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You want a physical keyboard
LilyGO T-Deck PlusScreen, keyboard and trackball in one handheld. Confirm the firmware and exact hardware variant.
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Meshtastic: keyboard or companion app?
A keyboard, a phone-connected tracker, or an e-paper node? Start with how you want to send a message.
Three starting points
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02
You already carry a phone
SenseCAP T1000-EA card-sized tracker with no screen. Use the phone for messaging and keep the magnetic charging cable nearby.
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You want an e-paper status display
ThinkNode M1A phone-connected node with an e-paper display and GNSS. Choose the correct regional radio variant.
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Setup checklist
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Use two compatible Meshtastic nodes for a repeatable first test. Charge them and identify each device’s exact model.
Meshtastic setup guide ↗Follow the official setup for your hardware. Set the appropriate region and use matching channel settings on both nodes.
Initial configuration ↗Confirm a message in both directions before trying greater distance. Record the hardware, firmware and settings so you can repeat the test.
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