¶ About Meshtastic
Meshtastic® is a project that enables you to use inexpensive LoRa radios as a long range off-grid communication platform in areas without existing or reliable communications infrastructure. Meshtastic® is 100% community driven and open source! More Information: https://meshtastic.org/docs/about
¶ Edition Comparisons
¶ Nano Edition
The Nano Series devices are engineered to be a portable and durable solution for outdoor adventures such as hiking, piloting, skiing and more. They are designed to strike a balance between RF performance, size, ruggedness, and power efficiency, providing users with a reliable solution in various outdoor environments.
| Editions | Nano G1 Explorer | Nano G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Core Research Areas | Human Body Near Antenna (HBN) Wideband High Radiation Efficiency Planar Antenna and RF Front-end Design |
High Radiation Efficiency Planar Antenna |
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| Product Status | ACTIVE | OBSOLETE |
| Current Hardware Version | 06 Mar 2023 | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Lora RF Max Output Power | Up to 22 dBm | Up to 20 dBm |
| LoRa Transceiver | SX1262 | SX1276 |
| Lora Operation Frequency | Wideband from 815 Mhz to 940 Mhz | US915MHz |
| MCU | ESP32 | ESP32 |
| WIFI | YES | YES |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 | v4.2 |
| Satellite Navigation | GPS, BDS | GPS, BDS, GLONASS |
| USB Connector | Type C | Type C |
| Screen | 1.3 Inch OLED Screen | 1.3 Inch OLED Screen |
| Battery | Optional 3.7V 603450 JST 1.25mm Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery | – |
| Power Input Socket | USB Type C, JST 1.25mm Connector for Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery | USB Type C |
| Antenna | Build In Wideband PCB Antenna | Build In PCB Antenna |
| Typical Scenarios | Hiking, Pilot, Skiing, Work with the majority of regions' LoRa frequency bands around the world without the need for Antenna changes | Hiking, Pilot, Skiing, Easier to pass through Airport Security Screening |
¶ Station Edition
The Station Edition is a compact and durable Lora device designed for high-performance radio frequency communication. It features a powerful PA for Lora communication, a rugged SMA antenna socket, and a variety of external IO interfaces. With a wide input voltage range, this device is suitable for both fixed and vehicle-mounted applications. The compact size and rugged construction make it an ideal choice for base stations in various scenarios.
| Editions | Station G1 |
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| Core Research Areas | Modern Cost-Effective RF Power Amplifier RF Components/Materials Measurement and Modeling |
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| Product Status | ACTIVE |
| Current Hardware Version | 20 Sep 2022 |
| Lora RF Max Output Power | Up to 35 dBm |
| LoRa Transceiver | SX1262 |
| Lora Operation Frequency | US915MHz / EU868MHz |
| MCU | ESP32 |
| WIFI | YES |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 |
| Satellite Navigation | Optional |
| USB Connector | Type C (PD Protocol) |
| Screen | 1.3 Inch OLED Screen |
| Battery | Optional 12V Battery Docker |
| Power Input Socket | USB Type C, 1x2P Pitch=2.5mm Socket |
| Antenna | SMA Socket |
| Typical Scenarios | Fixed-Location Base Stations and Vehicle-Mounted Base Stations |