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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 14d

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

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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 21d

🎤 Don’t miss longtime firmware developer for Meshtastic, and VP of Meshtastic Solutions Inc., Thomas Göttgens, speaking on the panel “Mesh technologies and LoRa, an update” at 14:30 on 24 Sept.

#Meshtastic #LoRa #MeshNetwork #IoT #Amsterdam

Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 21d

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.

msh.to

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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 22d

🚀 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

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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · Aug 28

👋 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”.

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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · Aug 20

#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.

hackster.io

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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · Aug 13

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.

meshtastic.org

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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · Aug 8

Rokland is onsite with a booth and selling hardware.

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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · Jul 26

• MQTT Config:
▫️ Broker: mqtt.defcon.org
▫️ Topic: event/defcon33
▫️ TLS and encryption enabled 🔐
▫️ Username: public
▫️ Password: 31337
▫️ Only Channel 0 uplink enabled by default
⚡️ Flash the firmware at defcon.meshtastic.or...

📝 Full userprefs:
github.com/meshtasti...

🧵 4/4

mqtt.defcon.org

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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · Jul 26

• Three encrypted channels preconfigured:
▫️ DEFCONnect (MQTT uplink enabled)
▫️ HackerComms (MQTT receive only)
▫️ NodeChat (MQTT receive only)

🧵 3/4

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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · Jul 26

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

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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · Jul 25

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.

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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · Jul 18

Make sure to come visit us this weekend at Expo Hall A, aka Fiesta Hall booth E12!

Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · Jul 10

#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!

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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · Jul 10

#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!

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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · Jun 25

🎙️ 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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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · Jun 21

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.

meshtastic.org

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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · Jun 13

🎉 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...

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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · Jun 12

📢 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...

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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · Jun 11

you are using it to also charge another device then that can considerably reduce it's capacity. I can fully charge my iPhone twice with it, but then of course that kills the battery pretty quick. But not bad if used as a last ditch need for charging.

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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · Jun 11

It's working pretty well. The only thing I haven't been able to really test is the range given where I'm currently located, I'm in a bit of a dead zone at the moment, but I was easily able to do several kilometers in my initial test. As for operating under its own power, a week plus easily unless

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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · Jun 11

Very cool!

Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · Jun 6

The MeshPocket is available on their website:

🔗 heltec.org/project/mesh...

MeshPocket Qi2 Magnetic Charging Power Bank, Meshtastic Compatible

MeshPocket is a mobile power bank compatible with Meshtastic and supports Qi2 magnetic wireless charging protocol.

heltec.org

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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · Jun 6

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.

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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · Jun 4

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.

www.wired.com

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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · Jun 2

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.

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