{"product_id":"t-deck-plus-lilygo-standalone-lora-communicator-full-keyboard-touch-screen","title":"T-Deck Plus | Lilygo | Standalone LoRa communicator | Full Keyboard | Touch Screen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe LILYGO T-Deck Plus is a standalone handheld Meshtastic™ or MeshCore™ communicator with a built-in keyboard, touchscreen, trackball, GPS, and LoRa radio. Send and receive off-grid text messages with nothing else in your pocket. No phone required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost mesh radios need a phone paired over Bluetooth just to type a message. When your phone is dead or left behind your node goes quiet. The T-Deck Plus puts the radio, screen, and keyboard in one device, so the whole communicator is in your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOff-grid adventurers\u003c\/strong\u003e who want one device for trail messaging instead of juggling a node and a phone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmergency-minded families and preppers\u003c\/strong\u003e building a grab-and-go communicator that works when cell networks don't\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMesh network builders\u003c\/strong\u003e who want a handheld terminal for checking traffic and administering repeaters in the field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeshtastic™ newcomers\u003c\/strong\u003e who want the most approachable on-ramp: turn it on, open a chat, start typing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📱 \u003cstrong\u003eNo Phone Required\u003c\/strong\u003e with a physical QWERTY keyboard, 2.8 inch touchscreen, and trackball for fully standalone messaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📡 \u003cstrong\u003eLong-Range LoRa\u003c\/strong\u003e from the SX1262 transceiver at +22dBm, with a detachable external antenna so you can upgrade your range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🗺️ \u003cstrong\u003eGPS and Offline Maps\u003c\/strong\u003e built in, with a microSD slot for loading map tiles and viewing your mesh on a real map without internet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⌨️ \u003cstrong\u003eSmall Form Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e that fits in your pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔋 \u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In 2000mAh Battery\u003c\/strong\u003e charges over USB-C and runs multiple days with GPS off and the screen dimmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower it on and the T-Deck Plus joins the mesh. Scroll your contacts and channels with the trackball or touchscreen, type messages on the physical keyboard, and watch positions of other nodes appear on the map. With map tiles loaded on a microSD card, you get full situational awareness of your mesh with zero internet connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefer the phone app for longer messages or deeper settings? The T-Deck Plus can also pair to your phone over Bluetooth like a traditional node.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ No Cell Towers\u003cbr\u003e✅ No Internet\u003cbr\u003e✅ No License\u003cbr\u003e✅ No Subscriptions\u003cbr\u003e✅ No SIM Cards\u003cbr\u003e✅ Free, Open-Source Firmware \u0026amp; App\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical QWERTY Keyboard and Trackball\u003c\/strong\u003e for typing messages directly on the device. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.8 Inch IPS Touchscreen\u003c\/strong\u003e at 320 x 240 resolution with full viewing angles, showing chats, node lists, signal info, and maps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In GPS Module\u003c\/strong\u003e so the device reports its own position to the mesh and plots itself on the onboard map. No phone GPS sharing needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffline Maps via microSD\u003c\/strong\u003e (FAT32, up to 32GB recommended). Load map tiles once at home and navigate your mesh anywhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetachable External Antenna\u003c\/strong\u003e on a standard connector, so you can swap in a higher-gain antenna for serious range work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour Choice of Firmware\u003c\/strong\u003e: we flash the latest stable Meshtastic™ or MeshCore™ immediately before shipping (not old firmware flashed months ago sitting on a shelf). You can re-flash between them yourself anytime in about ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESP32-S3 Under the Hood\u003c\/strong\u003e with 16MB flash and 8MB PSRAM, plus 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5 LE, microphone, and speaker for future firmware features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonest limitation:\u003c\/strong\u003e the T-Deck Plus has no waterproof rating. It's a fair-weather handheld, not a marine radio. Keep it in a pocket or dry bag in the rain. The 2000mAh battery is also modest for a device with a bright LCD; plan on daily charging with heavy use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e915 MHz (US\/CA), 868 MHz (EU)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoRa Transceiver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemtech SX1262, +22dBm transmit power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirmware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeshtastic™ or MeshCore™ (your choice, flashed before shipping)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMCU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESP32-S3FN16R8 dual-core, 16MB flash, 8MB PSRAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.8 inch IPS LCD touchscreen, 320 x 240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysical QWERTY keyboard + trackball + touchscreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGPS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnboard GPS module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5 (LE), USB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emicroSD (TF) card slot for offline maps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in microphone and speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in 2000mAh, USB-C charging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT-Deck Plus handheld (fully assembled, flashed with your chosen firmware)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e915 MHz external antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C charging cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuns \u003cstrong\u003eMeshtastic™\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eMeshCore™\u003c\/strong\u003e. Choose your firmware at checkout and we flash the latest stable release before shipping. You can re-flash between them anytime with the free web flashers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair it with an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/atlavox.com\/products\/REPLACE-beacon\"\u003eAtlavox Beacon\u003c\/a\u003e solar node overhead to dramatically extend your home mesh coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMessages reach every Meshtastic™ node on your mesh, including the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/atlavox.com\/products\/REPLACE-m1\"\u003eAtlavox M1\u003c\/a\u003e and T1000-E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor advanced users, you can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bmorcelli.github.io\/Launcher\/\" title=\"T-Deck Firmware Launcher\"\u003einstall a firmware launcher\u003c\/a\u003e to open different firmware on your device without having to reflash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I still need a phone to use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The T-Deck Plus works completely standalone: keyboard, screen, GPS, and radio are all built in. You can optionally pair a phone over Bluetooth to use the device as a regular node paired to the app, but it kind of defeats the purpose of owning a T-Deck because that mode disables the screen and the keyboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy won't my phone pair over Bluetooth?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn Meshtastic™, the device UI and the phone app can't use the radio at the same time. If you're running the standalone interface (MUI), reboot the device and long-press the Meshtastic logo on the boot screen to enter Bluetooth mode, then pair. This trips up almost everyone once. Now you know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does the battery last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect roughly 1 to 2 days of typical use with GPS on and the screen waking regularly. Turning GPS off and dimming the screen can stretch that to 3 to 4 days. For a handheld you actively message on, think of it like a phone: charge it nightly and it will never let you down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I load offline maps?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Add a microSD card (FAT32, 32GB or smaller recommended) loaded with map tiles and the T-Deck Plus displays your position and other nodes on a real map, no internet required. It's one of the best features of the device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I choose Meshtastic™ or MeshCore™?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're joining an existing local mesh, match what your area runs (Meshtastic™ is the larger network in most of the US). If you're building a private network from scratch, MeshCore™ offers a leaner protocol with a polished standalone T-Deck experience. Either way you're not locked in: re-flashing between them takes about ten minutes with a free web flasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it waterproof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The T-Deck Plus has no IP rating. It handles trail dust and pockets fine, but keep it out of rain and spray, or carry it in a dry bag when the weather turns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LILYGO®","offers":[{"title":"915MHz","offer_id":52457321464082,"sku":"LYG-RA-TDP9","price":99.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"868MHz","offer_id":52457321496850,"sku":"LYG-RA-TDP8","price":99.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/0957\/4674\/files\/MSD4372.jpg?v=1783002953","url":"https:\/\/atlavox.com\/products\/t-deck-plus-lilygo-standalone-lora-communicator-full-keyboard-touch-screen","provider":"Atlavox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}