A user has generated higher zoom level map tiles for Meshtastic 2.6, based on OpenStreetMap data, and is sharing download links for various regions (World, Europe, USA, Canada, South America, Oceania). They also suggest formatting the SD card with a small block size (8K with FAT32) for optimal performance.
Meshtastic is an open-source project that provides long-range, off-grid communication using inexpensive LoRa radios. It allows users to send text messages, GPS locations, and voice messages over long distances without relying on internet or mobile networks.
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.
Meshtastic radio settings overview, including frequency bands, data rates, and custom settings for various regions.
Emojis can add a whole new level of personalization and fun to your Meshtastic devices. Learn how to customize your Short Names, add waypoints, and display expressive messages on OLED screens.
Guidelines for setting up and optimizing Meshtastic nodes, including role selection, location sharing, and network configuration.
A monitoring tool for Meshtastic MQTT root topic in the Sacramento Valley, California. Offgrid mesh nodes network with options to view messages, positions, node info, telemetry, traceroute, and neighbor info.
A review of Meshtastic, a cheap, encrypted, offgrid communicator using T-Beam devices. The review includes both positive and negative aspects of the project.
