254km (158 miles)! Anew record for Meshtastic and this time it was ground-to-ground! 🥇Kboxlabs was able to communicate from West Butte, MT with his solar node on Hailstone Butte in AB, Canada. Congratulations to him! Read all about his feat from him here:
Check out our new TAK Tracker role for standalone Meshtastic GPS devices! Now, easily report positions to other ATAK Plugin-connected devices within range with our latest version of the official ATAK plugin. Ideal for keeping tabs on your adventurous pets. -- and that's just one
🔍 Oh, what's this? Just showcasing a sleek new case for your T-Deck! Big shoutout to user AlleyCat for the craftsmanship! Link: Oh, and that other thing you may have spotted? 😉 That's for another time... We'll see 🤫
#Meshtastic
#StayTuned
#lora
🚀 DEFCON 32 Hackers: Level Up Your Mesh Game! 🔐
Get ready to join the exclusive Meshtastic network at
#DEFCON2024
!
✅ Scan our special DEFCON 32 QR code for a custom network config.
🔜 Stay tuned for more DEFCON-specific updates, including a special firmware release soon!
Want to win Meshtastic devices and swag? To celebrate the release of the new & improved Meshtastic 2.0 firmware on 1 Nov we're giving away Meshtastic devices, cases, and T-shirts to 3 winners!
Contest runs 1-30 Nov.
To enter:✨Follow
@themeshtastic
,✨Like & RT and tag someone!
The new
#Meshtastic
firmware v2.3.0 is now available! 🎉 This release packs in many great enhancements and bug fixes! 🔥
You can check the full release notes on GitHub for all the details: 🔗
As always, a huge thanks to all the contributors who helped
@n0vsec
@defcon
@ResortsWorldLV
We’re sorry this happened to you! There have been a couple of reports, mostly non-Meshtastic related, of
#defcon
attendees receive unfair treatment because of technology they had with them. We hope you’re doing better now!
You've been asking, we're delivering! 🙌🔥 The long awaited video is here from Meshtastic developer
@jp_bennett
on how to set up
#meshtastic
on your Raspberry Pi and other Linux-native devices! 💻⚡
Watch now to get the full walkthrough:
#MeshNetworks
🎉 Exciting News! The v2.5.0 alpha release is here! 🚀
🔐 This update introduces new Public Key encryption for direct messages and enhanced session key-based security for remote admin messages — making your communication more secure than ever!
⚠️ While we view this as a stable
Our community is pretty creative in how they build their Meshtastic nodes. We have a running joke where we have to specify that it's
#notabomb
so people don't get concerned 😅. Show us your totally
#notabomb
#meshtastic
nodes
🛰️ Attention ATAK Enthusiasts! 🛡️
You asked, we're delivering! Meshtastic developer Ben, aka "thebentern", walks you through the official Meshtastic ATAK plugin in our latest video. 🎥
🔗 Check out the video:
#Meshtastic
#arduino
#meshnetworking
🚀 Attention Meshtastic Hackers! 🛰️
DEFCON 32 Special Edition Firmware is here! 🎉
📱 Steps to mesh success:
1. Flash the special firmware:
-OR-
2. Scan the QR code from our previous post to join the exclusive Meshtastic network at
#DEFCON2024
!
🔧
🚗🌐 How do you roll with your node? Is your entire setup mounted on the roof, or do you have a sleek in-car node with an antenna on top? 📡 Share your ride and setup using
#Meshtastic
! Let's connect and compare our on-the-go mesh networking adventures! 🤝📲
#CarMountedNodes
🎉 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the
#Meshtastic
Blog! 📝
Get ready for:
📢 In-depth project updates
🌟 Community spotlights
💡 Technical deep dives
Our first post covers NextNav's proposed 900 MHz changes and our official comment filing to the FCC.
🔗
🌟 Big shoutout to
@digitalocean
for partnering with Meshtastic! Their support is invaluable to our open-source, community-driven efforts. This partnership empowers us to keep building and growing. Thank you, Digital Ocean! 🙌
#Meshtastic
#Gratitude
#OpenSource
#Community
🌊 Ahoy,
#meshtastic
crew! 🚤
Community member Ashy just dropped anchor with this epic creation. This isn’t just any
#3dbenchy
– it’s the ultimate dock for your Heltec V3!
🏄♂️ Ready to ride the mesh waves in style? 🌊
🔗 Set sail and print your own:
Big updates from the
#Meshtastic
team on the latest
#FlossWeekly
episode hosted by
@jp_bennett
(a Meshtastic developer himself!).
Meshtastic developers Ben aka thebentern and AJMcQuilkin give listeners the rundown on all the new features and developments since our last
🚀
#Meshtastic
hit 50K Google clicks in 28 days! 🌐 We're nearing 10K members on Discord. 🎉 Massive growth & exposure across all social platforms, especially in the last month. Thanks to our community for making this happen!
#Exciting
#meshtasticcommunity
#offgridcomms
#lora
📈
🛠️Update Alert! Our web flasher just got better!🤘It's an upgraded all-in-one tool, utilizing the official JS port of espressif's esptool, and now supporting nRF52 & Pico UF2 file downloads. More robust and better compatibility! Live now at
#meshtastic
📝 We've got a new blog post!
Dive into the evolution of Meshtastic's encryption with our new public key cryptography scheme and its enhanced security in v2.5.0!
🔑 X25519 key exchange
💬 Stronger DM encryption
🔒 Better remote admin protection
🔗
We're beyond grateful to
@Rokland
for their incredibly generous donation to
#Meshtastic
! Support like this fuels major progress for open-source projects like ours.
Also, a massive thank you also goes out to everyone in the community who pre-ordered the WisMesh Pocket. Your
With all the teasing of new devices we did this week, we couldn't leave you hanging. Initial support added for both the T-Deck and T-Watch devices with the latest alpha release🥳. Please read the release notes, as there are some limitations at this time! 🤓
🛰️ Control your location's visibility on the mesh with
#Meshtastic
's new position precision feature! Explore more in our latest Youtube video! ➡️ Watch Now:
Shoutout to
@jp_bennett
for his work on not only this feature but providing this video as well!
Talk about exciting! 🎉 Meshtastic received some attention at Open Sauce 2023 in SF this weekend thanks to one of our incredible community members! 🌉He had the pleasure of meeting
@josefprusa
and gave him a
#Meshtastic
sticker! So cool! 😎📷
#OpenSauce2023
#TechEvents
#LoRa
⏰ Coming to Your T-Watch S3! ⏰
Check out the sneak peek of our upcoming alpha release (2.3.11)! Your T-Watch S3 now has new watch-face screens and a free-type mode for messaging! 🚀
👉
*Note: This is an upcoming alpha release that is not currently
Very cool! There was someone else that recently did something similar on a flight in Europe and also picked up nodes. Anyone recognize their nodes here?
Excuse my shoebox setup while I wait on a screw assortment kit from AliExpress to finish my
@TheMeshtastic
case build but made a total of 11 contacts on default LongFast traveling from CLT to LAX with my
@RAKwireless
RAK4361 WisBlock
For those looking to provide direct support to those impacted by Hurricane Helene, one of the best ways is through donations.
The Red Cross is actively providing relief and assistance to those in need. If you are able, please consider donating here:
Your
🔥 Attention Burners! 🔥
Burning Man Special Edition Firmware is here! 🎉
📱 Steps to mesh success:
1. Flash the special firmware:
-OR-
2. Scan the QR code from this post to join the exclusive Meshtastic network at Burning Man!
🔧 Bringing multiple
Big shoutout to
@spiessa
for sharing an incredible video that simplifies key concepts in Meshtastic! 🙌 If you've had questions, this is a great watch! 📷
#Meshtastic
#Simplified
#LoRa
📢 Important Meshtastic Network Tip! 🌐
Wondering about using Router mode? Here's what you need to know:
🔹 ROUTER, ROUTER_CLIENT, and REPEATER modes can:
- Increase packet collisions
- Reduce message delivery rates
- Decrease effective network range
🔑 Key takeaway: A
🚀 Attention Meshtastic Hackers! 🛰️
We have a limited supply of FREE "Hello My Node Is" and Meshtastic stickers available at DEF CON 32. Find them here while supplies last:
🎙️ "Meshtastic Adventures" talk, Fri 4:30 PM, RF Village
🥷 Darknet-NG booth, Contest Area
📸 Snap a
Excited for
@OpenSauceLive
2024? 🎉 Don't miss out on the action – scan the QR code to join our special OS event network! New to Meshtastic or haven't got your hands on a device yet? Have questions? Swing by our booth for hands-on demos and a sneak peek at our upcoming GUI 📱
Community member Ndoo's custom device using a
@seeedstudio
XIAO nRF52840 paired with the
@EBYTEWIRELESS
E22 series LoRa radio featured by Seeed Studio. 🚀 This awesome project showcases the innovative potential of the
#Meshtastic
#opensource
community 🌐
📱 Exciting news! iOS 17 is here, and so is our updated app! 🌟 We've integrated TipKit for handy tips (more on the way!), plus the "look around" feature in map views. Check it out! 🗺️
#meshtastic
#iOS17Update
#NewFeatures
If you missed the
@SeeedStudio
livestream, be sure to catch the replay! 👀 Some seriously exciting Meshtastic products have just been released. Check them out!
#Meshtastic
#offgrid
#IoT
#event2attend
Getting ready for our weekly livestream Making Next Gadgets, happening in 4 hours! For this episode, we'll have our dear Violet Su and joey jiang walk us through 𝑰𝒐𝑻 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉
@TheMeshtastic
!!!
Some highlights of this week‘s show:
1⃣️
🎃 Flash into Halloween Spirit! 🎃
Meshtastic’s Web-Flasher is now spook-tacular! 🕸️ Add some festive flair while flashing your devices—pumpkins, ghostly vibes & Halloween fun! 🎃
No tricks, just treats: plug in, select firmware, flash away!
#Halloween
#Meshtastic
#SpookySeason
Check out our latest alpha build!🔧This release is packed full of good stuff! Bug fixes for improved performance, new enhancements and partial support for two new Heltec boards. Check it out and let us know what you think!🔗
#meshtastic
#BugFixes
#newboard
Discover the Power Behind Meshtastic's Mesh Networking! 🌐✨
Ever wondered what makes Meshtastic's communication so reliable? We call it "Managed Flood Routing"— there's more to it than meets the eye! Dive into our latest blog post to explore the strengths and some areas where
Don't miss out! 🎥
@seeedstudio
is hosting
#meshtastic
live stream on 29 Aug, 7PM PST and it is a must-watch for anyone interested in how IoT can intersect with disaster response! Learn, collaborate, innovate! Set your reminders now! ⏰
#TechLiveStream
#HazardResponse
#event2attend
Making Next Gadget: Meshtastic for Hazard Response
We’re excited to invite you to co-create solutions for Hazard Response in our exclusive live stream featuring our CEO,
@256ericpan
, and BD Manager, Kingsley Li, as we delve into the co-creation of hazard response!
🚀 Version 2.2
#alpha
for
#meshtastic
is live! Stable users, stick to 2.1.X. Feeling adventurous? Dive into 2.2. New hardware, features, enhancements, and bug fixes in this release.⚠️ It's very important to read the release notes for details & warnings. 🔗
📸 Were you at
@defcon
31 last weekend and using Meshtastic? Share your event photos with the hashtag
#meshtasticatdefcon
! Let's relive those moments together. Stay tuned for a Discord call where your feedback gets its time to shine! 🗣️🌐
#DefCon31
#Meshtastic
@digitalbyte_
Congratulations and welcome to the cool kids club! You’ve already leveled up because the first rule of the cool kids club is to show off your node! 🥳
📢 Important Update: Meshtastic Public MQTT Server Enhancements
📅 Effective Date: July 15th
We're upgrading our Public MQTT server to improve performance, security, and usability.
⚠️ Important: These changes only affect users using the default PSK (Pre-Shared Key).
Here's
Meshtastic 2.0 is RELEASED!
Want to win Meshtastic devices and swag? To celebrate the release of the new release we're giving away Meshtastic devices, cases, and T-shirts to 3 winners!
Contest runs 1-30 Nov.
To enter:✨Follow
@themeshtastic
✨Retweet & TAG
#MeshtasticV2
Did you know the world record for the longest distance achieved by Meshtastic was broke last Sunday? By 40 km! In a pretty unique way too! This led to quite the excitement for those of us following along in the discord server. Check out the details here:
🔦Hackaday Spotlight! A
#meshtastic
community member ingeniously turned a garden light into a Meshtastic node. This project exemplifies the creative problem-solving and tech enthusiasm in our community. 🌞📡
#meshtasticcommunity
#lora
#offgridcomms
Check out this Meshtastic use case!
@MarsSoc_Chicago
recently tested using Meshtastic with their EVALink system for tracking crew members during EVAs at the
@MDRSupdates
in Utah during Crew 261's rotation at the station. Their goal for the project
🚨Now on YouTube!📢 The second installment of our "Month of Modules" series! 🎥 This video will provide a basic overview of the Telemetry module and how it's used to gather metrics from different sensors, display them, and send them over the mesh.
#Meshtastic
#MonthOfModules
📢 Exciting news! Get ready for our "Month of Modules" video series coming this June on our YouTube channel! 🎥 Join us each week as we explore different modules within Meshtastic, providing you with an easy-to-understand overview of what they can do and how they can benefit you.
Our friends in Alberta, CA are at it again! Another weather ballon with a Meshtastic node has been launched and folks on the ground are tracking it! If you're interested in live updates, be sure to check out
#events
channel in the official discord server:
🚀 Attention Meshtastic Hackers! 🛰️
We have a limited supply of FREE "Hello My Node Is" and Meshtastic stickers available at DEF CON 32. Find them here while supplies last:
🎙️ "Meshtastic Adventures" talk, Fri 4:30 PM, RF Village
🥷 Darknet-NG booth, Contest Area
📸 Snap a
Community member Norman Jester (Der Kommisar (AYB/ALIEN) on Discord) just dropped a banger about Meshtastic! 🎵 Check out this catchy tune about Meshtastic... and weirdly
@jp_bennett
's beard 🤣
Introducing the first alpha release with Raspberry Pi Pico (RP2040) support! Initial supported devices are the Raspberry Pi Pico + Waveshare SX1262 LoRa Hat and the
@RAKwireless
RAK11310. This platform is still very new to Meshtastic, so it may be buggier than other (1/2)
#event2attend
Making Next Gadget: IoT into the Wild with Meshtastic
Join us for another episode of "Making Next Gadget," our weekly livestream series! This week, we'll dive into
#IoT
the Wild with
@TheMeshtastic
. Our amazing colleagues Joey (VP) and Violet (BD Manager) will
Tonight (Tues, 7–9 p.m.) we're hosting another virtual
#Meshtastic
meetup. If you're in the PHL area, turn on your
#LoRa
radio and see if you can connect to the network! Here's the Jitsi link:
Meshtastic 2.0 is RELEASED!
Want to win Meshtastic devices and swag? To celebrate the release of the new release we're giving away Meshtastic devices, cases, and T-shirts to 3 winners!
Contest runs 1-30 Nov.
To enter:✨Follow
@themeshtastic
✨Retweet & TAG
#MeshtasticV2
@trappedpatriot
Thank you for sharing your concerns about these recent changes. We appreciate your perspective, but we’d like to clarify some points:
1. Regarding your comment about adoption being "crippled," we respectfully disagree. Meshtastic has experienced explosive growth over the last
🚨Premiering on YouTube now! 🚨 📢The fifth and final installment of our "Month of Modules" series is now live on YouTube! 🎥 This video will provide a basic overview of the Canned Messages module. 1/2
#Meshtastic
#MonthofModules
#offgrid
#lora
@RAKwireless
(2/2) architectures and have limited functionality past the core features. Please be sure to report any issues you come across via our GitHub.
🚨Now on YouTube! 🚨📢The fourth installment of our "Month of Modules" series! 🎥This video will provide a basic overview of the External Notification module which is used to notify you of any text messages received on your mesh.
#Meshtastic
#MonthOfModules
Check out our latest video covering range issues. In this video we go over some ways to increase your mesh network's range with Meshtastic and troubleshoot common range issues.
🚨On Youtube in 1 Hour! 7 PM PDT/9 PM CDT/10 PM EDT📢 The first installment of our "Month of Modules" series! 🎥 This video will provide a basic overview of the Serial module and how it's used to integrate other devices and peripherals with Meshtastic.
#meshtastic
#monthofmodules
@petrkr
@LabOctopus
Great work!🥳 Just so you know closing something as "not planned" doesn't necessarily mean "not possible" and of course what "can't be done" one day might be possible a year later. It's hard to get all the features we want. We're looking forward to your PR that adds support
@Rokland
Huge shout-out to
@Rokland
's employees for their incredible dedication! 🙌 We know many in the Meshtastic community rely on Rokland for their gear, and it's amazing to see your team go above and beyond—even in tough conditions. Thank you for keeping us connected! ⚡📡
#Meshtastic