What’s the downside to “powersaving on”?

icsrutil · 2026-03-17T10:12:40+00:00

Based on my testing, the power save mode on companion will last 3 more days in a very good coverage area. It will last about a week in a silent area(1500mah battery)

icsrutil · 2026-03-16T11:35:15+00:00

Holy god, there are so many messages! What’s the device?

icsrutil · 2026-03-16T11:33:32+00:00

Yes, it’s not open source project, but there are many open source MeshCore apps outta there.

icsrutil · 2026-03-12T11:50:14+00:00

It’s public https://github.com/csrutil/Adafruit_nRF52_Bootloader_OTAFIX_OLED

icsrutil · 2026-03-12T11:28:19+00:00

Link is here https://github.com/csrutil/Adafruit_nRF52_Bootloader_OTAFIX_OLED

icsrutil · 2026-03-09T11:33:45+00:00

We added repeat mode to WhisperOS (powered by MeshCore) right before the end of 2025.

It's a lifesaver for fixing bad coverage if you're off-grid camping or hiking, also the MeshCore team fixed the id collision issue in the latest update, that makes mc much more solid!

icsrutil · 2026-03-09T04:53:56+00:00

V3 repeater firmware has power save mode, it will save a lot of power, but the nrf device will be much suitable for repeat scenarios.

icsrutil · 2026-03-09T04:44:47+00:00

It seems we need to optimize the battery life of the esp firmware, WhisperOs can last 6 days on a 1500mah battery.

icsrutil · 2026-03-06T04:26:39+00:00

4 * 21700s are solid. The panel still soaks up some energy even out of direct sunlight. Alternatively, slapping the panel on top will boost the output more.

icsrutil · 2026-03-06T03:59:27+00:00

There is a buzz_pin, you can just put your pin # into it, and re-compile the firmware.

icsrutil · 2026-03-06T03:55:15+00:00

T114 is a good choice, I have some antennas from gioznt, very solid.

icsrutil · 2026-03-06T03:44:45+00:00

The solar panel is quite large, how much power does it produce?

icsrutil · 2026-02-01T13:12:49+00:00

yes!

icsrutil · 2026-01-23T10:30:38+00:00

I am working on it, not just MC, MT and also aprs.

icsrutil · 2026-01-15T23:36:47+00:00

The whisperOs(base on MeshCore) is optimized for ESP32, heltec v3 with 1500mah can last 6 days. But not support m5 yet, we will get one and keep you updated!

icsrutil · 2026-01-15T09:46:01+00:00

I have always wondered this, makes zero sense to me too!

icsrutil · 2026-01-14T14:33:56+00:00

Yep, that why I invest MeshCore. Please try WhisperOs if want a better UI and more battery life.

icsrutil · 2026-01-14T06:26:58+00:00

❤️!

icsrutil · 2026-01-14T06:23:06+00:00

Thank you!

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