LILYGO LORA32 T-Beam ESP32 SoftRF Development Board WiFi BLE CH9102F Chip TTGO OLED Module

The LoRa T-Beam V1 is an impressive device for long-range communication projects. I use it in my mesh network, and it consistently delivers stable, reliable performance even over extended distances. The built-in GPS is a major advantage for location tracking, and the onboard OLED display makes quick status checks easy. Setup with Meshtastic firmware is straightforward, and the active community provides excellent support for troubleshooting and customization.The unit feels solid and well-built, striking a great balance between portability and durability. Battery life is strong, especially with a quality 18650 cell, and the integrated battery socket makes setup hassle-free. Micro USB charging adds convenience for field use. While geared toward hobbyists and tech enthusiasts, it’s robust enough for serious outdoor work.Overall, the T-Beam V1 is a versatile, affordable, and dependable LoRa solution. Just note—newer versions are available with improved efficiency and updated configurations, like USB-C and a better display..

Nifty little device. Seems solid. Documentation could be better, but it's a sufficient pointer to online stuff. Need an enclosure. Reasonably priced for what it is. Nice and small too! Comes plug and play so its easy to get going.

Great meshtastic device. Work great

This device is really cool; the Meshtastic Software is pretty confusing.I was able to connect to really distant devices, but getting across downtown Seattle was challenging. I took my device into the office, which is downtown and many floors up, with line-of-sight between my house and my friend, but it was hard to get the device to deal with the change in location (even with restarts and such). I could probably have totally reinstalled at the office, but that would have been a pretty involved process.I did not get a case, but I recommend it. The device is pretty self-contained, but the GPS antenna keeps coming off (the double-sided tape is weak), so it gets sloppy.You need special batteries, but they are pretty powerful. They will keep the device going for a couple of days -- you need a simpler, lower-power device to get the really long battery times.

Super easy to setup, I'd call it easy mode. Solid build quality and has been happily running since setup. good value for low effort entry, but it's almost too easy so if you're looking for a fun day project, this probably isn't it. took minutes to setup.

Works as advertised, exactly what you expect.

These units do work on Meshtastic (make sure you order the right one if it is the way you go or you will need to reflash it). However, they are cheap and Lord forbid if you want to put it in some type of case or before you get it n the case something brushes up against the cheaply soldered on components. Person setup for got bottom switch barely tangled on sweater, fell off board didn't even pull on it. The only reason I am ordering a 2nd is because the person who wanted me to get this setup for them is adamant this is what they wanted. I prefer my Wisblock stuff to this by leaps and bounds.

I had no problems getting started with these.They work with the (well made) free iPhone app. You can update the firmware by plugging into your computer and visiting flasher.meshtastic.com.If you are starting from 0, suggest purchasing two units. Radios aren’t fun if you have nothing to connect to.The forums don’t like the stock antenna but you can upgrade that later.