Dioxin911/LoraType: LoraType - the urban ‘teletype tweeting’. It uses radio signal on free frequency, which allows users to be independent of Internet connection, which is crucial in case of any armageddon situation - it works like walkie talkie. · GitHub

Hello everyone! Straight to the point: we've integrated new OTA updates. Now you can update firmware locally, independent of the internet and the availability of an online service. We’ve integrated ElegantOTA (an OTA server runs on the device, and you can conveniently upload your modified firmware — it's made by people for people). We invite everyone to test, develop, innovate, and especially mesh protocol nerds! For testing, you can purchase devices at our local store: shop.automation.art

• We are on Fosstodon
• We built a second version of the case
• We have assembled a batch of devices (50 pcs)
• New video of how it works! https://youtu.be/M7Vq4bjurBg
• We are adding new code to the project
• We sent the devices to users for testing (USA, Germany, Armenia)
• In contact with @meshtastic, sent them devices to start joint integration
• We welcome comments and suggestions 😊

Our priority is to make the user experience as simple as possible. It only has an on/off button, a widespread QWERTY-keyboard and a cute e-ink display. That’s it. However, in spite of simplicity the Loratype can be used as a tiny PC with possibility for programming and adding new functions thanks to embedded Wі-Fі, Bluetooth and esp32. Welcome on board and feel like home, dear like-minded fellows!

There are some extra features: the LoRa protocol is noise-resistant, and the communication range is about 1 km in a city and up to 7 km in line-of-sight coverage. And of course it is totally free of charge, Loratype has been created not by a Corporation for population, but by people for people. Thus, in any emergency condition, we will honorably stay together!

1. Turn on the device
2. Wait a moment (search for interlocutors in the mesh network)
3. Chat, stay in touch without paying for traffic!

• Free of charge (Lora user doesn't need to pay for the service)
• Autonomous device (LoraType to be completely autonomous)
• Independed of internet, 5G, GSM etc. (Stay connected without Internet!)

• During disasters like earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and fires among others
• Hiking or camping far away from cities, receptions etc
• In a war zone or mass protests (when government could shut down the internet)
• When you need free messaging (your plan is expired or you do not have a mobile data on your phone)

LoRa contains all the basic building blocks needed and used by any modern wireless technology, and it does so using the AES-128 standard. (Lora Security)

For device owners, the ability to add DIY add-ons is available.

• Fast flash firmware (UART)
• Adding your own sensors to the device (via I2C bus)
• JTAG debugging
• Replaceable battery (Li-po)
• Using integrated antenna
• Connection of external power generators (Energy harvesters)

Main controller features:

• Support Wi-Fi + Bluetooth® + Bluetooth LE
• WiFi Standards: FCC/CE/IC/TELEC/KCC/SRRC/NCC
• Protocols: 802.11 b/g/n/d/e/i/k/r (802.11n up to 150Mbps)
• Support Wi-Fi Modes: Client, Access Point, Sniffer, Wi-Fi Direct
• Integrated SPI flash: 4 MB
• Security: WPA/WPA2/WPA2-Enterprise/WPS
• Encryption: AES/RSA/ECC/SHA
• Network protocols: IPv4, IPv6, SSL, TCP/UDP/HTTP/FTP/MQTT
• Software update over the air

Built-in radio module (SX1262) allows additional various radio communication methods (RadioLibrary): AFSK, APRS, AX25, FSK4, Hellschreiber, Morse, RTTY, SSTV

This project is open source. We opened all circuits and software

• Getting Started DIY here ✅
• STL models for cases
• Components Documentation 🔥
• Software Example
• On-line Support
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