It's basically a device which can share location and send text messages without any other network like cell towers. It uses a Lora radio. meshtastic.org/docs/introduction/@@troxxa8
@@TheyalwayslieD-z2x Keep your eye on the Aliexpress Lilygo store. Small batches pop up once a while. You just have to be fast to snag one. I have had better luck on Aliexpress compared to the Lilygo official website.
T-Deck is currently available at normal price in Lily-Go official store: www.lilygo.cc/products/t-deck?variant=43087936553141 They have some now but can be gone fast.
I recommend joining Tindie product waitlist. I have had some good luck with that. When a batch arrives you just quickly log in and order one. www.tindie.com/products/lilygo/lilygo-t-deck-esp32-s3-lora-module-28-inch-lcd/
I made my second print of this case a tiny amount bigger. The original .stl is a very tight fit. You will need to sand it a little from inside from the top part so that the display can snap easily into position without damaging anything.
I agree. It was a tight fit. Had me bit worried when I tried to push the device into the front case. I also had to trim it just a tiny bit with a blade@@HackMyWayOut
I have an idea to make this device into ultimate SHTF messaging tool. Basically, the idea is to create an open source version of SpotX with no monthly subscription fees and no reliance on ground-based authentication gateways and delivery gateway, which will become inoperable in SHTF scenarios. What would it take to make T-deck send and receive messages on 240-270MHz (instead of current 866 Wi-Fi frequencies) , and also on 430s TinyGS satellites???
Hmm I think SX1262 chip can do 100 to 1000 MHz roughly. 240-270 would not be legal in some areas but that would not be impossible. Not familiar with TinyGS but that project looks interesting!
Makes me wonder what kind of abuse the components suffer on sloppy Chinese assembly lines, if the screen protector alone has numerous scratches out of the box? 🤔😉
I have received items from Aliexpress which have been all banged and scratched up. Some have been perfect. I guess there is just enough quality control to see that the item is working.
