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.

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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.

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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.

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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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