# CyberPony Express Update: The First Meetup Hey Cyberpony Express Crew, Thanks for coming to the workshop! We had a great time hanging out, we handed out some hardware, and everyone learned a little bit of what Meshtastic radios can do. ### Next Steps - **Next Steps**: Sign up for a volunteer effort and get notified about the next time we run one of these [by signing up here](https://forms.gle/1XLujwdtiXX4vFQk6). - **Device Setup Tutorials**: For guidance on flashing your Meshtastic device, refer to the comprehensive [setup tutorials](https://meshtastic.org/docs/getting-started/flashing-firmware) provided by Meshtastic. - **Where Do I Put My Node?**: Plan and simulate the reach of your mesh network node using the interactive [site planner](https://meshtastic.org/docs/software/site-planner/) from Meshtastic. It accounts for topographical line-of-sight and allows you to customize the signal strength and attenae gain. ### Voluneer Efforts Some of the volunteering efforts are listed here, note which ones you want to help with in the form above. - **Bulletin Board System (BBS) Software**: Explore the [TC2-BBS Mesh Software](https://github.com/TheCommsChannel/TC2-BBS-mesh) tailored for Meshtastic networks. You will need a separate device that connects to your LoRa radio, unless you have a very capable device connected directly to your radio. - **Installing New Packages on Meshtastic**: Enhance your device's functionality by installing new packages. Detailed instructions can be found in our [developer guide](https://meshtastic.org/docs/developers/developing-plugins). - Anyone from the Multiverse want to help us set up [a relay for Matrix](https://github.com/geoffwhittington/meshtastic-matrix-relay)? - **Internet-in-a-Box Project**: Discover how to create a self-contained internet resource for offline use with the [Internet-in-a-Box project](https://internet-in-a-box.org/). - **Raspberry Pi 4 Setup for Internet-in-a-Box**: Learn how to configure a Raspberry Pi 4 to serve as an Internet-in-a-Box with this [guide](https://opensource.com/article/17/5/internet-in-a-box-raspberry-pi). - **High-Capacity SD Cards**: For optimal storage, consider using a high-capacity SD card compatible with Raspberry Pi devices. Here are some top recommendations: - [**SanDisk 2TB Extreme PRO microSDXC UHS-I Card**: $279.99](https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Extreme-microSDXCTM-UHS-I-SDSQXCD-2T00-GN6MA/dp/B0DFWJYXTX) - [**SanDisk 1TB Extreme microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter** $194.20](https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Extreme-microSDXC-Memory-Adapter/dp/B0DFX1XFFH) - [**SanDisk 2TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD**: $238.00](https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-2TB-Extreme-Portable-SDSSDE81-2T00-G25/dp/B08GV4YYV7) We'll send out a regular-ish newsletter with next steps for volunteering, projects, and events! Don't miss out, [sign up here](https://forms.gle/1XLujwdtiXX4vFQk6).