28.04.2026
Technical Difficulties
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What happened in the past days you ask? You don't ask? Doesn't matter, i'll write it anyway.
Since last time i've wrapped my head with technical defficulties regarding the actual RO_RetNet nodes.
First of all, the main LoRa node(the one who keeps this site) decided to crash from time to time.
Why? Hard to say, not even today i have a detailed explaination but i know that it's caused by nomadnet propatagion node.
It seems like if i keep the propagation node on, after a while, the node will crash and reticulum won't work. Likely too much messages and system/memory load.
In addition, how i thought the container was also interfeering with WiFi signal, which made the connection kind of unreliable.
Good to know, it's not really ok to put WiFi modules in ESD plastic bags, seems like they're coated with a small layer of silver or metal, which causes some kind of farady cage.
Right now the LoRa node is ok, it's been online and functional for more than 3 days, maybe 5? The battery and solar panel seems to be enough even on outcast days, but i haven't monitored the battery voltage
Second of all, i still haven't found an elegant solution for TCP node, the IP is dynamic and i don't want to pay for a DDNS for it.
The idea is to be functional by itself and forever.
Solutions exist, but i'm not sastisfied yet with any of them, i'll see in time.
Wish you a beautiful day ahead!
This node is hosted on 100% solar energy.