Turn on the Tablet
The tablet should be ready to use and already on the correct channel page.
Simply power on the tablet. It should automatically open the Meshtastic app and display the "Protomesh" channel, ready for you to post your memory! Feel free to read the messages on the wall, or post your own (step 2!).
Craft Your Message
Share something meaningful with the mesh community
What would you like to add to our collective memory? Here are some ideas to spark your creativity:
💡 Innovation
"What's a prototype that changed your life?"
🌟 Dreams
"What would you invent to help your community?"
🛠️ Making
"Share your favorite thing you've built or fixed"
🤝 Connection
"How has technology brought people together for you?"
Just like a tweet - short and sweet works best!
Send to the Mesh!
Watch your message join the community wall
Type your message in the text field and hit send! Your message will instantly become part of the mesh network and be stored on the PROM node for 60 days.
What happens next:
Your message is now part of the mesh! Other visitors will see it when they connect, and it might even inspire them to share their own memories.
🛠️ Troubleshooting: Connection & Channel
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Not on the Protomesh channel?
Open the Meshtastic app, tap the message icon that says "Contacts" (top left), and select the "Protomesh" channel. -
Not connected to the mesh?
Look at the bottom-left corner of the Meshtastic app (cloud icon that says "Connections"):- ☁️✅ Green cloud = Connected!
- ☁️❌ Red cloud = Not connected. Tap the cloud icon and select "prom_0e80" under Bluetooth.
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Still having trouble?
Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on the tablet. If you don't see "PROM" in the Bluetooth list, try pressing "Scan" and then "PROM" under Bluetooth. -
If the tablet reboots:
Just repeat these steps to reconnect and return to the Protomesh channel.
🤝 Community Guidelines
Our mesh memory wall is a space for connection and creativity. Please:
- Be kind
- Stay relevant - Share thoughts about technology, making, or community
- Respect others - Every voice and perspective matters
🔒 Privacy & Security Notice
Important: While your messages are encrypted, please don't share sensitive personal information like passwords, addresses, or private details. Messages are stored for 60 days and visible to anyone who connects to the Protomesh channel. Think of this like posting on a community bulletin board! 📋