ELECROW Transceiver Compatible for LoRa Meshtastic with GPS and ESP32-S3 - ThinkNode M5 with 1.54" EPD Screen and Case, SX1262 Wireless Module 915MHz, 1200mAh Battery for Meshtastic

This is a fully built Meshtastic node that works through a Bluetooth connection to an app on your smartphone. No need to build anything else, but it has the ability to add a bigger antenna. The range tested at 2 miles. The quality is good. Compared to having to build your own, I find that this is well worth the money for someone using mesh networks.

Absolutely awesome Meshtastic node. I've only had it for 30 minutes and getting over 10 Miles of range! The knob on the top turns it on and adjusts the eInk backlight display brightness. The buttons on the side turn the backlight on and off, and navigate the menus. There's also a physical switch on the side to enable and disable the GPS. I kind of already prefer this portable unit over the T-Deck (which has more confusing controls, and an ackward reset button on the side) The eInk screen is clear, and useful in direct sunlight. It has a standard USB C port on the bottom for charging. The antenna even has some nice gaskets to keep water and debris out.

It works fantastic, there is great battery life, and its been dropped a few times and survived well. My only complaint is screen will dim and the only way to adjust it would be to turn off the device and turn it back on. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone playing in the meshtastic realm. Even though I have that tiny issue, the screen is still super readable with the E-ink in the sun. Its my favorite premade meshtastic rig.

Amazing little Meshtastic device. Super accurate GPS build in. Great range, little on the expensive side but worth every penny I definitely would recommend this ThinkNode M1 Absolutely love it.

I'm very much enjoying this small form factor meshtastic radio. The e-ink display is nice and it has already picked up several nodes around my area. It came with an older 2.6.5 firmware but I flashed it with the latest 2.7.15 firmware and it's working great, picking up plenty of satellites on GPS. Definitely recommend this if you're into meshtastic!

It looks nice but performs terribly. I have 3 other meshtastic devices. This one receives and sends messages the worst. The price is not worth it. I will try to upgrade the antenna and see if that helps

My buddies convinced me to get into meshtastic so this is my first device and jts great. Connects seamlessly. E-ink display so battery life should be super long. Usb C rechargeable. Everyhting I could want. Now to make some nodes.

This was my first foray into LoRa and Meshtastic. I was shopping for a reasonably priced unit that was fully assembled and ready to roll. The default firmware install by Elecrow was not the best, having a significant issue getting any type of satellite lock anywhere except under a clear shot of the sky. This is quite ridiculous considering that the majority of GPSr hardware products do not have the same issue. That being said, the Elecrow firmware seemed to have more features built-in that the Meshtastic one did not have, but at least the Meshtastic build. Was able to get a satellite lock and seemed more stable for its purpose. It's a nice small unit quite lacking in quality setup instructions. Sure, it turns on and "works" but many things are left unexplained or explored. Once you get it setup for Meshtastic, it's fairly bare ones and acts as a BT connected cellular device to LoRa bridge. If you don't have more than one and no one in your area is using Meshtastic, you'll quickly be wondering what's the point. Once you add another using or put in a repeater, things begin to make more sense. CONS Battery life is not very good at all. You'd think you could squeeze out a week of use between charges, but I am barely getting 2-2.5 days between charges. I have not opened up the case, but it feels fairly light so I'd venture to guess there's plenty of room for a larger battery. Getting a satellite lock is slow and frustrating