From 02ad2bed4d194036cf94041afb56651190dcb6d9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: uncle lit <43320854+LitBomb@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2025 17:20:13 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Update faq.md update instruction to add a node to the Internet Map from the app, and note that you can use the same companion radio to remove the nodes you added previously add channel and contact QR code URL format --- docs/faq.md | 32 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 26 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/faq.md b/docs/faq.md index 8f099bb..9f176d3 100644 --- a/docs/faq.md +++ b/docs/faq.md @@ -73,7 +73,8 @@ author: https://github.com/LitBomb - [7.1. Q: How to update nRF (RAK, T114, Seed XIAO) repeater and room server firmware over the air using the new simpler DFU app?](#71-q-how-to-update-nrf-rak-t114-seed-xiao-repeater-and-room-server-firmware-over-the-air-using-the-new-simpler-dfu-app) - [7.2. Q: How to update ESP32-based devices over the air?](#72-q-how-to-update-esp32-based-devices-over-the-air) - [7.3. Q: Is there a way to lower the chance of a failed OTA device firmware update (DFU)?](#73-q-is-there-a-way-to-lower-the-chance-of-a-failed-ota-device-firmware-update-dfu) - - [7.4. Q are the MeshCore logo and font available?](#74-q-are-the-meshcore-logo-and-font-available) + - [7.4. Q: are the MeshCore logo and font available?](#74-q-are-the-meshcore-logo-and-font-available) + - [7.5. Q: What is the format of a contact or channel QR code?](#75-q-what-is-the-format-of-a-contact-or-channel-qr-code) ## 1. Introduction @@ -480,10 +481,14 @@ This could change in the future if MeshCore develops a client firmware that repe [Source](https://discord.com/channels/826570251612323860/1330643963501351004/1354780032140054659) ### 5.12. Q: How do I add a node to the [MeshCore Map]([url](https://meshcore.co.uk/map.html)) -**A:** From the smartphone app, connect to a BLE Companion radio -- To add the BLE Companion radio your smartphone is connected to to the map, tap the `advert` icon, then tap `Advert (To Clipboard)`. -- To add a Repeater or Room Server to the map, tap the 3 dots next to the Repeater or Room Server you want to add to the map, then tap `Share (To Clipboard)`. -- Go to the [MeshCore Map web site]([url](https://meshcore.co.uk/map.html)), tap the plus sign on the lower right corner and paste in the meshcore://... blob, then tap `Add Node` +**A:** + +To add a BLE Companion radio, connect to the BLE Companion radio from the MeshCore smartphone app. In the app, tap the `3 dot` menu icon at the top right corner, then tap `Internet Map`. Tap the `3 dot` menu icon again and choose `Add me to the Map` + +To add a Repeater or Room Server to the map, go to the Contact List, tap the `3 dot` next to the Repeater or Room Server you want to add to the Internet Map, tap `Share`, then tap `Upload to Internet Map`. + +You can use the same companion (same public key) that you used to add your repeaters or room servers to remove them from the Internet Map. + ### 5.13. Q: Can I use a Raspberry Pi to update a MeshCore radio? ** A:** Yes. @@ -669,10 +674,25 @@ Currently, the following boards are supported: - Seeed Studio XIAO nRF52840 BLE SENSE - RAK 4631 -### 7.4. Q are the MeshCore logo and font available? +### 7.4. Q: are the MeshCore logo and font available? **A:** Yes, it is on the MeshCore github repo here: https://github.com/meshcore-dev/MeshCore/tree/main/logo +### 7.5. Q: What is the format of a contact or channel QR code? + +**A:** +Channel: +`meshcore://channel/add?name=&secret=` + +Contact: +`meshcore://contact/add?name=&public_key=&type=` + +where `&type` is: +`chat = 1` +`repeater = 2` +`room = 3` +`sensor = 4` + ---