Technical Specifications

Deep dive into the technical infrastructure powering our decentralized art transmission network.

📡 Hardware Specifications

Transmission Nodes

MicrocontrollerESP32-S3

LoRa ModuleSX1262/SX1268

Frequency868MHz (EU), 915MHz (US)

Power Output22dBm (158mW)

Range15km urban, 50km+ rural

Client Devices

RecommendedT-Beam v1.1, Heltec v3

DisplayOLED 128x64

Battery18650 Li-ion

Solar Panel6V 1W (optional)

GPSNEO-6M/8M

🌐 Network Protocol

Meshtastic Protocol

• Encrypted mesh networking using AES-256
• Automatic routing and message forwarding
• Store-and-forward for offline nodes
• Position sharing and mapping
• Channel-based message filtering

Art Transmission Layer

• Custom payload format for artwork metadata
• Chunked transmission for larger files
• Content verification and integrity checks
• Artist attribution and timestamp
• Lunar cycle synchronization protocol

📄 Supported Art Formats

Text

UTF-8 encoded poetry, prose, and experimental text

ASCII Art

Monospace visual art, diagrams, and illustrations

Orca Music

Generative music notation and sequences

AI Models

Compressed LLM responses and chatbot personalities

Event Locations

GPS coordinates and details for local gatherings

Artist Opportunities

Calls for submissions and creative collaborations

🔋 Power & Sustainability

Power Consumption

Sleep Mode2-5mA

Receive40-50mA

Transmit120-140mA

Battery Life

3000mAh Battery7-14 days

With Solar PanelIndefinite*

*Weather dependent

Environmental

• Solar charging capability
• Low power mesh networking
• No cellular or WiFi required
• Minimal infrastructure impact

⚙️ Development & APIs

Firmware

• Based on Meshtastic firmware v2.3+
• Custom art transmission plugins
• Over-the-air updates
• Open source on GitHub

Client Applications

• Python API for artwork submission
• Mobile apps for iOS/Android
• Web interface for node management
• CLI tools for developers

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