M.A.D. Gear Meshtastic Node - "Walkie Textie" Build Guide

In this video, Sam shows you how to assemble a M.A.D. Gear Meshtastic Node. In this updated video, a 3D printed chassis has been added, and more construction details are available. Need to place an order for the kit? Visit the links below! We also sell them fully assembled if you don't want the hassle. Walkie Textie Listing: https://madgear.shop/products/m-a-d-gear-meshtastic-node M.A.D. Gear Website: https://madgear.shop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madgearcompany/ Contingency Planner: https://madgear.shop/pages/learn-about-planner-options 0:00 intro 0:22 the chassis 0:35 make the marks 0:50 drill the holes 1:30 clean up 1:40 adding the chassis 2:20 unpack the Meshtastic starter kit 2:50 LoRa antenna install 3:30 attach the antenna 3:45 add the radio module 4:00 attach the radio module 4:15 BLE antenna install 4:50 add the battery 4:55 WARNING DO NOT PLUG IN THE BATTERY UNTIL THE ANTENNAE ARE ATTACHED 5:12 attach antennae 5:54 cable management 6:20 NOW you can plug in the battery 6:45 final set up #madgearcompany #meshtastic #tech #radio #comms #gadgets #offgrid #offthegrid #survival #outdoors #emergencypreparedness #prepper #preparedness #prepared #prepping #guide #overview #survival #outdoors #offgrid #offthegrid #homestead #homesteading #family #emergency