This month’s headlined by the Meshtastic 2.6 firmware preview, which includes new user interfaces for larger screens, a second UI for E-Ink devices, as well as next-hop routing for direct messages. Other firmware updates and hardware developments include the FemtoFox, solar-powerable Linux node, and details on recent events and community projects. Explore how Meshtastic is evolving and making strides in mesh networking, and get insights into exciting community initiatives. All Links for all topics: https://votme.sh/@voiceofthemesh/episodes/feb-2025 Suggestions? Do you have suggestions for news topics? Cool projects? Community events? We’d love to hear from you! Comment on Youtube! https://youtu.be/e1Cki-dFv6o Mention us on Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/votme.sh Meshtastic Discord: https://discord.com/channels/867578229534359593/1335484455070077028 Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Updates 00:31 Meshtastic 2.6 Firmware Preview 03:16 Other Firmware Developments 05:58 New Hardware Highlights 07:49 Community Events and Socials 16:40 Hyper Mesh: A New Contender 23:38 Conclusion and Call for Community Input Links Meshtastic 2.6 Preview: MUI and Next-Hop Routing are here! YouTube - ObviateIO - Meshtastic 2.6 is here with amazing new features Meshtastic Firmware Releases GitHub - Femtofox YouTube - ObviateIO - Meshtastic on Linux under $70 and under 0.5w! The Femtofox Pro FOSDEM 2025 - Meshtastic - off-grid communication for everyone YouTube - Meshtastic - Meshtastic Designer by RAKwireless – What You Need to Know! ARRL - Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act Re-Introduced YouTube - Digital Rancher - Meshtastic Mastered for Large Events! Reddit - Ahugo096 - “Aereal node for tracking” Reddit - HarukiToreda - “E213 PaperMesh Build Update” Reddit - Chrono_Constant3 - “Remote Node in the Wild Update” Reddit - TheOrieOfSelf - “Added a 915Mhz filter to my Station G2 —noticable improvements to signal and range” MtnMe.sh - Filter Reports BSky - @pugetmesh.org - new double-radio node BSky - @BayMe.sh - Balloon launch YouTube - Digital Rancher - HyperMesh: Mesh Networking Unleashed!

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