It is a 4-inch touchscreen device designed for Meshtastic®, powered by dual MCUs, the ESP32 and RP2040, and supports Wi-Fi, BLE, and LoRa®. It is an open-source, powerful IoT development platform.
StickiNote is a digital sticky note app designed for ESP32-P4-based embedded systems. It leverages the fast clock speed of the ESP32-P4 and MIPI DSI interface for a 10-inch display, ensuring smooth animations, fluid UI interactions, and an optimal user experience.
Eric's StickiNote app utilizes the ESP32-P4 microcontroller to create a digital post-it note system for smart displays. It runs smoothly on affordable hardware and serves as a central household device for leaving notes and reminders.
Meshtastic offers a text messaging service that operates without internet, satellite, or cellular connections, using radios to send and receive messages and GPS coordinates. It's designed for ease of use, allowing anyone to communicate in areas without cellular coverage or as a backup communication method.
Utilizing LoRa (Long Range) technology, Meshtastic connects nodes (small, battery-powered radios) within signal range, forming a mesh network. Messages hop from node to node, reaching recipients even without direct line-of-sight, thanks to the mesh's retransmission capability. Security is maintained through encryption, ensuring that only intended recipients can read messages.
**Getting Started:**
1. **Choose a Node:** Select a LoRa node compatible with your region (915MHz for North America, 868/433MHz for Europe). Popular choices include the HelTec ESP32 LoRa V3 and the Seed Studios SenseCAP T1000-E.
2. **Install Meshtastic:** Flash your node with Meshtastic software using instructions from flasher.meshtastic.org.
3. **Download the App:** Install the Meshtastic app on your device to pair with the node and join the mesh.
4. **Join a Mesh:** Connect with existing nodes in your area or start your own mesh network. Engage with local mesh groups via channels like LongFast for community interaction.
Utilizing LoRa (Long Range) technology, Meshtastic connects nodes (small, battery-powered radios) within signal range, forming a mesh network. Messages hop from node to node, reaching recipients even without direct line-of-sight, thanks to the mesh's retransmission capability. Security is maintained through encryption, ensuring that only intended recipients can read messages.
**Getting Started:**
1. **Choose a Node:** Select a LoRa node compatible with your region (915MHz for North America, 868/433MHz for Europe). Popular choices include the HelTec ESP32 LoRa V3 and the Seed Studios SenseCAP T1000-E.
2. **Install Meshtastic:** Flash your node with Meshtastic software using instructions from flasher.meshtastic.org.
3. **Download the App:** Install the Meshtastic app on your device to pair with the node and join the mesh.
4. **Join a Mesh:** Connect with existing nodes in your area or start your own mesh network. Engage with local mesh groups via channels like LongFast for community interaction.
The Meshtastic 2.6 Preview introduces major new features including the Meshtastic UI (MUI) for standalone devices, next-hop routing for direct messages, and InkHUD for e-ink devices. These updates aim to enhance user experience, improve routing efficiency, and maintain device data integrity. The release is in preview stage to gather feedback and ensure robust performance.
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