Can you track multiple Meshtastic nodes simultaneously from a phone?

Setting Up Meshtastic Tracker

To track multiple Meshtastic nodes from a phone, you’ll need a server or a cloud-based backend that can handle the data from multiple nodes and display it on your phone. Meshtastic uses the LoRaWAN protocol, which allows for long-range communication between nodes and the tracker. You can use a cloud-based platform like The Things Network (TTN) or a self-hosted server like Mosquitto to handle the data from multiple nodes.

Configuring the Tracker

To configure the tracker, you’ll need to set up a server or a cloud-based backend to receive data from the Meshtastic nodes. This involves setting up a LoRaWAN server, configuring the nodes to send data to the server, and setting up a mobile app to display the data from the nodes. You’ll also need to configure the server to handle multiple nodes and display their data simultaneously. For example, you can use the TTN console to configure the nodes and the server, and the Meshtastic app to display the data from the nodes.

Displaying Multiple Nodes on a Phone

To display multiple nodes on a phone, you’ll need to use a mobile app that can connect to the server or cloud-based backend and display the data from multiple nodes. The Meshtastic app has a built-in feature to display data from multiple nodes, but you’ll need to configure the server to handle multiple nodes and send the data to the app. You can also use third-party apps like Leaflet or Google Maps to display the data from multiple nodes on a map. For example, you can use the Leaflet library to create a map that displays the location of multiple nodes, and update the map in real-time as new data arrives from the nodes.