***Putting this out just a little early because I know everyone will be busy later in the week.
πβ‘οΈπ My Current Recommendations for Mesh Radios as Stocking Stuffers. These mesh nodes all work for Meshtastic and they should all work on Reticulum soon. πβ‘οΈπ
π Use this holiday season as an opportunity to build out your local mesh.
π If you were giving a neighbor or loved one a gift anyways, give them the gift of a mesh node.
π Do you have to do a Secret Santa gift exchange at work? Get them a mesh node. This will also get a conversation started when folks see your recipient open the present.
π For parents: Was your kid good this year? Get them a mesh node. Tell them an elf made it special just for them.
πβ‘οΈπ You may want to order them ASAP to make sure you get them in time for Christmas. πβ‘οΈπ
(These recommended nodes should all have Reticulum firmware available shortly on the community firmware GitHub)
π SeeedStudio T1000-e: My top choice for EDC (Everyday Carry) mesh node. It has no external antenna, waterproof, compact and reliable.
π Rak WisBlock: My go to for building solar-powered repeaters. With ultra-low power usage, itβs perfect for long-term, remote setups.
π΅ Lilygo T-Deck: For a standalone all-in-one deviceβno phone or tablet required. It has the classic BlackBerry-style form factor, and once the new UI is ready, this will be a must have. Everyone will want one, consider getting one before the rush comes.
πΈ Heltec v3: If youβre just starting out, this is a low cost option is a solid entry-level unit and easy to find with a case included. Easy to experiment with and great for beginners.
π¨οΈ Got a 3D printer? Skip the Heltec V3 and print your own case and dive straight into a custom Rak build. It is just slight more expensive and far better on power consumption.
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