Voice of the Mesh

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! 00:00 Intro 00:31 Open Sauce Event Highlights 06:04 Firmware Updates and New Features 07:30 New Hardware 17:47 From the Socials 25:26 Conclusion Suggestions? Do you have suggestions for news topics? Cool projects? Community events? We’d love to hear from you! Comment on Youtube! https://youtu.be/xzWEEW2R88Y Mention us on Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/votme.sh Meshtastic Discord: https://discord.com/channels/867578229534359593/1335484455070077028 Links Team Meshtastic @ OpenSauce 2025 - r/Meshtastic Get one RAK3312 on Us. ESP32-S3 + LoRa: More Memory, More Potential - r/Meshtastic Heltec v4 Beta Testing - Discord MeshTadpole - Etsy Meshtoad v2 - Etsy MeshAdv Mini Launch Edition - Etsy I’ve released STL files and a build guide for my MagSafe Meshtastic node! - r/Meshtastic Cassette Tape Node - r/Meshtastic Ice Breakers Mints node  - r/Meshtastic Rpi Zero Node in tupperware  - r/Meshtastic Prescription Node  - r/Meshtastic PVC Boat Node - r/Meshtastic Candy Tube Node - r/Meshtastic My T1000-E accessories are now available directly from Seeed Studio! - r/Meshtastic 0 hop message from a plane 300+ miles away - r/Meshtastic Raspberry Pi Laptop causes mild Open Sauce procrastination - Jeff Geerling on YouTube Open Sauce 2025 vlog: Day 1 (People, Projects, Pee-Board) - Level 2 Jeff on YouTube Hacking Meshtastic with a Raspberry Pi and GNU Radio - Jeff Geerling on YouTube

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 Suggestions? Do you have suggestions for news topics? Cool projects? Community events? We’d love to hear from you! Comment on Youtube! https://youtu.be/vSiNziUmzI8 Mention us on Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/votme.sh  Meshtastic Discord: https://discord.com/channels/867578229534359593/1335484455070077028 Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:38 Headline News: Meshtastic 2.7 Firmware Preview 01:49 Repurposing LoRa Mining Hardware 03:02 Security Issue with Private Keys 03:56 Interviews on the Official Meshtastic YouTube Channel 05:56 Firmware Updates: April to July 09:47 New Hardware  18:16 Meshtastic in the News and Community 28:55 Future Events and Conclusion Links Meshtastic 2.7 Preview - Meshtastic Blog A major solution to a miner problem - Meshtastic Blog Firmware 2.6.11 is out - By Meshtastic.or on BSky In the Network: Interview with Ken Yu - CEO of RAKwireless - Meshtastic YouTube In the Network: Interview with Eric Pan - CEO of Seeed Studio - Meshtastic YouTube Update on Meshtastic Solutions! - Meshtastic YouTube Heltec MeshPocket Seeed Wio Tracker L1 Heltec MeshSolar Heltec MeshTower Elecrow CrowPanel The text network for the end of the world - Wired.com Hamvention Floor Walk 2025 - KM4ACK on YouTube INSIDE the SPEC5 Booth at Hamvention 2025! Meshtastic, Trekker Delta & More! -  r/Meshtastic Shout out to the Meshtastic dev team - Hamvention firmware - HamShack TV on YouTube Random Meshtastic Projects - Flying, Silos, and Heltec Review - saveitforparts on YouTube T-Deck Pro now works! - r/Meshtastic OpenEmbed’s MeshWalkie Is a Meshstastic-Compatible Replacement Brain for the Quansheng UV-K6 - Hackster How to Send Audio with Meshtastic - Adrelien Citizen-Assisted Wildfire Detection & Prevention System - Devpost OpenSauce 2025

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 Suggestions? Do you have suggestions for news topics? Cool projects? Community events? We’d love to hear from you! Comment on here Youtube! https://youtu.be/b8wdK4jFujA Mention us on Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/votme.sh Meshtastic Discord: https://discord.com/channels/867578229534359593/1335484455070077028 Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:32 Critical Security Vulnerability 02:10 Optimizing Mesh Network Speeds 05:44 New Hardware Releases 12:45 Social Media Highlights and Community Projects 21:05 Close out and Final Reminders Links 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 Suggestions? Do you have suggestions for news topics? Cool projects? Community events? We’d love to hear from you! Comment on Youtube! https://youtu.be/6SXUPfYBAgA  Mention us on Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/votme.sh Meshtastic Discord: https://discord.com/channels/867578229534359593/1335484455070077028 Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:19 Latest Headline News 04:58 Firmware - What’s up with the 2.6 series? 08:42 New Hardware! 16:15 Community Highlights and Social Posts 25:27 Conclusion and Call to Action Links Semtech LR2021 “LoRa Plus” transceiver supports LoRa Gen 4, Amazon Sidewalk, Meshtastic, wM-BUS, Wi-SUN FSK, and Z-Wave - CNX Software  Monticello Council considers new emergency communication system proposal  MARCH 2025 CLUB MEETING - Meshtastic LoRa with Michael, KY4ZW XIAO nRF52840 & Wio-SX1262 Kit for Meshtastic XIAO ESP32S3 & Wio-SX1262 Kit for Meshtastic T-Deck Pro – LILYGO® RAKwireless WisMesh Repeater System with Solar Panel + High Capacity Battery IP67 ThinkNode M1 Meshtastic Transceiver ThinkNode M2 Meshtastic Transceiver Balloon Launch - @bayme.sh on BSky Deployed my 3D printed, pole-mount, direct-attach Station G2 today. : r/meshtastic r/meshtastic on Reddit: Went to Meshtastic presentation at local HAM club. Guy asked, “Anyone live on a hill?” and (I live on a hill) he gave me a custom made solar powered RAK chipset node. I put in on a pole. I am now meshtastic.  Meshtastic 2.6 Map Tiles with higher zoom levels  MeshDeck I made for Meshtastic remote administration, deployment, maintenance, and firmware recovery. Its also a toolbox. : r/cyberDeck  Welcome to coconut wireless : r/meshtastic   Nodes at protests : r/meshtastic

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 Suggestions? Do you have suggestions for news topics? Cool projects? Community events? We’d love to hear from you! Comment on Youtube! https://youtu.be/e1Cki-dFv6o Mention us on Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/votme.sh Meshtastic Discord: https://discord.com/channels/867578229534359593/1335484455070077028 Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Updates 00:31 Meshtastic 2.6 Firmware Preview 03:16 Other Firmware Developments 05:58 New Hardware Highlights 07:49 Community Events and Socials 16:40 Hyper Mesh: A New Contender 23:38 Conclusion and Call for Community Input Links Meshtastic 2.6 Preview: MUI and Next-Hop Routing are here!  YouTube - ObviateIO - Meshtastic 2.6 is here with amazing new features Meshtastic Firmware Releases  GitHub - Femtofox  YouTube - ObviateIO - Meshtastic on Linux under $70 and under 0.5w! The Femtofox Pro  FOSDEM 2025 - Meshtastic - off-grid communication for everyone  YouTube - Meshtastic - Meshtastic Designer by RAKwireless – What You Need to Know!  ARRL - Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act Re-Introduced YouTube - Digital Rancher - Meshtastic Mastered for Large Events! Reddit - Ahugo096 -  “Aereal node for tracking” Reddit - HarukiToreda - “E213 PaperMesh Build Update” Reddit - Chrono_Constant3 - “Remote Node in the Wild Update” Reddit - TheOrieOfSelf - “Added a 915Mhz filter to my Station G2 —noticable improvements to signal and range” MtnMe.sh - Filter Reports BSky - @pugetmesh.org - new double-radio node BSky - @BayMe.sh - Balloon launch  YouTube - Digital Rancher - HyperMesh: Mesh Networking Unleashed!

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. Suggestions? Do you have suggestions for news topics? Cool projects? Community events? We’d love to hear from you! Comment on Youtube! https://youtu.be/rynt8t2DIi4  Mention us on Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/votme.sh Post in the official Meshtastic Discord: https://discord.com/channels/867578229534359593/1335484455070077028 Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Voice of the Mesh 00:37 Headline News: Meshtastic Site Planner 01:51 New Year, New Look: Web Flasher Update 02:39 The Crystal Oscillator Problem 04:14 Rak Wireless Launches Meshtastic Designer 05:35 Firmware Releases 07:50 Latest in Hardware 11:26 Community Highlights and Events 12:42 What’s on Social? 18:23 Conclusion Links Meshtastic Site Planner, an Open Source Tool to Optimize Your Mesh Deployments  New Year, New Look! I Goofed! The Meshtastic CRC Problem  RAK Wireless has launched the Meshtastic Designer  RAKwireless WisMesh Pocket Mini all-in-one  LowMesh Pocket-S Portable Solar Node  WisMesh Board ONE  BSky - Noisebridge Balloon Launch  Meshtastic Talk @ FOSDEM 2025  Reddit - First Solar node Reddit - Latest build: Birdhouse node  Reddit - The Use Case I Prepared for Happened: Meshtastic Found My Dog Reddit - My first Meshtastic device in action while skiing Reddit - Pretty proud of my first WisBlock build Reddit - Fresh Node Andy Kirby - “I have some BIG news!”