News
Latest updates from the mesh networking world, firmware releases, and community announcements.
EasySkyMesh PowerSaving 17: RX Sleep Down to 0.9 mA
EasySkyMesh PowerSaving 17 adds RX duty-cycle sleep, pushing RAK4631 repeaters to 0.9 mA. Built on MeshCore 1.16, plus a GPS powersaving catch-up.
MeshCore Firmware v1.17: New Radio Logic and JSON Config
MeshCore 1.17.0 release notes: listen-before-talk rewrite, JSON config migration, new hardware (including our SenseCAP X1 port), and key fixes.
MeshCore's Next Release Will Ship With the SenseCAP X1 Built In
Our MeshCore X1 port merged upstream and will ship in the next release. Grab the full-feature v2.0.0 build with RGB status and haptics now.
MeshCore Now Runs on the SenseCAP MeshTracker X1
We built and upstreamed the MeshCore board port for the Seeed MeshTracker X1. Grab prebuilt firmware and flash instructions here.
First Look: Seeed SenseCAP MeshTracker X1 ($42.90)
SenseCAP MeshTracker X1 pairs dual-band L1+L5 GNSS with Semtech's new LR2021 LoRa chip in an IP66 sealed card. Specs and T1000-E comparison.
M5Stack Cardputer Mesh Kit: $48 Pocket Meshtastic Terminal
M5Stack's $48 Cardputer Mesh Kit ships pre-flashed with Meshtastic. ESP32-S3, SX1262, AT6668 GNSS, 56-key keyboard. Full specs and field notes.
EasySkyMesh PowerSaving 15: ESP32 BLE Companion at 15-20 mA
EasySkyMesh 15 brings ESP32 BLE companion power saving, no-time-drift on repeaters, and a May 4 hotfix. Built on MeshCore v1.15.
GAT562 30s Mesh Solar Repeater: 1W nRF52840 for $39.99
GAT562 30s pairs an nRF52840 with a 1W LoRa stage and direct solar pads for $39.99. Specs, the no-MPPT story, and RAK WisMesh 1W comparison.
Meshtastic 2.7.21 Alpha: HTTP Deprecation and LNA Default
Meshtastic 2.7.21 alpha deprecates the HTTP server on original ESP32, flips LNA on by default for Heltec V4.3, and adds RAK 13302 power support.
Heltec Mesh Node T096: nRF52840 + Amplified LoRa + GPS for $30
The Heltec T096 pairs an nRF52840 with an amplified SX1262 pushing 28 dBm, dual-band GPS, color TFT, and solar charging. Full specs and V4 comparison.
MeshCore Firmware v1.15: Repeater and Companion Notes
MeshCore 1.15 lands Heltec V4.3 and T096 support, nRF OTA updates, GROUP_DATA packets, a duty cycle CLI, and a notable rxgain default change.
EasySkyMesh Power Saving 14.1: Heltec V4.3 at 5.5 mA
EasySkyMesh 14.1 brings Heltec V4.3 support at 5.5 mA idle, FEM LNA toggle for 1W boards, powerlog CLI, and nRF52 companion savings to 5.8 mA.
MeshCore Firmware v1.14.1: GPS Sync, Duty Cycle, New Devices
MeshCore 1.14.1 adds GPS auto-sync, token-bucket duty cycle, SenseCAP P1 and GAT562 support, LNA toggle CLI, and three packet bug fixes.
Meshtastic Firmware 2.7.18.fb3bf78 Alpha: What's New
Meshtastic alpha 2.7.18.fb3bf78 adds multi-message storage, API port config, Rak3112 support, and InkHUD joystick nav for the Wio Tracker L1.
MeshCore Repeater Firmware v1.14.0: Path Hashes and Power Fixes
MeshCore repeater firmware 1.14.0 adds multibyte path hash, AGC reset, new CLI commands, and power fixes for Heltec V4, Tracker V2, and RAK3401.
MeshOS on LilyGO T-Deck: Standalone Off-Grid Messenger
MeshOS turns the LilyGO T-Deck into a phoneless MeshCore node. Full keyboard, offline maps, encrypted messaging, mesh tools. Hands-on overview.
RAK WisMesh 1W Booster Starter Kit: 1 Watt LoRa for $39
RAK's WisMesh 1W Booster Starter Kit pairs an nRF52840 with a 1W SX1262 PA and SAW-filtered receiver. Full specs and RAK4631 comparison.