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...

@dec_hl

I was initially attracted to the idea (and also the fact that it's ready-built, though you'll probably still have to flash it with the latest #meshtastic version). Had a play with one. It was OK but eventually I settled on a Heltec V3, plus battery and case, to use with my phone. Also a lot cheaper.

Depends on how you want to use it but for me the convenience of a standalone unit didn't add up.

In fact I've now gone completely the other way and bought a T1000-E, which is just a tag with no display.

@ratcatcher

@dec_hl

I thought a t-deck would be more comfortable to use, but in fact just having a small lora device on my backpack and using my phone is (for me) the most comfortable way.

@dexternemrod

Same. I always carry my phone anyway so it's just a case of using an additional app on it.

@dec_hl