Voice of the Mesh

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

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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

Updates to Supported Hardware – Meshtastic Blog

…That one time at DEF CON! – Meshtastic Blog

T-Deck Pro Meshtastic – LilyGo

WisMesh Tag from RAKwireless & MOKOSmart - Meshtastic compatible card sized node 868/915 Mhz – Rokland

T-Lora Pager – LilyGo

WashTastic - nRF52-Powered and Solar-Ready – Elecrow

ThinkNode M5 Meshtastic – Elecrow

T-Echo Lite – LilyGo

Raspberry Pi + Meshtastic Collection - Rakwireless

I Hid A Meshtastic Node Somewhere In Alaska - SaveItForParts on YouTube

No Cell Service. Can Meshtastic Save Us? - ElectricRanch (aka scotty from Strange Parts) on YouTube

Meshtastic Device Design Challenge with Seeed Studio and Meshtastic - Hackster

Send Messages to Meshtastic from Your PC… Or Home Assistant… Or Anywhere! – Medium

Joel Telling on Twitter 

Long Range Indoor Node in Urban Enviroment – r/Meshtastic

I Connected Two Drones With Meshtastic… – r/Meshtastic

Solar Node – r/Meshtastic

Lora32 V4 samples are on the way! – r/Meshtastic

Solar Flagpole Repeater – r/Meshtastic

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!

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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

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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

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Meshtastic Firmware CVE Advisory (GHSA‑33hw‑xhfh‑944r)

Why Your Mesh Should Switch from LongFast – Meshtastic Blog

WisMesh Wi‑Fi Gateway – RAKwireless

MeshPocket Qi2 Power Bank Node – Heltec

WisMesh Repeater Mini – Rokland

SenseCAP Solar Node P1 / P1 Pro – Seeed Studio

European Power Outage Mesh Shout‑Out – Reddit

RFIndex – Device & Antenna Database

University Campus Node Project (Belgium) – Reddit

Renovated Shopping Mall Using Meshtastic – Reddit

Cold Weather Charging of Li‑Ion Batteries – YYCMesh Blog

Solar‑Powered LLM over Meshtastic – CNX Software

Meshtastic Prometheus Exporter – GitHub

Meshtastic Presentation by AI6VX (PDF)

Tulsa Meshtastic Working Group Recording – Google Groups

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

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This month’s headlined by the Meshtastic 2.6 firmware preview, which includes new user interfaces for larger screens, a second UI for E-Ink devices, as well as next-hop routing for direct messages. Other firmware updates and hardware developments include the FemtoFox, solar-powerable Linux node, and details on recent events and community projects. Explore how Meshtastic is evolving and making strides in mesh networking, and get insights into exciting community initiatives.

All Links for all topics: https://votme.sh/@voiceofthemesh/episodes/feb-2025

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In the first episode of Voice of the Mesh, we cover the latest developments in Meshtastic and related tech. This episode discusses the new Meshtastic Site Planner, updated features of the web flasher for firmware, recommendations on RF hardware for Raspberry Pi, and the launch of RakWireless’s Meshtastic Designer. It also includes news about new hardware from RakWireless, community events such as balloon launches, and interesting community projects.

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