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Trail Mate open-source firmware leverages Meshtastic and MeshCore for ESP32 off-grid handhelds

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/04/13/trail-mate-open-source-firmware-leverages-meshtastic-and-meshcore-for-esp32-off-grid-handhelds/

Trail Mate open-source firmware leverages Meshtastic and MeshCore for ESP32 off-grid handhelds

vicliu624's Trail Mate is an open-source firmware for off-grid communication and GPS coordinates sharing, leveraging the Meshtastic, MeshCore, and other projects, and designed for ESP32 handhelds such as LILYGO's T-LoRa Pager or M5Stack's Tab5 with a LoRaWAN module. The Trail Mate firmware provides a fixed north-up GPS map, direct LoRa text messaging through Meshtastic or MeshCore mesh networks without relying on a smartphone, and prioritizes stability, efficiency, and interoperability over feature density. Trail Mate user interface highlights: Simple main menu with four icons: GPS, LoRa chat, tracker, and system utilities. GPS map Fixed North-Up map orientation (no rotation) Fully offline map rendering from SD card tiles (png/jpg files) Three switchable base layers: OSM / Terrain / Satellite Optional contour overlay for terrain shape awareness Real-time position marker for the current GPS fix Discrete zoom levels optimized for embedded systems Simple breadcrumb trails for path awareness Fast in-page layer switching via

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Ebokify 5d ago

LILYGO Launches T5 E-Paper S3 Pro ESP32-Based Device Featuring LoRa and MagSafe Charging
https://ebokify.com/lilygo-launches-t5-e-paper-s3-pro-esp32-based-device-featuring-lora-and-magsafe-charging

#LILYGO

mkb Apr 7

If you're a fan of dev boards from #Lilygo or #M5Stack, Launcher by bmorcelli is a simple but truly glorious piece of software.

Launcher makes it easy to switch between firmwares without flashing from a computer each time. When I get a new unit from M5, Launcher is usually my first stop.

Joebob sez check it out.

https://launcherhub.net/

Launcher Project | Web Tools & Firmware Catalog

Launcher firmware tools for M5Stack, LilyGO and ESP32 devices.

SuperIlu Apr 6

Has anybody tinkered with #meshtastic and the #lilygo T-Deck (Plus) or Pro?

I got curious about Meshtastic and the idea of a stand alone device w/ display and keyboard...

13 Apr 2

Pixel Camera Puts Lo-Fi Images In The Palm Of Your Hand https://hackaday.com/2026/04/02/pixel-camera-puts-lo-fi-images-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/
#Art #Handheldshacks #Camera #Gameboycamera #Lilygo #Pixelcamera

Pixel Camera Puts Lo-Fi Images In The Palm Of Your Hand

Some things have an undeniable appeal, and lo-fi, pixelated Game Boy-camera-like images are one of them. In service of this, [Raul Zanardo] created his handheld pixel camera that goes the extra mil…

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Hackaday Apr 2

Pixel Camera Puts Lo-Fi Images In The Palm Of Your Hand

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/04/02/pixel-camera-puts-lo-fi-images-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/

cnx-software.com Mar 31

T-Display-P4 smartphone-like devkit features ESP32-P4 MCU, ESP32-C6 wireless SoC, and SX1262/LR2021 LoRa transceiver

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/03/31/t-display-p4-smartphone-like-devkit-features-esp32-p4-mcu-esp32-c6-wireless-soc-and-sx1262-lr2021-lora-transceiver/

T-Display-P4 smartphone-like devkit features ESP32-P4 MCU, ESP32-C6 wireless SoC, and SX1262/LR2021 LoRa transceiver

LILYGO T-Display-P4 is a feature-rich ESP32-P4 + ESP32-C6 devkit, but with a smartphone-like design and support for GPS, Ethernet, and LoRaWAN through SX1262 or LR2021 LoRa transceiver, besides the usual WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.x, and 802.15.4 wireless connectivity. The T-Display-P4 is offered with either a 4.05-inch IPS display and a 2MP front-facing camera or a 4.1-inch AMOLED with a 2MP rear camera. The devkit is equipped with 32MB PSRAM and 16MB NOR flash for the ESP32-P4, a microSD card slot, a built-in microphone and speaker, a 3.5mm audio jack, a few USB ports, and a 9-axis motion sensor, as well as a GPIO port and two Qwiic connectors for expansion. T-Display-P4 specifications: MCU - ESP32-P4 CPU Dual-core RISC-V microcontroller @ 360 MHz with AI instructions extension and single-precision FPU Single-RISC-V LP (Low-power) MCU core @ up to 40 MHz GPU – 2D Pixel Processing Accelerator (PPA) VPU – H.264 and

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ishotjr ✨💙✨💗✨Mar 26

RE: https://chaos.social/@alexglow/116290732583697250

Going #live with @alexglow in about two hours! In #DayGlow Episode 9, we will be #hacking on Pocket #PenTesting Platforms, including the #DevKitty #CutieCat, the #FlipperZero, the #M5Stack #Cardputer, and the #LILYGO T-embed. Alex Lynd from DevKitty will also be giving away a free CutieCat to one lucky winner! Join the chaos at 3pm Eastern! 🤘🐬🤘

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9a5mjuKl4c