Reticulum RNode Build Guide

⚠️ This is a digital field manual. No hardware included. You’ll get the exact step-by-step instructions, parts list, firmware, wiring diagrams, scripts, and configurations used in my working Reticulum RNode build.

Core build cost typically ranges from $60–$150 per node, depending on board selection, LoRa module choice, antenna configuration, and enclosure.

No subscriptions. No cloud dependencies. No vendor lock-in.

Reticulum Infrastructure Without the Guesswork

There are forum posts. There are GitHub threads. There are partial builds that almost work.

This guide gives you a working RNode — start to finish.

You’ll deploy a cryptographically secure Reticulum LoRa node you fully control. Not theory. Not lab talk. A real node with verified firmware, clean boot, startup LED confirmation, and live data activity.

The configuration documented here fixes issues that caused early community builds to fail. You get the exact firmware and corrected wiring that worked in my deployment — including pixel confirmation on startup and activity indication during data transfer.

What You’ll Learn in the Field Manual

• How to build a fully functional Reticulum RNode using off-the-shelf hardware
• The exact firmware used in my tested build
• Corrected wiring diagrams that actually boot and operate reliably
• Step-by-step flashing and provisioning workflow
• Reticulum identity generation, configuration, and validation
• How to test your node and confirm real packet flow
• RF fundamentals for LoRa deployment (antenna, placement, tuning basics)
• Common failure points and precise fixes
• Expansion paths beyond a single node

Automation & Deployment Scripts Included

You don’t just get commands. You get repeatable workflows.

• Prebuilt setup scripts to accelerate configuration
• Clean install procedures for fresh builds
• Upgrade guidance for future firmware iterations
• Structured validation steps so you know your node is actually working

This dramatically reduces trial-and-error and makes deploying multiple nodes realistic.

Integrates with OpenMANET & Haven

This isn’t an isolated science project.

• Bridge your RNode into an OpenMANET deployment
• Layer Reticulum over your Haven nodes
• Combine IP mesh (802.11s / BATMAN-adv) with sub-GHz LoRa resilience
• Create a hybrid architecture: high-bandwidth MANET + long-range overlay

If Haven is your backbone, RNode becomes your resilient fallback layer.

No Subscriptions. No Cloud. No Gatekeepers.

This guide is built for operators who want to understand and own their infrastructure.

You get lifetime access to the manual and future updates as the RNode ecosystem evolves.

Who It’s For

• Haven operators adding a LoRa resilience layer
• OpenMANET builders expanding into sub-GHz overlays
• Privacy-first technologists who prefer open protocols
• Entrepreneurs exploring decentralized infrastructure

This Guide Is NOT For You If:

• You want a prebuilt plug-and-play device
• You expect one-click beginner simplicity
• You’re unwilling to troubleshoot and learn how the system works

Instant Access. No DRM. Yours to Keep.

This is a digital product delivered immediately after purchase. No subscription. No lock-in. Just a proven framework for deploying your own Reticulum RNode whenever and wherever you need it.

Buy once. Deploy anywhere. Control everything.