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Give example of setting device preferences

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But suffice it to say, it is really easy (note, you must use pip version 20 or later):
```
pip3 install meshtastic
pip3 install --upgrade meshtastic
```
then run the following python3 code:
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This pip package will also install a "meshtastic" commandline executable, which displays packets sent over the network as JSON and lets you see serial debugging information from the meshtastic devices. The source code for this tool is also a good [example](https://github.com/meshtastic/Meshtastic-python/blob/master/meshtastic/__main__.py) of a 'complete' application that uses the meshtastic python API.
You can also use this tool to set any of the device parameters which are stored in persistent storage. For instance, here's how to set the device
to keep the bluetooth link alive for eight hours (any usage of the bluetooth protcol from your phone will reset this timer)
```
meshtastic --setpref wait_bluetooth_secs 28800
Connected to radio...
Setting preference wait_bluetooth_secs to 28800
Writing modified preferences to device...
```
## Required device software version
This API and tool both require that the device is running Meshtastic 0.6.0 or later.