DIY Secure Mesh Communication
ChatterBox allows you to build your own devices quite easily. Some devices are pretty much ready to run, and other devices require some soldering or more involved assembly.
Secure Mesh Communicators
Communicators are easy-to-use text based devices that let you interact with other ChatterBox devices, send messages, and perform location functions.
Pocket-Sized Communicators
Handheld secure text communication and GPS devices for your cluster.
You can purchase these from Amazon or elsewhere, add a compatible SD card, and they are ready to run.
Longer-Range Communicators
Operate the same way as pocket-sized communicators.
You are able to use upgraded batteries, antennas, GPS, a realtime clock, and customize the case.
Secure Mesh Nodes
Extend the range of your cluster, use as a tracking device, and more. You can think of nodes sort of like private miniature cell towers or base stations for your cluster.
Basic Node
These are the easiest nodes to build. You just need a T-Beam supreme, SD card, battery, antenna, and an enclosure.
You can play around with antenna options and even throw in a compatible amplifier.
No soldering is required.
Proximity-Sensing Node
In addition to extending your cluster and performing mesh functions, this node can sense motion using a doppler-based movement sensor.
You can be notified of motion or have some automatic action occur (with optional onboard relay).
Some soldering is required.
Remote Switch Node
In addition to extending your cluster and performing mesh functions, this node can remotely open and close a switch via the onboard relay.
Some soldering is required.
Solar Assisted Node
Ready for all weather, these can charge via solar. Depending on how much sun you receive, you may need to occasionally charge via other means.
This is a much more involved project than a basic node.
Antennas & Amps
By experimenting with different antennas and amps, your nodes can become much more sensitive and provide you with dramatically increased range.
These are all antennas we have tested and are proven to work well with ChatterBox.
Some higher-power amps require amateur radio license to legally operate, while others do not.