A bidirectional bridge connecting Bitchat and Meshtastic networks allows local Bluetooth chat clients to communicate over long distances using LoRa radios. The system runs on a Linux-based device that relays messages between mobile devices via Bluetooth and the mesh network through a USB connection.
- Relays text from nearby Bitchat apps to the Meshtastic LoRa network.
- Broadcasts incoming LoRa signals back to all connected Bluetooth clients.
- Designed for Linux environments like Raspberry Pi using Python 3.7 or higher.
A clean-room, header-only C/C++ implementation of the Meshtastic LoRa mesh protocol designed for embedded systems. This standalone library allows devices to interoperate with the Meshtastic network without requiring heavy dependencies like Arduino, RadioLib, or FreeRTOS. It handles everything from raw LoRa byte processing to decoded messages including text, position, and telemetry data.
Key features include:
- Packet parsing and AES-256-CTR encryption/decryption
- PKI direct messages using x25519 key exchange
- Channel management and PSK expansion
- Protobuf decoding for various message types without Nanopb dependency
- Radio configuration including regional settings and modem presets
- CSMA/CA implementation for MAC protocol compliance
Seeed Studio introduces the SenseCAP Solar Node Series (P1 and P1-Pro) – solar-powered meshtastic nodes for reliable, off-grid mesh networking. These devices are designed for outdoor use, emergency communication, and remote data management, offering features like long-range communication, GPS (P1-Pro), and easy deployment.
Meshtastic is an open-source mesh networking platform designed to facilitate decentralized, long-range, and ad-hoc communication. This article provides a full guide on how to get started, covering its features, use cases, compatible hardware, and setup instructions.
Meshnology offers a range of IoT and Meshtastic related products including ESP32 LoRa modules, batteries, antennas, development boards, sensors, and cases.
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.
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.
The T-Deck is a compact device with a 2.8-inch IPS LCD touch screen, integrated keyboard, trackball, microphone, and speaker, running on an ESP32-S3 dual-core processor. It supports various frequencies and includes a GPS module and battery in its Plus variant. It features a U.FL/IPEX antenna connector for LoRa and can be flashed using Espressif's firmware download mode.
A review of Meshtastic, a cheap, encrypted, offgrid communicator using T-Beam devices. The review includes both positive and negative aspects of the project.