Getting Started

Getting a node on the air is meant to be simple. You flash the firmware in a browser, pair the node with the Android app, then choose the basics such as name, role and location sharing.

1. Flash your node

1. Open the Web Flasher in Chrome or Edge on a computer.
2. Connect your node with a USB data cable.
3. Pick the firmware for your exact board.
4. Follow the on-screen flashing steps. Some boards may need you to hold BOOT while connecting.
5. Wait until flashing finishes and the node restarts.

Only validated board builds are shown on the public flasher. If your board is not listed, it is not published for public flashing yet.

2. Pair with the app

1. Open the Mode-X Mesh app on Android.
2. Tap Pair and choose your nearby node.
3. Give the node a friendly name.
4. Choose whether it can share location.
5. Leave the role on Smart Auto unless you have a specific job in mind.

Once setup finishes, the dashboard shows the node identity, battery, mesh status, internet path and recent messages.

3. Say hello

Open Messages, choose the General channel and send ping. The network bot should reply if your node has a working route to the wider network.

What happens automatically

Once set up, the node looks after the boring parts:

• It keeps listening for nearby nodes.
• It chooses useful channels based on your settings.
• It can use Wi-Fi or phone tether when an internet path is available.
• It keeps working locally even when the internet path is not available.
• It reports battery and health information so the app can explain what is happening.

You can change these settings later from the app.