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- Watch the [MeshCore Intro Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1qne8uJBAc) by Andy Kirby.
- Read through our [Frequently Asked Questions](./docs/faq.md) section.
- Flash the MeshCore firmware on a supported device.
- Connect with a supported client.
For developers, install [PlatformIO](https://docs.platformio.org) in Visual Studio Code.
Download & Open the MeshCore repository.
Select a Sample Application: Choose from chat, repeater, other example app.
Monitor & Communicate using the Serial Monitor (e.g., Serial USB Terminal on Android).
For developers;
📁 Included Example Applications
* 📡 Terminal Chat: Secure text communication between devices.
* 📡 Simple Repeater: Extends network coverage by relaying messages.
* 📡 Companion Radio: For use with an external chat app, over BLE or USB.
* 📡 Room Server: A simple BBS server for shared Posts.
- Install [PlatformIO](https://docs.platformio.org) in [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com).
- Clone and open the MeshCore repository in Visual Studio Code.
- See the example applications you can modify and run:
- [Companion Radio](./examples/companion_radio) - For use with an external chat app, over BLE, USB or WiFi.
- [Simple Repeater](./examples/simple_repeater) - Extends network coverage by relaying messages.
- [Simple Room Server](./examples/simple_room_server) - A simple BBS server for shared Posts.
- [Simple Secure Chat](./examples/simple_secure_chat) - Secure terminal based text communication between devices.
The Simple Secure Chat example can be interacted with through the Serial Monitor in Visual Studio Code, or with a Serial USB Terminal on Android.
## ⚡️ MeshCore Flasher