Lilygo T-Deck and Meshtastic - Encrypted Comms

In today’s video, we’re going over the Lilygo T-Deck, a portable stand-alone LoRa device that doesn’t require a cell phone to be connected to it for Meshtastic.

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LILYGO T-Deck

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[plzzz]

Every prepper need this along with the node and lora router.

[FlatEarthDisciple]

These are amazing. I've been lusting after this type of device for years. I really, really hope they take off soon. They have the potential to create a whole new alternative to mainstream cell phones. They SHOULD become a whole new alternative to cell phones.

[briankendall]

Thanks for taking the time to get this device and do the review. The moment i saw this device I was extremely interested in it. I am sure, in time, this device will become very polished and useful, but it is quite new.

[PreparedOverlander]

I have 6 of these now, 4 LILYGO® TTGO Meshtastic T-Beam and 2 Meshtastic T-Echo. I plan to use these around my neighborhood and when I go camping/overlanding. We can use text messages instead of the radio, which I use now.

If you live in an area that is prone to power outages, these may come in handy for neighbors to chat and check in on each other if the cell phones dont work.

[PreparedOverlander]

I recently did a test to see how these would work paired with other digital devices besides a cell phone.
I have a Fire tablet that I put the Google app store on, then downloaded Meshtastic to this device, it works great.
I also paired a board to my Samsung tablet and very same results, works great. If you dont have a cell phone, you will want to download off-line maps or you cant use the GPS feature as it wont show you on any map, just a background with squares.

[nuwanda]

I was thinking about an e-ink screen too. They are great for reading text. And as this device is just for sending and receiving text, this shall be the best solution. Better even if it had lateral lights for illuminating the screen as in a kindle paperwhite.

[thatzaliasguy]

that trackball alone reduces longevity over a simple directional pad. over a short time, that trackball is going to become packed with dust when outdoors or operating in the field for extended time, making quick menu navigation a PITA to utilize, slowing down efficient usage.

[Francois_Dupont]

also if you are worried about the cellphones, than you should also consider that GPS is likely the first thing to go if something happend. GPS can easily be jammed, or at worst be completely destroyed if a country decide to start the kessler effect in space.

[JohnDoe-zgfn]

Just noticed you are at 2.9k subs. Bruh it felt like yesterday when you were at 300. Im glad to be one of the og's of the channel. Keep up the good work brother you will be at 100k soon enough.

[RavenwoodAcres]

I just purchased one and am excited to start playing around with it. Thanks for the video!

[HotelHero]

I see a lot of comments bashing the esp32 and its apparent they don't realize the magnitude of options this chip allows hardware to run.

For example you can have the esp32 send deauth signals disconnecting anything connected to any WiFi you designate (even drones etc).

It also allows for marauder software which can capture and replay signals out of the air or capture WiFi packet data that can be run thru a rat to find out passwords after 4 handshakes.

Esp32 is the big boy chip.

[revmatchr]

Thanks! Please keep doing wxactly what youre doing 🙏Looking forward to more

[Lets-follow-HIM]

Thanks I’ve been waiting on a review of meshtastic on the t-deck. Looks like it’s close but not quite there yet. I can’t program, but these are amazing

[Lord_zeel]

GPS or not, I would think the RTC on the ESP32 it uses should okay at keeping the time accurate once it's been set correctly.

[whatsgreataboutchina]

it s a nice, small device. the concerns about the smart phones are very valid. i would need tablett or alike anyhow for ft8 alike, choose a tablet, a small one, without SIM card slot/no 3G, LTE, .. functionallity. or unpower it (mechanically), or dummy load the antenna port.

[sfskneminem]

How about the UI for lilygo tdecks? Ever think of doing a video on it?

[SynthOSphere]

Sold OUT !! not surprised. This thing gonna sell like hot cakes with all that’s coming, politically speaking…
First company that comes up with one with a case, better trackball, and better interface, etc. Will make big bucks,
One problem is: a lot of these are made in China, and, well… China’s government isn’t too keen on seeing these getting produced. They love their anti-privacy stuff…

[zachreyhelmberger]

Great stuff!!! Recently got into learning about LoRa!

[monte]

My left and right scroll to pick recipient don't work. Is it a setting that I am missing? Latest firmware as of 6-28-24. I can only send messages on longfast unless I use my phone.

[Videos-mlny]

New to this, but where could I get a case for the T-deck? also, your amazon affiliate link for batteries shows options for 1000mAh, 1100, 2000, 3000 and 10000 mAh. What do you recommend? How long they last? Can they be recharged with solar? Thanks in advance for your help, great info.