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Meshtastic
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Meshtastic is an open-source project enabling off-grid, decentralized communication using low-cost, low-power devices. Perfect for adventurers, makers, and communities looking for resilient mesh networks without having to rely on traditional infrastructure
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Meshtastic is featured in Make: Magazine’s 2026 Boards Guide (Vol. 95)! 🙌

Big thanks to @shakataganai.bsky.social of the @bayme.sh and @makemagazin.de

Shoutout as well to our amazing hardware vendors — your support fuels the movement. 🙏

#Meshtastic #BoardsGuide #LoRa #OpenHardware
Cover image of Make: Magazine Volume 95 featuring the “Boards Guide 2026.” The top half includes a bold red MAKE: logo with white background. Below, the main visual shows a custom hardware board in close-up with multicolored electronic components, USB ports, and traces. Text overlay reads: “Boards Guide 2026: The Word is Board.” The design is clean and tech-focused, representing DIY hardware innovation.
October 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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📡 In the Network Ep. 3 is here!

Aaron Lee of Heltec Automation joins us to talk about the history of Heltec, their new LoRa 32 v4, some upcoming devices, and a sneak peek at the MQB platform for customizing hardware setups.

Watch now: youtu.be/lqFHkIDIwA0

#Meshtastic #Heltec #LoRa
In the Network: Interview with Aaron Lee - CEO of Heltec Automation
Welcome to the third episode of In the Network, a series where we sit down with the brands in the Meshtastic ecosystem to learn more about who they are, how ...
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October 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Meshtastic now supports the Heltec LoRa 32 V4! Unlock more output power (28 ± 1 dBm) ⚡, plus solar ☀️ and GNSS 📡 connectors. Still compact and pin compatible with V3—an easy upgrade for your setup! Available now in the flasher!

#meshtastic #LoRa #heltec
September 25, 2025 at 4:23 AM
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Meshtastic, via Meshtastic Solutions Inc., will be exhibiting at #TheThingsConference 2025 in Amsterdam 23–24 September!

🎟️ Tickets are going fast, use our link to secure your complimentary ticket now! → msh.to/ttc-tickets

#Meshtastic #LoRa #MeshNetwork #IoT #Amsterdam
The Things Conference
The Things Conference 2025 is where the global IoT ecosystem will meet. This year join 1,500+ professionals from 80+ countries in Amsterdam. The event will go beyond LoRaWAN and explore Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NB-IoT, Edge AI, energy harvesting, and much more.
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September 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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🚀 The latest version of #Meshtastic in the App Store now includes full support for iOS26 & macOS26 🎉 Both add TCP support, and the macOS app also gains serial support for device connection. Update today to explore the latest!

#iOS26 #macOS26 #AppUpdate #AppleApps 
September 16, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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👋 Support for the T-Deck Pro landed in v2.7.4 🎉 We never gave it a proper announcement—so if it slipped by, surprise! 🚀 It’s supported and ready in the #Meshtastic Flasher.

👉 Flash your T-Deck Pro now: msh.to/flash
👉 Don’t have one yet? Grab yours here: msh.to/t-deck-pro
A hand holds the LILYGO T-Deck Pro e-ink device showing the Meshtastic interface. The background resembles a newspaper, highlighting the e-ink screen theme. Text above reads “T-Deck Pro Now Supported!” with a link at the bottom: “https://flasher.meshtastic.org”.
August 28, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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#Meshtastic is teaming up with @seeedstudio.com & @hacksterio.bsky.social to launch a case design contest for the Wio Tracker L1 🛠️
Cool prizes! Open to all creators.
🔗 hackster.io/contests/SeeedMeshtasticDeviceDesign2025

#DesignContest #3DDesign #MakerChallenge
Meshtastic Device Design Challenge
Build long-range LoRa mesh networking device for reliable, low-power networking! With Seeed Studio and Meshtastic.
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August 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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At #DEFCON33, #Meshtastic ran its biggest mesh yet—2K+ nodes, thousands of msgs & an unexpected live vulnerability demo. Lessons learned ✅ Big plans for security, identity & UX.

Full recap 👉 meshtastic.org/blog/...

#Cybersecurity #OpenSource
...That one time at DEF CON! | Meshtastic
A recap of the Meshtastic DEF CON deployment, including a vulnerability demonstration and the project's response.
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August 13, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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Meshtastic @ DEF CON 33: Event Firmware Now Live

Meshtastic collaborated with DEF CON, Darknet-NG, the Lonely Hackers Club, and other prominent groups heavily involved in the event to ensure this year's firmware is even more successful than last year's. 🛰️

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#meshtastic #defcon #defcon33
Digital poster for Meshtastic at DEF CON 33. The background features vertical streams of binary code (1s and 0s) on a dark matrix-style backdrop. The Meshtastic logo appears at the top, followed by the words ‘AT DEFCON 33’ in bold green and yellow hacker-style typography. A green digital loading bar and the word ‘LOADING…’ appear below, with the URL ‘https://defcon.meshtastic.org’ displayed at the bottom.
July 26, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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We’re on the cover of c't magazine! 📖

It’s a proud moment to be featured in Germany’s leading tech publication. Print copies are out now or read online:

Main: www.heise.de/select/ct/20...
DIY: www.heise.de/select/ct/20...

Big thanks to our community!

#CTMagazine #OnTheCover #Innovation #Germany
Cover of c’t magazine, a leading German computer and technology publication. The main headline features balcony power plants. A prominent section in the upper right highlights “Meshtastic,” a tool for chatting without the internet, with an image of a handheld radio device.
July 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Make sure to come visit us this weekend at Expo Hall A, aka Fiesta Hall booth E12!
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#Meshtastic will be at #OpenSauce2025 next weekend! 🎉 Flash the special event firmware at opensauce.meshtastic.... If you’re attending, visit our booth, we’d love to meet you!
July 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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#Meshtastic will be at #OpenSauce2025 next weekend! 🎉 Flash the special event firmware at opensauce.meshtastic.... If you’re attending, visit our booth, we’d love to meet you!
July 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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🎙️ In the Network Ep. 2 is live!

We sat down with Eric Pan, founder & CEO of Seeed Studio, to explore their maker roots, early open hardware work, and how they joined the Meshtastic community. 

Watch now: youtu.be/S-8zRmyo1dY

#Meshtastic #SeeedStudio #LoRa #OpenHardware
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June 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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We KILLED the OLED UI🧨... to build something better. 

✨ Meet BaseUI and more in the 2.7 Tech Preview!

🔗 meshtastic.org/blog/...
Meshtastic 2.7 Preview: UI Overhaul - Introducing BaseUI! + New Input Support + TFT Unification | Meshtastic
Meshtastic 2.7 is here with a complete redesign of the standard UI, Introducing BaseUI! New input support on native linux, and the ability to switch between UIs on supported hardware.
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June 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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🎉 The first full (non-beta) release of the #Meshtastic Android app (in too long 😅) is live on the Play Store! Packed with upgrades, polish, and new features. Update now via Google Play!

🔗 Full changelog: github.com/meshtasti...
June 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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📢 Firmware 2.6.11 is out. We recommend updating as soon as possible.
🔍 Full details: github.com/meshtasti...
💻 Easily update using the web flasher: flasher.meshtastic.o...
June 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Excited to test out Heltec's new MeshPocket this weekend. It's a Qi2 powerbank + e-ink #meshtastic node in one. Additional power + comms, all pocket-sized.

#MeshPocket #TechOutdoors #Partner #OffGridComms
Image shows an iPhone attached magnetically to the Heltec MeshPocket and the contents of the package that are included in the MeshPocket's box including charging cable, data cable with pogo pins to communicate with Meshtastic device, and esp felt bag.
June 6, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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We’re thrilled to share that Meshtastic is featured in WIRED! 🎉 A few of our devs were interviewed about building resilient, off-grid mesh networks—and our amazing community made it all possible.

🔗 Read it here: wired.com/story/your... 

#Meshtastic #MeshNetwork #OpenSource
The Texting Network for the End of the World | WIRED
Everyone knows what it’s like to lose cell service. A burgeoning open source project called Meshtastic is filling the gap for when you’re in the middle of nowhere—or when disaster strikes.
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June 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Getting a mention in @wired.com'As latest "Incognito Mode" is a great way to start the week! Peep the muzi ᴡᴏʀᴋꜱ H1 🔥

Link to timestamp here: youtu.be/wnhCuYRYCdM?...
Screenshot of a YouTube video showcasing a meshtastic device in a green 3D printed case. Title of the video is "Every Cyber Attack Facing America | Incognito Mode | WIRED", various YouTube controls and UI.
June 2, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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🎙️ In the Network Ep. 1 is live!

We sat down with Ken Yu, CEO of RAKwireless, to talk about RAK’s journey, their role in the Meshtastic ecosystem, and what’s coming next.
Watch now: youtu.be/kGGa_2cmqNY

#Meshtastic #RAKwireless #LoRa
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May 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Need off-grid GPS tracking with no SIM required? Our SenseCAP Card Tracker T1000-E uses @meshtastic.org for off-grid GPS tracking & messaging. Compact, waterproof & Bluetooth-enabled, it’s perfect for outdoor adventures.

Full review by David Anderson on @hacksterio.bsky.social 👇
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May 20, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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📢 We’re sharing an update on Meshtastic Solutions! Learn about our recent work with manufacturers, new collaboration opportunities, and our commitment to the Meshtastic open source project.

🎥 Watch the video: youtu.be/AMvg1aobuzQ

#Meshtastic #OpenSource #MeshNetworking
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April 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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📡 Does your #meshtastic mesh have 60+ nodes, high traffic, or is an urban area? If so, you may have outgrown the default LongFast modem preset. Learn when and why to switch for better performance.

🔗 Check out our latest blog post: meshtastic.org/blog/...

#LoRa #MeshNetworking
Is LongFast Holding Your Mesh Back? Better LoRa Presets for Bigger Meshtastic Networks | Meshtastic
Improve your local mesh network by moving away from the default LongFast preset to higher bandwidth options
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April 23, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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This weekend I took a fun little trip up to Mount Mitchell (the highest point East of the Mississippi) to loan out my signal filter for our regional @meshtastic.org node on the communication tower site.

We turned it back on and got 100+ nodes within minutes, some over 100mi away.
April 7, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Friendly #DEFCON reminder: the deadline for the #defcon33 Call for Papers, Call for Workshops and Call for Demo Labs is now less than a month away! Get your submissions in ahead of the mad rush at the May 1 deadline for maximum attention. We can’t wait to see what you’re working on.
DEF CON 33 logo with additional text ‘deadline alert’.
April 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM