Lilygo T-Deck Unboxing, 3D printed case and Meshtastic firmware installation

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2 ай бұрын

Lily-Go T-Deck unboxing and assembly inside a 3D-printed case. In this video you can also see the installation of Meshtastic firmware. I'm still waiting for the 18650 battery holder. I'm currently powering the unit through USB-C.
Meshtastic is a project that lets you use inexpensive radios in your own LoRa mesh network to communicate without use of cell or wifi. These radios are great for encrypted offgrid communication with friends/relatives in places where you don't have reliable internet/phone access. Or you can just do it for fun! :)
More Meshtastic videos coming up! Enjoy the video and remember to subscribe, thanks!
/ @techairspace
#meshtastic #LoRa #hamradio #offgrid #lorawan

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@HackMyWayOut 2 ай бұрын

Saw your video and ordered a T-Deck. Looks like a nice little device!

@TechAirSpace 2 ай бұрын

It's nice! Hope you enjoy it!

@troxxa8 2 ай бұрын

What is it used for ?

@TechAirSpace 2 ай бұрын

It's for long range (mesh) encrypted communications.@@troxxa8

@TechAirSpace 2 ай бұрын

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

@SpeedyBump 2 ай бұрын

I'm waiting for my T-Deck to arrive. Can't wait to assemble it.

@TechAirSpace 2 ай бұрын

Took me 2 weeks to arrive from China.

@jamesperez6275 2 ай бұрын

I can't find it available anywhere

@TechAirSpace 2 ай бұрын

@@jamesperez6275 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.

@dibruka7240 2 ай бұрын

Nice video, thanks! Cell service sucks where I live (mountain area) so we are setting up Meshtastic for our group of friends.

@ExpediteTravels 12 күн бұрын

That looks like a black berry pretty cool device

@TechAirSpace 5 күн бұрын

I really like it. Can't wait for the Meshtastic firmware to get better on this device.

@MotownBatman 2 ай бұрын

Give the World some Narriration with your Vids & I'll give you a new sub. Whatcha Werkin On?

@TechAirSpace 2 ай бұрын

Roger that. I am currently printing multiple different cases for Meshtastic devices and will build them soon.

@plorticusful 2 ай бұрын

Hi. What type and size of the two screws did you use for the case?

@TechAirSpace 2 ай бұрын

I used M2.5 x 20mm Hex Socket Head Cap Screws. Screws were just a little bit too long so I had to use a drill bit to extend the screw hole.

@ozarksurvivalsupply 2 ай бұрын

We've been trying to get one without paying the insane jacked up prices off ebay.

@TechAirSpace 2 ай бұрын

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.

@ozarksurvivalsupply 2 ай бұрын

@@TechAirSpace if they had them then they’re already gone.

@TechAirSpace 2 ай бұрын

Small batches seem to pop up once a while.

@TechAirSpace 2 ай бұрын

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/

@eviljohnson23 2 ай бұрын

What stl did you use for the case?

@TechAirSpace 2 ай бұрын

I used these files by RandomAlleyCat: www.thingiverse.com/thing:6490626

@HackMyWayOut 2 ай бұрын

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.

@TechAirSpace 2 ай бұрын

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

@garenkarapetian709 Ай бұрын

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???

@TechAirSpace Ай бұрын

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!

@TechAirSpace 2 ай бұрын

18650 battery install video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aqiArJte0d_Oo4k.html

@Zodliness 2 ай бұрын

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? 🤔😉

@TechAirSpace 2 ай бұрын

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.

@dibruka7240 2 ай бұрын

I got my T-Beam and the screen looked like someone used sandpaper on it lol

@TechAirSpace 2 ай бұрын

Ouch