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So this is weird; I picked up a new Bluetooth adapter so I could better test Meshtastic devices and my AAC-only Bluetooth headphones just work with it.
Maybe the root of my issue was just an incompatible radio, though I wouldn't have expected that to make a difference.... I dunno.
Also I think I may try to do a video of the configuration and installation of my next radio, though it'll be a couple weeks for it to be delivered.
Bonus points if I can figure out how the…

Continuing on my Meshtastic kick, (probably because I keep buying radios to play with...) This time I have a configuration guide for common settings I've found which are useful. Still a work in progress but I think most of the common options are there.
If I've forgotten something, gotten something wrong, or you have a trick I should add, let me know!

Useful Meshtastic Config Options
This guide provides a breakdown of common settings I have found to be useful for general use cases on the Meshtastic network with standard devices. For a full breakdown of all options supported in Meshtastic nodes, refer to the official documentation for Meshtastic.

Just finished my write-up of the Heltec Lora 32 #Meshtastic #Arduino device. I think I got all the basics covered, but if I forgot something, feel free to let me know! Tried to include all the relevant details of this device and the tech along with the steps I had to do …

Holy crap, still just rocking the default antenna on this #meshtastic radio, but somehow picked up a signal in Greensburg while in White Oak #PA!

All this talk of peer-to-peer texting via bluetooth with bitch at pushed me over the ledge; finally pulled the trigger to pick up some LoRA devices and installed Meshtastic on them.
https://heltec.org/project/wifi-lora-32-v3/
Thus far am VERY impressed with the capabi…

WiFi LoRa 32(V3), ESP32S3 + SX1262 LoRa Node, Meshtastic and LoRaWAN Compatible
WiFi LoRa 32 is a classic IoT development board widely used in many open-source projects and IoT products.

Took at quick peek at Jack Dorsey's new Bitch At application, (weird name btw, but whatever).
Build instructions according to https://github.com/jackjackbits/bitchat
Option 1: XCode
Option 2: XCode with Swift
Option 3: XCode manual
I was about to go on…

GitHub - jackjackbits/bitchat: bluetooth mesh chat, IRC vibes
bluetooth mesh chat, IRC vibes. Contribute to jackjackbits/bitchat development by creating an account on GitHub.

Finished my write-up on my 3d printed case for my Heltec Meshtastic LoRa radio. Supports a GPS antenna, temperature/humidity/pressure sensor, switch, and a 3Ah battery tucked under everything.
Article has the downloadable print along with source FreeCAD file, all assembly details, wiring schematic, and parts list for folks who want to build their own!

Finished my review and configuration guide of the Lilygo T-Deck Plus Meshtastic / LoRa radio. (This time with specs!)
All-in-all it's an interesting device, though the lack of a functional bluetooth radio while it's active is a real limiting factor in my use case, (as a personal radio that I can also use to remote admin other radios).
Anyway, see the full article if you're interested in more details; boosts/shares/comments are always welcome!

Review of Lilygo T-Deck Plus w/ Meshtastic
The Meshtastic project aims at offering text communication and low-bandwidth data across long distances without relying on any centralized third parties or corporate infrastructure, but most devices require a cell phone or laptop to actually interact with that network. The Lilygo T-Deck resolves this by offering an all-in-one product with a LoRa radio, GPS, and most importantly a full color touch screen and full QWERTY keyboard.

Back to my issues with my Heltec V3 not accepting to firmware to new versions, got the work I did to resolve the issue published for folks who have the same issue in the future. In short USB directly to 5v, GND, GPIO19, and GPIO20 accesses the JTAG directly.
If you have the same problem and it helps you, let me know!

ESP32 Heltec will not update - FIX!
Have a Heltec V3 ESP32-S3 Meshtastic radio which works but cannot update and the usual "use a good cable" and "has drivers installed" questions have amply been verified in your testing? So did I! Here's how I resolved this annoying issue, (and surprise surprise, it had nothing to do with the cable or driver...).

Grrrr, I'm getting rather frustrated with this #Heltec #Meshtastic build. I printed one case which fits the module and battery but doesn't support the environmental sensor or GPS module.
Grabbed another case and got it printed which fits the GPS module and en…