From 40bfec8e89753e2e94aa087eb5ebf45acb4c3188 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: dreirund <1590519+dreirund@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:22:04 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] MC Term is closed source. ... and author might open-source it at a later time: https://github.com/dabeani/meshcoreterm/issues/82#issuecomment-3884543453 --- README.md | 10 ++++++++-- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index e7efec8..71606a2 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ or IoT sensor networks. - [Other Resources](#other-resources) - [Open Source apps](#free-and-open-source-apps) - [Open Source Firmware](#free-and-open-source-firmware) +- [Closed Source Firmware](#closed-source-firmware) - [Software Libraries](#software-libraries) - [Maps and Diagnostics](#maps-and-diagnostics) - [Preinstalled devices](#preinstalled-devices) @@ -92,7 +93,6 @@ or IoT sensor networks. | :--- | :--- | :---: | | [Lunacore](https://github.com/STCisGOOD/lunarcore) ![GitHub Repo stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/STCisGOOD/lunarcore?style=social) | **Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 V3 (ESP32-S3 + SX1262).** Multi-protocol firmware written in Rust supporting MeshCore, Meshtastic, and RNode/KISS (Reticulum) on a single device. | ![GitHub last commit](https://img.shields.io/github/last-commit/STCisGOOD/lunarcore) | | [Cardputer ADV (Stachugit ver)](https://github.com/Stachugit/MeshCore-Cardputer-ADV) ![GitHub Repo stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/Stachugit/MeshCore-Cardputer-ADV?style=social) | **M5Stack Cardputer-ADV** with **Cap LoRa868** (plug-and-play) or **DX-LR30-900M22SP** (custom wiring). Enhanced TFT UI with chat bubbles, 18 colour themes, notification popups, and Bluetooth pairing via MeshCore app. | ![GitHub last commit](https://img.shields.io/github/last-commit/Stachugit/MeshCore-Cardputer-ADV) | -| [MC Term (Dabeani)](https://github.com/dabeani/meshcore) ![GitHub Repo stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/dabeani/meshcore?style=social) | **LilyGO T-Deck, T-Deck Plus, Seeed Studio SenseCap Indicator (TFT/D1Pro).** Touch-first UI with tabbed interface (Contacts, Channels, Map, Mgmt), slippy tile map, D-pad/trackball support, RSSI/SNR metadata display, and telemetry. | ![GitHub last commit](https://img.shields.io/github/last-commit/dabeani/meshcore) | | [Wio Tracker L1 Pro](https://github.com/sosprz/Meshcore-Wio-Tracker-L1-Pro) ![GitHub Repo stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/sosprz/Meshcore-Wio-Tracker-L1-Pro?style=social) | **Seeed Studio Wio Tracker L1 Pro.** Custom firmware with UF2 drag-and-drop and web flasher support. | ![GitHub last commit](https://img.shields.io/github/last-commit/sosprz/Meshcore-Wio-Tracker-L1-Pro) | | [MeshCore Evo](https://github.com/mattzzw/MeshCore-Evo/) ![GitHub Repo stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/mattzzw/MeshCore-Evo?style=social) | **Heltec, RAK Wireless, and other MeshCore-flasher supported LoRa devices.** Repeater firmware fork focused on large or high-density meshes, adding improved flood advert handling, rolling-window TX duty cycle enforcement, and enhanced `denyf` filtering. See [release notes](https://github.com/mattzzw/MeshCore/releases) for information; also [hansemesh](https://hansemesh.de/repeater#firmware) (in German). | ![GitHub last commit](https://img.shields.io/github/last-commit/mattzzw/MeshCore-Evo) | | [Cardputer ADV (Sosprz ver)](https://github.com/sosprz/meshcore-cardputer-adv) ![GitHub Repo stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/sosprz/meshcore-cardputer-adv?style=social) | **M5Stack Cardputer-ADV (ESP32-S3).** Cardputer ADV Specialized UI with Cap LoRa868 support; flashable via M5Burner, ESP flasher tools, or web flasher. | ![GitHub last commit](https://img.shields.io/github/last-commit/sosprz/meshcore-cardputer-adv) | @@ -107,14 +107,20 @@ or IoT sensor networks. | [Aurora](https://forge.hackers.town/wrewdison/aurora) | **LilyGO T-Deck.** Meshcore firmware for the T-Deck as an alternative to Ripple. | | | [MCLite](https://github.com/laserir/MCLite) ![GitHub Repo stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/laserir/MCLite?style=social) | **LilyGO T-Deck Plus.** Simplified companion firmware for non-technical users; zero-config via SD card JSON, LVGL touch UI, direct messages and channels, SOS, GPS sharing (decimal or MGRS), multi-language (EN/DE/FR/IT), notification sounds, PIN lock, and SD card message history. | ![GitHub last commit](https://img.shields.io/github/last-commit/laserir/MCLite) | | [Meshcore custom firmware builder](https://github.com/christian45410/meshcore-cfw-builder) ![GitHub Repo stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/christian45410/meshcore-cfw-builder?style=social) | **All MeshCore-supported ESP32 boards.** A web-based firmware builder for MeshCore. Select your board, firmware type, and custom flags — get a compiled .bin back. | ![GitHub last commit](https://img.shields.io/github/last-commit/christian45410/meshcore-cfw-builder) | -| [MeshcoreGRID](https://github.com/Quark1980/MeshcoreGRID) ![GitHub Repo stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/Quark1980/MeshcoreGRID?style=social) | **Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 V4 TFT** (ESP32-S3 with FT6336 touchscreen). Touch-first UI layer on MeshCore with Messenger (DM + channel chat, ACK delivery tracking), Discover (advert browser), Radio/BLE/Settings/Power apps, and a pinch-to-zoom Map. Currently BETA. | ![GitHub last commit](https://img.shields.io/github/last-commit/Quark1980/MeshcoreGRID) | | [weebl2000's MeshCore Firmware Builder](https://mcimages.weebl.me/) | **All MeshCore-supported boards.** Build and download firmware images for your device. | | +| [MeshcoreGRID](https://github.com/Quark1980/MeshcoreGRID) ![GitHub Repo stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/Quark1980/MeshcoreGRID?style=social) | **Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 V4 TFT** (ESP32-S3 with FT6336 touchscreen). Touch-first UI layer on MeshCore with Messenger (DM + channel chat, ACK delivery tracking), Discover (advert browser), Radio/BLE/Settings/Power apps, and a pinch-to-zoom Map. Currently BETA. | ![GitHub last commit](https://img.shields.io/github/last-commit/Quark1980/MeshcoreGRID) | | [Heltec V4.2 Multi-Boot Selector](https://github.com/Finmacjones/HeltecV4.2MultiBoot) ![GitHub Repo stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/Finmacjones/HeltecV4.2MultiBoot?style=social) | **Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 V4.2 (ESP32-S3).** Multi-firmware boot selector using 4 OTA slots (3 MB each) in 16 MB flash; switches between Meshtastic, MeshCore, RNode, and a spare slot via OLED menu and USER button, with per-firmware NVS and filesystem isolation. | ![GitHub last commit](https://img.shields.io/github/last-commit/Finmacjones/HeltecV4.2MultiBoot) | | [Meshcore T-beam-1W](https://github.com/mintylinux/Meshcore-T-beam-1W-Firmware) ![GitHub Repo stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/mintylinux/Meshcore-T-beam-1W-Firmware?style=social) | **LilyGO T-Beam 1 Watt** (SX1262, ESP32). MeshCore firmware ported to the T-Beam 1W including device-specific fixes for battery, boot loops, and the 1W PA; includes a web flasher. | ![GitHub last commit](https://img.shields.io/github/last-commit/mintylinux/Meshcore-T-beam-1W-Firmware) | | [Chiyocore](https://github.com/kore-signet/chiyocore) ![GitHub Repo stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/kore-signet/chiyocore?style=social) | **ESP32-based devices** (generic ESP32s with SX1262/SX1276 LoRa). An implementation of MeshCore written in Rust for ESP32, as an alternative to the C++ Arduino implementation. | ![GitHub last commit](https://img.shields.io/github/last-commit/kore-signet/chiyocore) | | [MC-T5-Pro](https://github.com/dz0ny/meshcore-t5-epaper-s3-pro) ![GitHub Repo stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/dz0ny/meshcore-t5-epaper-s3-pro?style=social) | **LilyGo T5 ePaper S3 Pro** A paper-like handheld MeshCore communicator | ![GitHub last commit](https://img.shields.io/github/last-commit/dz0ny/meshcore-t5-epaper-s3-pro) | +## Closed Source Firmware + +| Project Name | Description | Last Updated | Notes | +| :--- | :--- | :---: | :--- | +| [MC Term (Dabeani)](https://github.com/dabeani/meshcoreterm) ![GitHub Repo stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/dabeani/meshcoreterm?style=social) | **LilyGO T-Deck, T-Deck Plus, Seeed Studio SenseCap Indicator (TFT/D1Pro).** Touch-first UI with tabbed interface (Contacts, Channels, Map, Mgmt), slippy tile map, D-pad/trackball support, RSSI/SNR metadata display, and telemetry. | ![GitHub last commit](https://img.shields.io/github/last-commit/dabeani/meshcoreterm) | [Author might open source it somewhen in the future](https://github.com/dabeani/meshcoreterm/issues/82#issuecomment-3884543453). | + ## Software Libraries | Project Name | Description | First Commit |