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Tc9d1d9## Create RNodes

This section contains the tools and guides necessary to create more RNodes. Creating any number of RNodes is **completely free and unrestricted** for all personal, non-commercial and humanitarian purposes. If doing so provides value to you or your community, you are encouraged to [Tff7b72contribute](Te6edf3./contribute.html) whatever you find to be reasonable.

If you want to create RNodes for sale or commercial purposes, please read the [Tff7b72selling RNodes](Te6edf3{ASSET_PATH}sell_rnodes.html) section for more details.

Tc9d1d9### Firmware Source Code

If you would like to inspect or compile the RNode Firmware source code yourself, you can download a copy of the [Tff7b72RNode Firmware source-code](Te6edf3{ASSET_PATH}pkg/rnode_firmware.zip) stored in this RNode.

Tc9d1d9### Getting Started

To create your own RNodes, there are generally three distinct paths you can take:

Tff7b72- The first, and easiest option, is to [Tff7b72create a basic RNode](Te6edf3{ASSET_PATH}guides/install_firmware.html) from one of the supported development boards. This option allows you to simply acquire a board from any online or local vendor that sells them, and then use the Ta5d6ff`rnodeconf` program to automatically turn it into an RNode. Such an RNode will be functionally equivalent to the other options, but might lack some niceties.

Tff7b72- The second option is to use one of the [Tff7b72RNode Build Recipes](Te6edf3{ASSET_PATH}recipes.html) included here. These recipes contain all the resources needed to build a specific type of RNode, such as a handheld device, or an outdoor-mountable, solar-powered access point.

Tff7b72- The third option is to [Tff7b72create your own RNode design](Te6edf3{ASSET_PATH}guides/make_rnodes.html) from scratch. This offers unlimited flexibility, but is a bit more involved.

If you already have some experience with 3D-printing and electronics projects, the recommended path is to pick a [Tff7b72build recipe](Te6edf3{ASSET_PATH}recipes.html) for the RNode type you want. That way, you will get a neat and portable unit that's ready for real-world use.

If you are just getting started, it might be nice to get a working "proof-of-concept" with minimal effort first, though. In such a case, [Tff7b72creating a basic RNode](Te6edf3{ASSET_PATH}guides/install_firmware.html) is a good starting point.

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<h3>Choose a path to get started</h3>

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<a href="{ASSET_PATH}guides/make_rnodes.html"><button type="button" id="task-rns">New Design</button></a>

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