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DePIN Hardware Bootcamp

DePIN Hardware Bootcamp

Hands-on install, antenna placement, network setup, uptime, and troubleshooting across the most common sensor and compute devices.

5 modules · 22 lessons · 3h 10m
Course content

What you will cover

Module 1 · Choosing your first device5 lessons
  1. 1.1Match the device to your location
  2. 1.2Power draw and the true cost of always-on
  3. 1.3New versus used hardware and resale value
  4. 1.4Reading a spec sheet without the marketing
  5. 1.5Shipping, customs, and warranty basics
Module 2 · Antenna and placement4 lessons
  1. 2.1Line-of-sight and the 10-degree rule
  2. 2.2Rooftop mounts that survive weather
  3. 2.3Cable runs, bends, and signal loss
  4. 2.4Leveling, orientation, and true North
Module 3 · Network setup5 lessons
  1. 3.1Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and when each matters
  2. 3.2Beating CGNAT and port-forwarding issues
  3. 3.3Static IPs, dynamic DNS, and firewalls
  4. 3.4Firmware, config portals, and miner keys
  5. 3.5Linking a wallet and registering the node
Module 4 · Uptime and monitoring4 lessons
  1. 4.1Uptime is the whole game
  2. 4.2Power backup and surge protection
  3. 4.3Dashboards, alerts, and quality scores
  4. 4.4Reading reward history for problems
Module 5 · Troubleshooting4 lessons
  1. 5.1When rewards drop to zero
  2. 5.2Diagnosing signal and multipath issues
  3. 5.3Heat, throttling, and hardware wear
  4. 5.4When to repair, move, or sell
Coming soon

This course is in production. The outline above is the plan. It opens for enrollment once the lessons are recorded.