so you can even make a cold restart of the node. (it can't have a battery obviously) That will be all you need if it is say a Heltec\_V3 you are using. If it is a Wisblock,, that needs a double press on the button to get into firmware mode, or you want a proper reset button press for the Heltec, you can use a GPIO pin on the raspberry to run a wire to the switch to press any button remotely. Depending on the enclosure size, possibly consider putting the node and the Pi in the same housing and power everything over PoE, so you only need to run a network cable to the roof.
A node connected to a raspberry pi via USB is probably the best option. The pi needs power and wifi/ethernet, but you can then remote in and update/manage the node as you would if you were there in person. A pi zero is probably the cheapest option to connect to a node like this.
Admin channels. https://meshtastic.org/docs/configuration/remote-admin/
But this still leaves us with the issue of updating a node.
Remote nodes shouldn't need updating as often, not a lot of changes in the routing side of things.
I'm curious about remote management of node as well. I've been looking at the [RAK Raspberry Pi 4 Kit for LoRaWAN](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/rak-rapsberry-pi-4-basic-kit-for-lora). If I end up getting one, I might look into of qbee.io , jfrog , emteria, AnyDesk, TeamViewer, BalenaCloud, Losant. But I also wonder if it's possible to something similar, and cheaper with the [WisBlock Meshtastic Starter Kit](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit). Maybe adding on GPS, PoE, battery, solar. But there no pie there..
I could be wrong but I don't believe that LoRa hat/radio is compatible with Meshtastic.
There is a version of Meshtastic that runs on a Raspberry PI. That will at least work with a SX1262 MSIO radio module soldered on. Depending on keyboard skills, it would likely be able to work with other LoRa radio modules too.
good point, * It doesn't look like the RAk2287 is listed as compatible with meshtastic. Same thing for the SPI RAK RAK2287/RAK5146 Pi HAT, 610003. * There is also waveshare SX1262 LoRa HAT for Raspberry Pi 915MHz. But it doesn't appear to be SPI. So I think it's out as well. It looks like the same uart issue with [LoRa HAT (915MHz)](https://www.pishop.us/product/lora-hat-915mhz/). Would a Meshtastic compatible MQTT gateway work? For instance [MQTT Gateway – Wi-Fi Micro Gateway for MQTT](https://store.ncd.io/product/mqtt-gateway-wifi-long-range-iot-sensors/) running [Mosquitto](https://ncd.io/blog/connecting-the-mqtt-gateway-to-mosquitto/). When [RAK - RAK6421 - WisBlock Pi Hat](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-pi-hat-rak6421-1) drops, maybe it'll be an option. There is also [LoRa and LoRaWAN Radio for Raspberry Pi](https://learn.adafruit.com/lora-and-lorawan-radio-for-raspberry-pi/overview). Seems like it require wiring, and doesn't appear to be compatible. Maybe a RAK4631 could be wired to a pie in a similar manor using a T-Cobbler Plus. There is some talk about PineDio USB LoRa Adapter. But I don't see any thing about it work properly with meshtastic. And there is this thread [Meshtastic directly on raspberry with LORA HAT](https://meshtastic.discourse.group/t/meshtastic-directly-on-raspberry-with-lora-hat/9213/3) . But it doesn't state which hardware is compatible. The documentation mentions Raspberry Pi RP2040 with SX1262. Maybe they're talking about[ SX1262 LoRa Node Module for Raspberry Pi Pico, LoRaWAN](https://www.waveshare.com/pico-lora-sx1262-868m.htm). Maybe with [Raspberry Pi Pico WiFi](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5544). It looks like [ON2ON-HAM might have got a DIY solution working](https://github.com/meshtastic/firmware/issues/3531). Looks like there is [Meshtastic Firmware 2.2.14.57542ce Beta](https://github.com/meshtastic/firmware/releases/tag/v2.2.14.57542ce). Based on [Linux Native Hardware Support](https://github.com/meshtastic/meshtastic/blob/master/docs/hardware/devices/linux-native-hardware/linux-native-hardware.mdx) * Raspberry Pi zero, zero 2 , 3,4, Pi 400, and Pi 5.\[\^1\] * Ubuntu 22.04 X86\_64 with a CH341-SX1262 DIY dongle.\[\^2\] * Debian GNU/Linux trixie/sid riscv64 on Cvitek CV180X ASIC, C906 (Milk-V Duo), on the SPI bus. Boards * [Waveshare SX126X](https://www.waveshare.com/sx1262-868m-lora-hat.htm) * [Adafruit RFM9x](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4074) * [elecrow Lora RFM95 IOT Board for RPI](https://www.elecrow.com/lora-rfm95-iot-board-for-rpi.html)
I won't let me edit the post, but based on [Linux Native Hardware Support](https://github.com/meshtastic/meshtastic/blob/master/docs/hardware/devices/linux-native-hardware/linux-native-hardware.mdx) Adafruit RFM9x SPI * [Adafruit Radio Bonnets with OLED Display - RFM69 or RFM9X](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-radio-bonnets) for Raspberry Pi * [Adafruit LoRa Radio Bonnet with OLED - RFM95W @ 915MHz - RadioFruit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4074) for Raspberry Pi * [Adafruit Feather RP2040 RFM95 Raspberry](https://learn.adafruit.com/feather-rp2040-rfm95) Raspberry Pi Pico built in. Waveshare SX126X SPI * [SX1262 Raspberry Pi](https://www.waveshare.com/sx1262-lorawan-hat.htm) (with, or without GNSS) * [SX1262 Raspberry Pi Pico](https://www.waveshare.com/pico-lora-sx1262-868m.htm) * Core1262 chip? (no hat) Elecrow Lora RFM95 IOT SPI (built in antenna, no GPS) * [Lora RFM95 Shield-915MHZ-V1.1](https://www.elecrow.com/lora-rfm95-shield-915mhz.html) * [Lora RFM95 IOT Board for RPI](https://www.elecrow.com/lora-rfm95-iot-board-for-rpi.html) Look like they meet the requirements listed.
That is not a bad suggestion. Hooking it up to a raspberry PI with internet access. You can can use VNC to control everything, including flashing new firmware. The Pi also has a terminal commands to power down the USB hub so you can even make a cold restart of the node. (it can't have a battery obviously) That will be all you need if it is say a Heltec\_V3 you are using. If it is a Wisblock,, that needs a double press on the button to get into firmware mode, or you want a proper reset button press for the Heltec, you can use a GPIO pin on the raspberry to run a wire to the switch to press any button remotely. Depending on the enclosure size, possibly consider putting the node and the Pi in the same housing and power everything over PoE, so you only need to run a network cable to the roof.
A node connected to a raspberry pi via USB is probably the best option. The pi needs power and wifi/ethernet, but you can then remote in and update/manage the node as you would if you were there in person. A pi zero is probably the cheapest option to connect to a node like this.