PiMesh Launch Checklist

From Apple Box of Parts → Product People Can Buy

Plain English: What This Stuff Actually Is

Raspberry Pi

A tiny $35 computer the size of a credit card

LoRa Module

A radio chip that sends messages up to 10 miles without wifi

Mesh Network

Devices talking to each other directly, no cell tower needed

Meshtastic

Free app that makes radios talk to each other automatically

Air-Gapped

Never touches the internet - completely private

Node

One device in the network (like one phone in a group chat)

Overall Progress

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Inventory What You Have

Dig through that Apple box

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Count all Raspberry Pis HUMAN

Write down: Pi 3, Pi 4, Pi 5? How much RAM each? Working or broken?
List all radio modules HUMAN

LoRa HATs, antennas, any Meshtastic devices, Flipper, SDR dongles
Gather all cables and power supplies HUMAN

USB-C cables, microUSB, power adapters, SD cards
Collect existing packaging/boxes HUMAN

Reference boxes from Pi kits, packaging materials, foam inserts
Take photos of everything HUMAN

Good lighting, white background if possible. One photo per item type.

Why This Matters

You can't sell what you don't know you have. This becomes your "what's in the box" list for each tier.

Define What You're Selling

Turn parts into a product

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Create product tiers DONE

Foundation Node ($150), Three-Node Mesh ($500), etc. - see campaign page
Write "What's In The Box" for each tier HUMAN

Plain English list. "1 small computer, 1 radio antenna, 1 power cable, 1 memory card"
Decide: Pre-assembled or kit? HUMAN

Kit = cheaper to ship, customer builds. Pre-assembled = more work, higher price.
Calculate actual cost per unit HUMAN

Parts + packaging + shipping + Stripe fees (2.9%) + your time
Set final prices HUMAN

Rule of thumb: Cost × 2.5 = retail price. Includes margin for mistakes.

Pricing Formula

Parts ($80) + Packaging ($5) + Shipping ($15) + Stripe fee (~$5) + Your time ($20) = $125 cost → Sell for $150-175

Packaging & Product Photos

Make it look professional

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Design box label/sticker AI CAN HELP

Logo, product name, "What's Inside" list. I can generate designs.
Create "Quick Start" card AI CAN HELP

One page: "Step 1: Plug in power. Step 2: Download app. Step 3: You're online."
Photograph existing Pi kit boxes HUMAN

Reference for packaging style. Show me and I can suggest improvements.
Take "unboxing" style photos HUMAN

Box closed, box open, all parts laid out. These go on the sales page.
Order packaging materials HUMAN

Boxes, foam inserts, stickers, tape. Amazon or Uline for bulk.

Plain English Labels

Instead of "Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 4GB" write "Small Computer (the brain)"
Instead of "SX1262 LoRa HAT" write "Long-Range Radio (talks to other nodes)"

Payment & Checkout

Let people actually buy it

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Stripe account ready DONE

Already integrated on the site
Create Stripe products for each tier HUMAN

Go to Stripe Dashboard → Products → Add each tier with price
Add buy buttons to campaign page AI CAN HELP

Connect tier buttons to Stripe Checkout. I can write the code.
Set up order notification AI CAN HELP

Get Discord/email alert when someone orders. Webhook to your server.
Test checkout flow HUMAN

Use Stripe test mode. Buy your own product. Make sure it all works.

Stripe Tip

Use "Payment Links" for fastest setup - no code needed. Or I can build a proper checkout page.

Shipping & Fulfillment

Actually get it to people

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Weigh a complete kit HUMAN

Need weight + box dimensions for shipping calculator
Get shipping rates HUMAN

USPS Priority Mail is usually best for small electronics. Check pirateship.com
Create packing checklist AI CAN HELP

So you never forget an item. Print and check off each box.
Set up shipping label printing HUMAN

Pirateship, Shippo, or direct from USPS. Saves trips to post office.
Decide on shipping policy HUMAN

Free shipping over $X? Flat rate? Calculated? International?

Start Simple

Ship first 10 orders yourself. Learn what breaks, what people ask about. THEN think about scale.

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