Voice of the Mesh

September 2025 - Community Support, DEFCON Insights, and TONS of hardware

Dive into updates from DEFCON, security concerns, and the distinctions between officially and community-supported Meshtastic hardware. Explore the latest in hardware with detailed insights into new nodes and devices. Discover standout community projects and exciting videos showcasing Meshtastic applications. Learn about significant firmware updates post-DEFCON and new hardware including three options from LilyGo and FIVE from Rak Wireless. Plus, get the scoop on ongoing design challenges from Seeed with discounts for hardware All Links for all topics: https://votme.sh/@voiceofthemesh/episodes/sept-2025 [https://votme.sh/@voiceofthemesh/episodes/sept-2025] SUGGESTIONS? Do you have suggestions for news topics? Cool projects? Community events? We’d love to hear from you! * Comment on Youtube! https://youtu.be/zz5o4bn4IMg [https://youtu.be/zz5o4bn4IMg] * Mention us on Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/votme.sh [https://bsky.app/profile/votme.sh] * Meshtastic Discord: https://discord.com/channels/867578229534359593/1335484455070077028 [https://discord.com/channels/867578229534359593/1335484455070077028] * 00:00 Introduction * 00:48 Blog 1 - Updates to Supported Hardware * 06:39 Blog 2 - Defcon Security Insights * 10:38 Firmware Updates and New Hardware * 22:55 Community Projects and Innovations * 34:47 Closing Thoughts LINKS ---------------------------------------- * Updates to Supported Hardware [https://meshtastic.org/blog/updates-to-supported-hardware/] – Meshtastic Blog * …That one time at DEF CON! [https://meshtastic.org/blog/that-one-time-at-defcon/] – Meshtastic Blog * T-Deck Pro Meshtastic [https://lilygo.cc/products/t-deck-pro-meshtastic] – LilyGo * WisMesh Tag from RAKwireless & MOKOSmart - Meshtastic compatible card sized node 868/915 Mhz [https://geni.us/wismeshtag] – Rokland * T-Lora Pager [https://lilygo.cc/products/t-lora-pager] – LilyGo * WashTastic - nRF52-Powered and Solar-Ready [https://www.elecrow.com/washtastic-nrf52-powered-and-solar-ready.html] – Elecrow * ThinkNode M5 Meshtastic [https://www.elecrow.com/thinknode-m5-meshtastic-lora-signal-transceiver-esp32-s3-1-54-screen-gps-function.html] – Elecrow * T-Echo Lite [https://lilygo.cc/products/t-echo-lite] – LilyGo * Raspberry Pi + Meshtastic Collection [https://store.rakwireless.com/collections/raspberry-pi-meshtastic-collection] - Rakwireless * I Hid A Meshtastic Node Somewhere In Alaska [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh1tN8CnPL0] - SaveItForParts on YouTube * No Cell Service. Can Meshtastic Save Us? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2cKsqjuMaM] - ElectricRanch (aka scotty from Strange Parts) on YouTube * Meshtastic Device Design Challenge with Seeed Studio and Meshtastic [https://www.hackster.io/contests/SeeedMeshtasticDeviceDesign2025] - Hackster * Send Messages to Meshtastic from Your PC… Or Home Assistant… Or Anywhere! [https://medium.com/%40tris.phillips/send-messages-to-meshtastic-from-your-pc-or-home-assistant-or-anywhere-adcf0246cb5b] – Medium * Joel Telling on Twitter [https://x.com/joeltelling/status/1961289520504349009]  * Long Range Indoor Node in Urban Enviroment [https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1mpwa41/long_range_indoor_node_in_urban_enviroment/] – r/Meshtastic * I Connected Two Drones With Meshtastic… [https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1mhb9pq/i_connected_two_drones_with_meshtastic/] – r/Meshtastic * Solar Node [https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1n4b773/solar_node/] – r/Meshtastic * Lora32 V4 samples are on the way! [https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1n27z0e/lora32_v4_samples_are_on_the_way/] – r/Meshtastic * Solar Flagpole Repeater [https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1mvvot9/solar_flagpole_repeater/] – r/Meshtastic

Open Sauce recap and a lots of new hardware on the downlow - VOTM August 2025

In this August episode of Voice of the Mesh, we explore new unreleased Rak and Heltec hardware along with a detailed recap of Meshtastic’s presence at the Open Sauce event. We discuss the array of clever, unconventional case designs for Meshtastic nodes created by community members. We also cover the latest firmware updates and highlight some notable community contributions. Don’t miss the shout-outs to creators like Jeff Gerling, who featured Meshtastic in their recent videos. Join us as we dive into the world of off-grid communications and innovative projects! * 00:00 Intro * 00:31 Open Sauce Event Highlights * 06:04 Firmware Updates and New Features * 07:30 New Hardware * 17:47 From the Socials * 25:26 Conclusion SUGGESTIONS? Do you have suggestions for news topics? Cool projects? Community events? We’d love to hear from you! * Comment on Youtube! https://youtu.be/xzWEEW2R88Y [https://youtu.be/xzWEEW2R88Y] * Mention us on Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/votme.sh [https://bsky.app/profile/votme.sh] * Meshtastic Discord: https://discord.com/channels/867578229534359593/1335484455070077028 [https://discord.com/channels/867578229534359593/1335484455070077028] LINKS * Team Meshtastic @ OpenSauce 2025 [https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1m6ml5b/team_meshtastic_opensauce_2025/] - r/Meshtastic * Get one RAK3312 on Us. ESP32-S3 + LoRa: More Memory, More Potential [https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1mc71kn/join_today_get_one_rak3312_on_us_esp32s3_lora/] - r/Meshtastic * Heltec v4 Beta Testing [https://discord.com/channels/867578229534359593/1371972338240851999/threads/1400290210348011672] - Discord * MeshTadpole [https://www.etsy.com/listing/4335650077/meshtadpole-160mw-22dbm-a-lora-915mhz] - Etsy * Meshtoad v2 [https://www.etsy.com/listing/4336679696/meshtoad-v20-1w-30dbm-a-lora-915mhz] - Etsy * MeshAdv Mini Launch Edition [https://www.etsy.com/listing/4316250332/meshadv-mini-launch-edition-loragps-hat] - Etsy * I’ve released STL files and a build guide for my MagSafe Meshtastic node! [https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1m2obym/ive_released_stl_files_and_a_build_guide_for_my/] - r/Meshtastic * Cassette Tape Node [https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1m1ui88/i_dont_have_a_3d_printer_so/] - r/Meshtastic * Ice Breakers Mints node [https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1lx7lde/my_nodei_made_is_cursed_but_arctic_thunder_is_so/]  - r/Meshtastic * Rpi Zero Node in tupperware [https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1m7tlx5/very_diy_solar_node/]  - r/Meshtastic * Prescription Node [https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1lvvp99/whatdyall_think_of_my_node/]  - r/Meshtastic * PVC Boat Node [https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1ltbayo/boat_node/] - r/Meshtastic * Candy Tube Node [https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1lytdhs/slimmed_down_my_seeed_nrf52_kit_candy_tube_insert/] - r/Meshtastic * My T1000-E accessories are now available directly from Seeed Studio! [https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1m2y2q2/my_t1000e_accessories_are_now_available_directly/] - r/Meshtastic * 0 hop message from a plane 300+ miles away [https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1mdj8p2/0_hop_message_from_a_plane_300_miles_away/] - r/Meshtastic * Raspberry Pi Laptop causes mild Open Sauce procrastination [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu2BGnJ4pkU] - Jeff Geerling on YouTube * Open Sauce 2025 vlog: Day 1 (People, Projects, Pee-Board) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95Ec_XZBFMU] - Level 2 Jeff on YouTube * Hacking Meshtastic with a Raspberry Pi and GNU Radio [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_lbvqCQnMY] - Jeff Geerling on YouTube

July 2025 - Another UI Refresh! So much new hardware and another security issue

This ‘fatter than usual’ episode covers the exciting changes from the past two months. We dive into headlines including the preview release of Meshtastic 2.7, new hardware announcements, and insights from the official Meshtastic YouTube channel. Important security updates involve the use of private keys, while major firmware updates include support for new hardware and sensors. We also discuss new projects, articles, and events, such as the upcoming Open Source 2025. Stay tuned for a comprehensive roundup of all things Meshtastic! All Links for all topics: https://votme.sh/@voiceofthemesh/episodes/jul-2025 [https://votme.sh/@voiceofthemesh/episodes/jul-2025] SUGGESTIONS? Do you have suggestions for news topics? Cool projects? Community events? We’d love to hear from you! * Comment on Youtube! https://youtu.be/vSiNziUmzI8 [https://youtu.be/vSiNziUmzI8] * Mention us on Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/votme.sh [https://bsky.app/profile/votme.sh]  * Meshtastic Discord: https://discord.com/channels/867578229534359593/1335484455070077028 [https://discord.com/channels/867578229534359593/1335484455070077028] TIMESTAMPS * 00:00 Introduction and Overview * 00:38 Headline News: Meshtastic 2.7 Firmware Preview * 01:49 Repurposing LoRa Mining Hardware * 03:02 Security Issue with Private Keys * 03:56 Interviews on the Official Meshtastic YouTube Channel * 05:56 Firmware Updates: April to July * 09:47 New Hardware  * 18:16 Meshtastic in the News and Community * 28:55 Future Events and Conclusion LINKS * Meshtastic 2.7 Preview [https://meshtastic.org/blog/meshtastic-2-7-preview/] - Meshtastic Blog * A major solution to a miner problem [https://meshtastic.org/blog/a-major-solution-to-a-miner-problem/] - Meshtastic Blog * Firmware 2.6.11 is out - By Meshtastic.or [https://bsky.app/profile/meshtastic.org/post/3lrg6o422bj2q] on BSky * In the Network: Interview with Ken Yu - CEO of RAKwireless [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGGa_2cmqNY] - Meshtastic YouTube * In the Network: Interview with Eric Pan - CEO of Seeed Studio [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-8zRmyo1dY] - Meshtastic YouTube * Update on Meshtastic Solutions! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMvg1aobuzQ] - Meshtastic YouTube * Heltec MeshPocket [https://heltec.org/meshpocket/] * Seeed Wio Tracker L1 [https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/wio_tracker_l1_node/] * Heltec MeshSolar [https://heltec.org/project/meshsolar/] * Heltec MeshTower [https://heltec.org/project/meshtower/] * Elecrow CrowPanel [https://www.elecrow.com/esp32-display-series-hmi-touch-screen.html] * The text network for the end of the world [https://www.wired.com/story/youre-not-ready-for-phone-dead-zones/] - Wired.com * Hamvention Floor Walk 2025 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ux36R-6nRA] - KM4ACK on YouTube * INSIDE the SPEC5 Booth at Hamvention 2025! Meshtastic, Trekker Delta & More! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azr4B1ZLbCE] -  r/Meshtastic * Shout out to the Meshtastic dev team - Hamvention firmware [https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1kqal5h/shout_out_to_the_meshtastic_dev_team_hamvention/] - HamShack TV on YouTube * Random Meshtastic Projects - Flying, Silos, and Heltec Review [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyFLPSRB33g] - saveitforparts on YouTube * T-Deck Pro now works! [https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1li37gd/tdeck_pro_now_works/] - r/Meshtastic * OpenEmbed’s MeshWalkie Is a Meshstastic-Compatible Replacement Brain for the Quansheng UV-K6 [https://www.hackster.io/news/openembed-s-meshwalkie-is-a-meshstastic-compatible-replacement-brain-for-the-quansheng-uv-k6-c7bc2e09957b] - Hackster * How to Send Audio with Meshtastic [https://adrelien.com/how-to-send-audio-with-meshtastic/] - Adrelien * Citizen-Assisted Wildfire Detection & Prevention System [https://devpost.com/software/citizen-assisted-wildfire-detection-prevention-system] - Devpost * OpenSauce 2025 [https://opensauce.com/]

April 2025 - Patch Now! Critical CVE, Speed Boosting your Mesh & Solar Nodes Galore!

This month, we dive into a critical security vulnerability (CVE) that necessitates an urgent firmware update to at least version 2.6.2. We also discuss optimizing message presets for faster data transmission in your mesh network. Additionally, we spotlight new hardware releases including the Heltec’s Battery Bank, the Rak Wireless Repeater Mini, and the Seeed’s Solar Powered P1-Pro. Lastly, we explore community projects and real-world applications like managing large-scale networks and Meshtastic usage in the recent Portugal/Spain power outages. All Links for all topics: https://votme.sh/@voiceofthemesh/episodes/apr-2025 [https://votme.sh/@voiceofthemesh/episodes/apr-2025] SUGGESTIONS? Do you have suggestions for news topics? Cool projects? Community events? We’d love to hear from you! * Comment on here Youtube! https://youtu.be/b8wdK4jFujA [https://youtu.be/b8wdK4jFujA] * Mention us on Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/votme.sh [https://bsky.app/profile/votme.sh] * Meshtastic Discord: https://discord.com/channels/867578229534359593/1335484455070077028 [https://discord.com/channels/867578229534359593/1335484455070077028] TIMESTAMPS * 00:00 Intro * 00:32 Critical Security Vulnerability * 02:10 Optimizing Mesh Network Speeds * 05:44 New Hardware Releases * 12:45 Social Media Highlights and Community Projects * 21:05 Close out and Final Reminders LINKS * Meshtastic Firmware CVE Advisory (GHSA‑33hw‑xhfh‑944r) [https://github.com/meshtastic/firmware/security/advisories/GHSA-33hw-xhfh-944r] * Why Your Mesh Should Switch from LongFast – Meshtastic Blog [https://meshtastic.org/blog/why-your-mesh-should-switch-from-longfast/] * WisMesh Wi‑Fi Gateway – RAKwireless [https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wismesh-wifi-gateway] * MeshPocket Qi2 Power Bank Node – Heltec [https://heltec.org/project/meshpocket/] * WisMesh Repeater Mini – Rokland [https://store.rokland.com/products/wismesh-repeater-mini-reliable-coverage-expansion-for-smart-networks] * SenseCAP Solar Node P1 / P1 Pro – Seeed Studio [https://www.seeedstudio.com/SenseCAP-Solar-Node-P1-Pro-for-Meshtastic-LoRa-p-6412.html] * European Power Outage Mesh Shout‑Out – Reddit [https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1ka4en5/european_power_outage_huge_shoutout_to_the/] * RFIndex – Device & Antenna Database [https://www.rfindex.com/] * University Campus Node Project (Belgium) – Reddit [https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1jp0ltc/node_on_university/] * Renovated Shopping Mall Using Meshtastic – Reddit [https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1joog0i/i_renovated_an_old_shopping_mall_using_meshtastic/] * Cold Weather Charging of Li‑Ion Batteries – YYCMesh Blog [https://yycmesh.wordpress.com/2025/04/19/cold-weather-charging-of-lithium-ion-batteries-real-world-lessons-from-the-meshtastic-community/] * Solar‑Powered LLM over Meshtastic – CNX Software [https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/02/20/solar-powered-llm-over-meshtastic-solution-may-provide-live-saving-instructions-during-disasters/] * Meshtastic Prometheus Exporter – GitHub [https://github.com/artiommocrenco/meshtastic-prometheus-exporter] * Meshtastic Presentation by AI6VX (PDF) [https://k6mep.org/media/Meshtastic%20by%20AI6VX.pdf] * Tulsa Meshtastic Working Group Recording – Google Groups [https://groups.google.com/g/meshtastic-tulsa-network/c/widaflgjlRg]

March 2025 - Balloons, new hardware and protests, oh my!

From Semtech’s new LR2021 LoRa transceiver announcement to the Monticello Council’s consideration of a Meshtastic-based emergency communication system, there are plenty of exciting updates. We also discuss the latest firmware releases focused on bug fixes and new hardware support. Other highlights include new low-cost hardware options like the Seeed XIAO kits, community projects, and social posts, including a high-altitude balloon launch and nodes deployed at protests. Tune in to get the latest news and hear about innovative uses of Meshtastic technology. All Links for all topics: https://votme.sh/@voiceofthemesh/episodes/mar-2025 [https://votme.sh/@voiceofthemesh/episodes/mar-2025] SUGGESTIONS? Do you have suggestions for news topics? Cool projects? Community events? We’d love to hear from you! * Comment on Youtube! https://youtu.be/6SXUPfYBAgA [https://youtu.be/6SXUPfYBAgA]  * Mention us on Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/votme.sh [https://bsky.app/profile/votme.sh] * Meshtastic Discord: https://discord.com/channels/867578229534359593/1335484455070077028 [https://discord.com/channels/867578229534359593/1335484455070077028] TIMESTAMPS * 00:00 Introduction and Overview * 00:19 Latest Headline News * 04:58 Firmware - What’s up with the 2.6 series? * 08:42 New Hardware! * 16:15 Community Highlights and Social Posts * 25:27 Conclusion and Call to Action LINKS * Semtech LR2021 “LoRa Plus” transceiver supports LoRa Gen 4, Amazon Sidewalk, Meshtastic, wM-BUS, Wi-SUN FSK, and Z-Wave - CNX Software [https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/03/13/semtech-lr2021-lora-plus-transceiver-supports-lora-gen-4-amazon-sidewalk-meshtastic-wm-bus-wi-sun-fsk-and-z-wave/]  * Monticello Council considers new emergency communication system proposal [https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/monticello/monticello-council-considers-new-emergency-communication-system-proposal]  * MARCH 2025 CLUB MEETING - Meshtastic LoRa with Michael, KY4ZW [https://kk4gq.org/march-2025-club-meeting-meshtastic-lora-with-michael-ky4zw/] * XIAO nRF52840 & Wio-SX1262 Kit for Meshtastic [https://www.seeedstudio.com/XIAO-nRF52840-Wio-SX1262-Kit-for-Meshtastic-p-6400.html] * XIAO ESP32S3 & Wio-SX1262 Kit for Meshtastic [https://www.seeedstudio.com/Wio-SX1262-with-XIAO-ESP32S3-p-5982.html] * T-Deck Pro – LILYGO® [https://lilygo.cc/products/t-deck-pro?variant=45211147174069] * RAKwireless WisMesh Repeater System with Solar Panel + High Capacity Battery IP67 [https://store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-wismesh-repeater-reliable-meshtastic-repeater-for-challenging-environmentsrak] * ThinkNode M1 Meshtastic Transceiver [https://www.elecrow.com/thinknode-m1-meshtastic-lora-signal-transceiver-powered-by-nrf52840-with-154-screen-support-gps.html] * ThinkNode M2 Meshtastic Transceiver [https://www.elecrow.com/thinknode-m2-meshtastic-lora-signal-transceiver-powered-by-esp32-s3-with-1-3-oled-display.html] * Balloon Launch - @bayme.sh on BSky [https://bsky.app/profile/bayme.sh/post/3lljsthlxq22a] * Deployed my 3D printed, pole-mount, direct-attach Station G2 today. : r/meshtastic [https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1j4law3/deployed_my_3d_printed_polemount_directattach/] * r/meshtastic on Reddit: Went to Meshtastic presentation at local HAM club. Guy asked, “Anyone live on a hill?” and (I live on a hill) he gave me a custom made solar powered RAK chipset node. I put in on a pole. I am now meshtastic. [https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1jcxji6/went_to_meshtastic_presentation_at_local_ham_club/]  * Meshtastic 2.6 Map Tiles with higher zoom levels [https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1j1chem/meshtastic_26_map_tiles_with_higher_zoom_levels/]  * MeshDeck I made for Meshtastic remote administration, deployment, maintenance, and firmware recovery. Its also a toolbox. : r/cyberDeck [https://www.reddit.com/r/cyberDeck/comments/1jkxem0/meshdeck_i_made_for_meshtastic_remote/]  * Welcome to coconut wireless : r/meshtastic [https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1jl7p8o/welcome_to_coconut_wireless/]   * Nodes at protests : r/meshtastic [https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1jcx5yf/nodes_at_protests/]