Core
The everyday carry.- Keyboard, screen and radar
- Battery lasts days, USB-C charging
- Bluetooth to your phone for the map
FIRST BATCH SOLD OUT · MESHCORE 869.618 MHz
Talk where the signal ends.
Meshfindr is a pocket radio with a real keyboard. Messages hop from device to device over long-range radio, so you can chat, hunt receivers and leave secret messages without internet, SIM or subscription. Unbox it and your ID is already live.
0towers needed
~200characters per message
kmrange between devices
€0per month
What's on the tag
Chat without internet or signal
Text other Meshfindrs directly, device to device.
Hunt & collect receivers
Every receiver you reach in person joins your log.
Drop secret messages
Leave a note at a receiver. Whoever passes by next gets it.
Spot friends nearby
See who is in range on the radar, and how far.
No SIM. No subscription.
You buy the device. That's the whole bill.
// how it works
Switch on. Look around. Say hi.
There is no account to create and no app to install. Pair your phone later if you want the map; the device works fine on its own.
01
Unbox
Your unique ID is printed on the tag and already active. Switch it on and your creature hatches. Its look is drawn from your ID, so no two Meshfindrs look alike.
02
Scan
The radar shows receivers and other Meshfindrs within reach. Messages travel up to a few kilometres in town and hop from receiver to receiver, so every Beacon someone plants makes the network bigger.
03
Talk, drop, collect
Type a message, leave one at a receiver for the next person, or walk up to a receiver you haven't logged yet. Rare ones only show up at night or during events.
// the hunt
Your city is full of receivers.
Every Beacon on a balcony, roof or pole is a place to find, and the thing that carries everyone's messages. Reach it in person and it goes into your log, with who planted it.
Receivers. Beacons planted by other players. Stand within direct range to log one.
Rare receivers. Rooftop and event Beacons. Some only wake up after dark.
Friends. Meshfindrs you have met. Tap one to send a message.
BEACON-0451 · 0.9 km
ROOFTOP · 2.4 km
JUULTJE · 380 m
BEACON-1187 · 1.6 km
MARKZKI · 1.1 km
// bragging rights
Level 1 to 9. Everyone can see it.
Your level sits right next to your ID on every radar. Collect receivers, meet people, and above all: plant a Beacon that others use. Your creature evolves three times on the way.
LV 1hatched
LV 3antennas grow
LV 6arms or wings
LV 9the crown
| Collect a receiver | +10 XP |
|---|---|
| Collect a rare rooftop receiver | +40 XP |
| Meet someone in person | +20 XP |
| Plant your own Beacon (up to 3) | +100 XP |
| Someone collects your Beacon | +15 XP |
| Your Beacon relays 10 messages | +1 XP |
LV 7 and up
Only with your own Beacon on a roof, balcony or pole.
Only with your own Beacon on a roof, balcony or pole.
LV 9
6,000 XP and a Beacon collected by at least 25 different players. Expect only a handful of these in the whole country.
6,000 XP and a Beacon collected by at least 25 different players. Expect only a handful of these in the whole country.
// editions
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Most popular
€99Design
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Off-grid
€129Design
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Off-grid
€129Design
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Grows the map
€149Design
Pick your kit.
Same radio inside every one. The difference is how it stays charged, and whether it moves with you or stays put.
Crank
Flat battery? Wind it up.- Fold-out hand crank on the side
- Emergency charge without a socket
- Built for camping, sailing, festivals
Solar
Charges while you walk.- Solar cells across the top panel
- Tops up in daylight, clipped to your bag
- Best for long trips and boats
Beacon
Plant a receiver. Own a spot.- Solar receiver for pole, balcony or roof
- Relays everyone's messages around it
- Shows up on the radar with your name
The first batch is sold out. Prices shown are from the first batch; the next batch may differ. Ask us about it.
// build yours
Your name on the air.
Every Meshfindr ships with a random ID, and your creature is drawn from it: on screen and on your tag. Type another ID and watch it change. Your pick is printed on the tag and reserved on the network.
// specs
What's inside.
Built on LoRa, the same long-range radio used by the open Meshtastic network, so it talks to the nodes people already run. Figures are design targets for the concept.
| Radio | LoRa on MeshCore, EU/UK Narrow at 869.618 MHz: the setting the Dutch MeshCore community already uses |
|---|---|
| Range | About 1 to 3 km in town, 10 km or more with line of sight. Beacons pass messages on; handhelds don't, which keeps the air quiet and batteries going. |
| Messages | Up to about 200 characters, end-to-end encrypted, signed with your ID |
| Screen | 320 × 240 sunlight-readable display, green-on-black |
| Input | Keyboard only, no touchscreen. SEND, DEL, SPACE and one-letter shortcuts, always shown on screen |
| Identity | Your creature is drawn from the SHA-256 hash of your ID and lives on screen and on your tag. The housing carries the Meshfindr mascot, Blip. Your own name only goes to friends |
| Software | Built on MeshCore (MIT licence), works with existing MeshCore repeaters |
| Battery | Several days of normal use, USB-C. Crank and Solar editions add off-grid charging. |
| Phone link | Bluetooth LE, optional, for the map and your receiver log |
| Build | Rubberised shell, splash-resistant, steel clip loop |
| Beacon | Solar panel, weatherproof housing, pole and wall mount |
// progress
Where we are.
Meshfindr is being built in the open. This is the state of play.
- ✓Concept and game rulesChat without signal, collect receivers, leave notes, meet friends in person.
- ✓Radio choice: MeshCore at 869.618 MHzOpen source (MIT), receivers do the relaying, compatible with the Dutch MeshCore network.
- ✓Interface emulatorFirst boot, keys-only navigation, friends, radar and receiver hunt, playable in your browser. Try the emulator
- ✓Manufacturer inquiry sentAsking about a branded housing, factory-flashed IDs and certification.
- ✓Levels 1 to 9 in the emulatorXP for receivers, meeting people and Beacons others use; the creature evolves at LV 3, 6 and 9.
- ●Dev kits on the wayThree LilyGO T-Deck Plus units (EU band) to run the first Meshfindr firmware on.
- 4First firmware on real hardwareThe emulator screens on an open-source MeshCore base: hatching creature, home tiles, chat.
- 5Field test in RotterdamA small group of players and one receiver, walking the city.
- 6Prototype batch, then crowdfunding10 to 20 units in the Meshfindr housing before a first production run.
// faq
Good questions.
Can I still get one?
Not right now: the first batch is sold out. Send us a message with what you would like and we will let you know when the next batch opens.
Do I need a phone?
No. Everything on the tag works on the device itself. Pair a phone if you want the big map and your full receiver log.
What does it cost per month?
Nothing. There is no SIM, no data plan and no subscription. Messages travel over licence-free radio.
How far does a message go?
That depends on buildings and height. Think a few kilometres in a city, a lot more from a high point. Messages hop from Beacon to Beacon, so the network gets better with every receiver someone plants.
Who sees my name?
Only your friends. Everyone else sees your creature and its ID, like MARKZKI. You become friends by standing next to each other and pressing Q, or by adding an ID.
Does it work with existing mesh networks?
Yes. Meshfindr runs on MeshCore at 869.618 MHz, the same setting many Dutch MeshCore users and repeaters already use.
Can other people read my messages?
Direct messages are encrypted for the person you send them to. Public channel messages are readable by everyone on that channel, like a walkie-talkie.
What happens to a secret message I drop?
The Beacon keeps it for a while and hands it to the next Meshfindr that passes within range. You choose who may open it: anyone, friends, or one person.
Sold out. Let's talk.
The first batch is gone. Want one from the next batch, a custom ID, a Beacon for your street, or just curious? Send us a message. We read everything and reply personally.
CORE · RUST · MARKZKI · €99