Forge Your Node: Build Your Own Mesh Network Device Imagine sending a message across town with no cell service, no Wi-Fi, and no subscription fees, even if the cell towers go down. In this hands-on, one-hour workshop, you’ll discover how decentralized, off-grid mesh networks work, then build your own Meshtastic node. You’ll assemble the hardware inside a custom case, flash the firmware, and configure your settings. By the end, you’ll take home a fully working node that’s ready to join the mesh and send encrypted messages. No license needed. You’ll be ready for the apocalypse! All you need to bring is a laptop and a USB-C data cable.