Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
eshtastic uses inexpensive LORA radios to create ad hoc mesh messaging networks that don’t require centralized organizations or companies to operate. This makes them ideal for regional communications, and when configured properly, provides secure anonymous communications. Whether you want to chat with friends, share data among devices in the region, or want to perform highly covert communication in a group, this talk will give you all the information you need.
This presentation will discuss:
The fundamentals of LORA radio and mesh networking.
The capabilities of Meshtastic.
The hardware choices for running Meshtastic.
How to configure Meshtastic for secure communications.
An examination of additional threats to covert communication and what configuration options/techniques can be used to mitigate them.
*About the Speaker*
In Daryll's words: "I’ve spent 30 years building systems to efficiently process content for the media and entertainment industry. This has given me unique experience in building large systems that can manage pedabytes and process many terrabytes of content per hour. I’ve managed medium sized teams of software engineers working under the strictest of security requirements."
*About Teardown*
Teardown is a yearly event hosted by Crowd Supply that draws hackers, makers, and engineers from across the US (and the world) to meet together in Portland, Oregon. Teardown is about the practice of hardware: prototyping, manufacturing, testing, disassembling, and circumventing, all while having fun. Teardown attendees can expect lively talks, demos, art installations, hands-on workshops, fiendish puzzles, and lots of good food. Check it out! crowdsupply.com/teardown
*About Crowd Supply*
Crowd Supply is the crowdfunding platform of choice for engineers, hackers, designers, and idealists. We help them with the funding and support they need to deliver respectful, thoughtfully crafted, open source hardware to their delighted backers. Come see what our creators are making: https://www.crowdsupply.com!
*Follow Us!*
YouTube: youtube.com/@crowd_supply
Instagram: instagram.com/crowdsupply
Discord: discord.com/invite/7p5huQ
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/crowdsupply
Mastodon: hachyderm.io/@crowdsupply
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/crowdsupply.bsky.social
#opensourcehardware #hardwarehacking #opensource #hardware #teardown #maker #hacker #electronics #crowdsupply #crowdfunding #manufacturing #meshtastic #radiocommunications
eshtastic uses inexpensive LORA radios to create ad hoc mesh messaging networks that don’t require centralized organizations or companies to operate. This makes them ideal for regional communications, and when configured properly, provides secure anonymous communications. Whether you want to chat with friends, share data among devices in the region, or want to perform highly covert communication in a group, this talk will give you all the information you need.
This presentation will discuss:
The fundamentals of LORA radio and mesh networking.
The capabilities of Meshtastic.
The hardware choices for running Meshtastic.
How to configure Meshtastic for secure communications.
An examination of additional threats to covert communication and what configuration options/techniques can be used to mitigate them.
*About the Speaker*
In Daryll's words: "I’ve spent 30 years building systems to efficiently process content for the media and entertainment industry. This has given me unique experience in building large systems that can manage pedabytes and process many terrabytes of content per hour. I’ve managed medium sized teams of software engineers working under the strictest of security requirements."
*About Teardown*
Teardown is a yearly event hosted by Crowd Supply that draws hackers, makers, and engineers from across the US (and the world) to meet together in Portland, Oregon. Teardown is about the practice of hardware: prototyping, manufacturing, testing, disassembling, and circumventing, all while having fun. Teardown attendees can expect lively talks, demos, art installations, hands-on workshops, fiendish puzzles, and lots of good food. Check it out! crowdsupply.com/teardown
*About Crowd Supply*
Crowd Supply is the crowdfunding platform of choice for engineers, hackers, designers, and idealists. We help them with the funding and support they need to deliver respectful, thoughtfully crafted, open source hardware to their delighted backers. Come see what our creators are making: https://www.crowdsupply.com!
*Follow Us!*
YouTube: youtube.com/@crowd_supply
Instagram: instagram.com/crowdsupply
Discord: discord.com/invite/7p5huQ
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/crowdsupply
Mastodon: hachyderm.io/@crowdsupply
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/crowdsupply.bsky.social
#opensourcehardware #hardwarehacking #opensource #hardware #teardown #maker #hacker #electronics #crowdsupply #crowdfunding #manufacturing #meshtastic #radiocommunications
