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Add New Tracker

Guide to configure and add a new T1000-E tracker to the network.

Required Materials​

  • New T1000-E tracker
  • Smartphone with Meshtastic app
  • USB-C cable for charging
  • Access to network configuration

Step 1: Prepare the Tracker​

Charge the Device​

  1. Connect USB-C cable
  2. Charge until LED indicates full charge
  3. Disconnect when ready

Power On​

  1. Press and hold the main button
  2. Wait 3 seconds
  3. Release when LED blinks
  4. The tracker will search for networks

Step 2: Connect with App​

Bluetooth Pairing​

  1. Open Meshtastic app on phone
  2. Ensure Bluetooth is enabled
  3. In the app, tap "+" or "Add device"
  4. Search for devices
  5. Select the T1000-E (appears as "Meshtastic_xxxx")
  6. Accept pairing

Verify Connection​

  • App will show device information
  • Tracker LED should show connection

Step 3: Configure Region​

Important

The region MUST match the rest of the network.

In the App​

  1. Go to Settings → Radio Configuration
  2. Select "Region"
  3. Choose US (915 MHz)
  4. Save changes

The device will restart.

Step 4: Configure Channel​

Join "Test" Channel​

  1. Go to Settings → Channels
  2. Edit Channel 0 (Primary)
  3. Configure:
    • Name: Test
    • PSK: Ml/5IOJQyplnvlzWmnvMrg==
  4. Save

Verify PSK​

The PSK must be exactly the same on all devices:

Ml/5IOJQyplnvlzWmnvMrg==
tip

You can scan a QR code from another configured device to copy the channel configuration.

Step 5: Configure Role​

For End User​

  1. Go to Settings → Device Configuration
  2. Select "Role"
  3. Choose CLIENT_MUTE
  4. Save

This role:

  • Allows sending and receiving messages
  • Saves battery
  • Does not participate in routing

For Repeater/Router​

If the tracker will be a fixed node:

  1. Select ROUTER
  2. Connect permanent power
  3. Place in elevated location

Step 6: Configure Name​

Identify the Device​

  1. Go to Settings → Device
  2. In "Long Name": put descriptive name
    • Example: "Garcia Family"
    • Example: "North School"
  3. In "Short Name": 4 characters
    • Example: "GARC"
    • Example: "NSCH"
  4. Save

Step 7: Verify Connectivity​

Test Reception​

  1. Go to Messages tab
  2. Wait for network messages
  3. Messages from other nodes should appear

Test Sending​

  1. Write test message: 
    Hello, testing new tracker
  2. Send
  3. Verify other nodes receive it

Test Claude​

  1. Send: 
    @claude hello
  2. Wait for response (5-30 seconds)
  3. If it responds, everything is configured correctly

Step 8: GPS Configuration (Optional)​

For Location Tracking​

  1. Go to Settings → Position
  2. Configure:
    • GPS Enabled: On
    • Update Interval: 300 (5 minutes)
    • Broadcast Interval: 900 (15 minutes)
  3. Save

To Save Battery​

If you don't need GPS:

  1. GPS Enabled: Off
  2. This will significantly extend battery life

Configuration Summary​

ParameterValue
RegionUS
ChannelTest
PSKMl/5IOJQyplnvlzWmnvMrg==
RoleCLIENT_MUTE (users)
GPSAs needed

Checklist​

  • Tracker charged
  • Bluetooth paired
  • Region: US
  • Channel: Test
  • PSK configured
  • Name assigned
  • Tested send/receive
  • Tested @claude

Troubleshooting​

Not Appearing in Bluetooth​

  1. Restart the tracker
  2. Restart phone Bluetooth
  3. Bring devices closer
  4. Try again

Not Joining Network​

  1. Verify region = US
  2. Verify channel = Test
  3. Verify exact PSK
  4. Restart tracker

Not Receiving Claude Responses​

  1. Verify you include @claude
  2. Verify gateway is working
  3. Wait longer (up to 30 sec)
  4. Contact administrator