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Meshtastic

@meshtastic.org
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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 @meshtastic.org · 22/08/2026
Dragon Con event firmware is officially live! 🐲 Your con badge gets you through the door, your node gets you on the mesh! Infrastructure nodes will be up around the con, so coverage will follow you from the lobby to the parade route. dragon.meshtastic.or... #DragonCon #Meshtastic #CommunityMesh
A digital graphic of a purple and yellow convention badge on a lanyard. At the top, text reads "Dragontastic 2026, SEP 3-7, ATL". In the center is a cartoon green dragon holding a black Meshtastic radio device. Below the dragon, large text reads "NODE NAME: On the mesh", followed by the description "Infrastructure nodes going up around the convention — flash before you head downtown." The bottom of the badge lists technical details: "PRESET: MEDIUM_FAST" and "SLOT: 45", alongside a barcode, the Meshtastic logo, and the URL dragon.meshtastic.org. The words "EVENT FIRMWARE" are printed vertically on the right edge.
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 17/08/2026
Burning Mesh 2026 firmware is live. Radical self-reliance means your off-grid comms are on you. Flash the firmware before you roll out. Don't wait till you're dusty to sort this out. 🥽 Flash at burn.meshtastic.org Setup info at burningmesh.org #Meshtastic #burningman #blackrockcity
Dark navy graphic with the Meshtastic logo in green at the top, subtitled 'AT BLACK ROCK CITY · 2026.' Centered below is a white radio tower icon with signal waves on both sides, glowing against an amber backlight. Bold headline reads 'Burning Mesh is ready for the playa,' with 'the playa' in orange. Below, gray text reads 'Flash before you drive in and you'll roll through the gate already on the mesh — camp to camp, deep playa to greeters, no bars required.' Green text below reads 'burn.meshtastic.org.' Footer text reads 'Aug 28 – Sep 7 / Black Rock City, NV / SHORT_TURBO · slot 33.'
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 15/08/2026
Ready to debrief from DEF CON 34? We need your intel. Share your Meshtastic node's performance in our short, anonymous survey 📝 . Every input makes the mesh stronger for next year. Open until Sept 15. defcon.meshtastic.or... #defcon #meshtastic #offgridcomms
An image announcement with a dark tech-themed background featuring schematic patterns and a smiley face graphic. At the top, a stylized green ‘M’ logo and text read 'M x DEF CON 34' and 'OPEN THROUGH SEPT 15'. Large green and white text in the center states: 'Tell us how DEF CON went for your node.' Below this, smaller white text explains: 'A quick, anonymous survey now lives in the DEF CON flasher. Tell us about your setup and any issues you hit — it's how we make next year's mesh better.' Further small text notes: '~5 minutes / anonymous / node name if you want credit'. At the bottom is a green button with the URL 'defcon.meshtastic.org' and smaller text next to it that says 'TAKE THE SURVEY' with an arrow pointing to the button. This image is a call for feedback from DEF CON 34 Meshtastic node operators to improve the mesh network.
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 13/08/2026
Spotted at DEF CON 34: the Lonely Hackers Club built a Meshtastic receipt printer that prints every message from the DEF CON mesh channels, live. Coolest build at the con! #Meshtastic #DEFCON #LonelyHackersClub *All nearby individuals notified of filming, given a chance to step away first
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 12/08/2026
We caught up with Jason at Rokland's DEF CON 34 booth! Highlights: their custom Meshtastic badge "Roky" 🤖 and a first look at the WisMesh Pocket V3, out later this month. 👀 #Meshtastic #DEFCON #Rokland *All nearby individuals notified of filming, given a chance to step away first.
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 12/08/2026
Are you using linux? Have you added the user to the dial out group? That could be the issue. If not the case, rather strange issue. If you're open to joining our discord, many in there would be happy to help get you sorted. Sorry for the troubles!
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 10/08/2026
Can you provide a link to what you're referring to? Also, more details on how the device is bricked?
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 10/08/2026
We caught up with Josh from Ham Radio Crash Course (HRCC) at Ham Radio Village at DEF CON to hear what's going on this year! Check out Josh's channel: www.youtube.com/@HamRadioCra... *All nearby individuals were notified of filming and given an opportunity to step away before starting.
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 06/08/2026
Just arrived in Vegas and we’re cooking in this 115° heat, but the mesh is cooking too 😎🔥 Looking forward to meeting everyone at DEF CON! #Meshtastic #DEFCON #Vegas
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 30/07/2026
DEF CON 34 attendees, the time has come. Special event firmware is live. flash → defcon.meshtastic.org See you on the mesh. #meshtastic #defcon34 #meshnetwork
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 22/07/2026
We’ve been getting asked a lot lately about contributing, so we wanted to break it down for everyone. 💬 Getting started is easy, especially when you start with hello! Follow this easy 3-step recipe! 📡 #Meshtastic #OpenSource #Developers #LoRa #TechCommunity
Here is the alt text converted into a single, clean paragraph:  Infographic titled "Meshtastic: New here? Start with hello. No secret handshake - just a simple three-step recipe." A green robot graphic points to three numbered steps. Step 1: Use it: Get hands-on with the hardware, firmware, and client apps so you understand the practical, real-world flow. Step 2: Talk to us on Discord: Hop into the #firmware, #android, #apple, #web, or #python channels before a giant PR. Communication matters as much as code. Step 3: Take small bites: Help with existing issues, add reviews to open PRs, or test features to get familiar with the codebase. Text at the bottom reads: "Honestly? Just pop into Discord and say hello. We're always excited to welcome new faces" with the link meshtastic.org/docs/developers/
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 15/07/2026
We're heading to Open Sauce this weekend (July 17–19) 🎉 No booth number yet since they're working through a new assignment process this year, but we will have one, so find us and come say hi! Bring your device and flash it to join the mesh 📡: opensauce.meshtastic... #Meshtastic #OpenSauce2026
Event flyer with the text 'Come see us at Open Sauce' on a dark blue background with yellow cursor arrow icons. Center shows the Meshtastic mascot, a green device with an antenna and two hands, next to the Meshtastic logo and tagline 'Off-grid, long-range, open-source.' Bottom text reads 'Open Sauce, July 17-19, 2026, www.opensauce.com,' with yellow tree and radio device silhouettes in the corners.
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 30/06/2026
📚 Complete docs are now built into the Meshtastic app, available for Android & iOS in the stores now. Works fully off-grid and refreshes with every update. Also: firmware 2.7.26 beta is live, packed with new features and fixes 🚀. Flash it and tell us what you think!
Meshtastic promotional graphic. Left side, light gray background: the Meshtastic logo and headline 'Complete docs, now inside the app.' Below it, text reads '30+ pages of user and developer docs built into the app, always available off grid, and refreshed automatically with every app update.' A simple line-drawn robot mascot with antenna stands below, waving. Right side, green background: 'Android' and 'iOS' pill labels above two overlapping phone screenshots showing the app's Help & Documentation screen, listing topics like Getting Started, Bluetooth Device Connection, Messages & Channels, Nodes List, Firmware Updates, Map & Waypoints, Settings, and Telemetry & Sensors.
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 28/05/2026
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us at Ubuntu Summit 26.04! If you missed Jonathan Bennett's "Hands-on Meshtastic" talk, the video is now on Canonical Ubuntu's YouTube. Catch our history, open source culture, and live demo! 📺 youtu.be/zmGY4ImCML8 #UbuntuSummit #Meshtastic
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Hands-on Meshtastic | Ubuntu Summit 26.04
Why was Meshtastic created? And what are the use cases for it? Meshtastic is an open source, off-grid, decentralized messaging system. It uses low-power radi...
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 27/05/2026
26.04 is in reference to the latest LTS version of Ubuntu. canonical.com/blog/canonic...
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CNX Software @cnx-software.com · 26/05/2026
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RAKwireless WisMesh Pi HAT RAK6421 turns your Raspberry Pi 4/5 into a modular Meshtastic gateway - CNX Software
RAKwireless WisMesh Pi HAT RAK6421 is a modular Meshtastic gateway expansion board for Raspberry Pi 4/5 that adds support for the company’s WisBlock
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 27/05/2026
We're really exited about this device! It's going to make getting started with #Meshtastic on Linux much easier! More exciting things coming too!
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 26/05/2026
His topic is "Hands-on Meshtastic," sharing the project's history, open-source culture, and a live demo. Register online now at: ubuntu.com/summit See you there! #UbuntuSummit2604 #UbuntuSummit #Meshtastic
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Ubuntu Summit 26.04 | Ubuntu
The Ubuntu Summit is a showcase for the innovative and the ambitious. We invite all experts, builders, engineers, tinkerers, designers and dreamers to join us for an unforgettable three days.
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 26/05/2026
This year, the summit reflects the open-source community: fully decentralized. Whether you are at the venue or tuning in online, you can join Jonathan's session from anywhere.
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 26/05/2026
Meshtastic will be at Ubuntu Summit 26.04! Our developer, Jonathan Bennet, will be speaking live from London on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 9:30 AM local time. (1/3)
Promotional graphic for Ubuntu Summit 26.04 on a dark background. The text reads "Hands-on Meshtastic" by Jonathan Bennett, Meshtastic. The graphic includes a black-and-white headshot of Jonathan, the orange Ubuntu logo, the Meshtastic raccoon logo, and the event details: "May 27-28, 2026 Online
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 01/05/2026
While you're exploring the event, be sure to drop by the Seeed and Rokland booths for all your Meshtastic hardware needs. Stick around, and you might just bump into a developer or two! See you in Dayton! 📻
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 03/03/2026
Don't have a pass yet? Visit the event page below for the full meetup details and to secure your voucher code for a FREE ticket to the event! 🔗 meshtastic.com/ew26
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Meshtastic Solutions at Embedded World 2026
Visit Meshtastic Solutions at Embedded World 2026. Learn about our mesh networking solutions and connect with our team.
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 03/03/2026
HEADING TO EMBEDDED WORLD 2026? 🇩🇪 Next week, Meshtastic Solutions, Inc. is hosting a community meetup at their booth at embeddedworld 2026 in Nuremberg! Come hang out, talk hardware, and meet fellow community members. #ew26 #Meshtastic #embeddedworld #Community #MakerCommunity
This image is a professional advertisement poster for the "embeddedworld Exhibition&Conference". The background features a purple-to-pink gradient with a fading pixelated square pattern, mostly pink and magenta. In the top right is the 'embeddedworld' logo, a red cube inside a larger blue 'C' shape, accompanied by bold stacked text: "embeddedworld" and "Exhibition&Conference". Centered below this title are two dark blue rectangular panels with white text. The top panel explicitly states the dates: "10 – 12.3.2026", and the bottom panel provides the location: "NUREMBERG | GERMANY". Below these panels, large, bold blue text emphatically urges viewers to "SECURE TICKET VOUCHER NOW!
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 18/02/2026
Exciting blog post coming tomorrow... #meshtastic #itak
A person is holding a smartphone with a map application showing trails and a tracked location. The phone is next to a black, rectangular communication device with an antenna, which is resting on a wet, charred tree stump. The device has a small green indicator light. The background is a dense forest with tall, dark tree trunks and a dirt path, with moss and ferns visible on the forest floor. The atmosphere is damp and overcast.
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 15/02/2026
They have a few options available.
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 14/02/2026
(Note: If she wanted jewelry and you gave her a Heltec V3... that’s between you and her. We’re just here for the packets. 😜 )
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 23/01/2026
Good catch. We've fixed that!
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 22/01/2026
✨ New year, new look! Our homepage and web flasher just got a full refresh. Check it out and tell us what you think: meshtastic.org and flasher.meshtastic.o...
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Off-Grid Communication For Everyone | Meshtastic
An open source, off-grid, decentralized mesh network built to run on affordable, low-power devices
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 12/01/2026
We are excited to welcome Hexaspot to our Recommended Marketplace Program! Based in the Netherlands, easily source RAKwireless hardware with local shipping speeds in the EU 🔹 Starter Kits 🔹 WisMesh Tags 🔹 WisMesh Pocket V2 🔹 Antennas & Accessories and more Link here 🔗: msh.to/hexaspot
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Meshtastic Products – Hexaspot
Meshtastic® is an open-source communication platform that uses affordable LoRa radios to create a long-range, off-grid messaging network for areas with little or no cellular coverage. Using hardware from RAKwireless, you can build or deploy a Meshtastic®-compatible device and, when paired with a Bluetooth-enabled smart
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 22/12/2025
We tested out the new @elecrow.bsky.social ThinkNode M3 at Disneyland the other day and it went well. 🏰 It delivered reliable performance, with strong signal and consistent communication across the park. Battery lasted about 17 hours with GPS enabled. More Info at: msh.to/thinknode_m3.
A black Disneyland-branded backpack sits on a pink metal chair in an outdoor area, with sunlight casting strong shadows. A square ThinkNode-M3 device hangs from the zipper, next to a stylized letter “D” Disneyland logo, with a building and railing blurred in the background.
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 09/12/2025
Each device is crafted and tested in the USA, pairing thoughtful design with durable construction. 🌞 Learn more about the ATLAVOX Beacon: msh.to/rokland-atlav...
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Atlavox Beacon Solar Meshtastic Node w/ N-Female Antenna – Rokland
We are excited to offer the Altavox Beacon, from community creator Matt Donley and Altavox. As part of our commitment to the Meshtastic community, we have launched a new Maker's section where we spotlight and distribute new and evolutionary hardware from makers in the space. This spotlight is also exclusively for produ
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 09/12/2025
Rokland just kicked off their new Makers Market, a venture showcasing members of the Meshtastic community and the high-quality gear they design. Their first featured maker is Matt Donley of ATLAVOX — showcasing the ATLAVOX Beacon, a Meshtastic-compatible solar node built on RAKwireless hardware.
A rugged ATLAVOX Beacon solar node with dual antennas mounted to the trunk of a tree using a strap, surrounded by bright yellow autumn leaves against a blue sky.
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 28/11/2025
Rokland: Meshtastic-focused doorbusters + stackable coupons: 5BF → $5 off $50 15BF → $15 off $150 40BF → $40 off $400 They also have a $500 gift card + hardware giveaway, great if you’re after LILYGO/RAK gear or accessories.
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 28/11/2025
Seeed Studio: Extra savings on top of sale pricing, perfect for stocking up on XIAOs, T1000Es, or Wio Tracker L1s. BF25OFF150 → $25 off $150 BF60OFF350 → $60 off $350 BF100OFF600 → $100 off $600 Plus free shipping Nov 27–Dec 1 on orders over $150 (CN) or $100 (US/DE).
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 29/10/2025
📘 Read the article in Make: Vol. 95 🧠 Grab the digital issue: 👉 www.makershed.com/products/mak... 📰 Print version coming soon! #MakeMagazine #BoardsGuide2026 #IoTCommunity #Vol95
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Make: Magazine, Volume 95 - PDF
In this issue of Make: Top Boards for LEDs, Al, Wearables, Music, Boards Guide 2026 and More! Plus 39+ projects you can Make:
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 29/10/2025
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.
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 20/10/2025
📡 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
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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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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 25/09/2025
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 · 18/09/2025
🎤 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
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 18/09/2025
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
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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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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 16/09/2025
🚀 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 · 28/08/2025
👋 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 · 20/08/2025
#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
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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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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 13/08/2025
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
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...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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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 08/08/2025
Rokland is onsite with a booth and selling hardware.
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 27/07/2025
• 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
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 27/07/2025
• 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 · 27/07/2025
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. 🛰️ 🧵 1/4 #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.
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Meshtastic @meshtastic.org · 25/07/2025
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 · 18/07/2025
Make sure to come visit us this weekend at Expo Hall A, aka Fiesta Hall booth E12!
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