We're really excited about Nomad. This device really combines a lot of capabilities in a compact package, making it a potentially versatile tool. I’m curious to know which use cases the community finds most compelling. Here are a few ways that come to mind to kick things off:
- A highly usable, fully-featured handheld Meshtastic node with a full keyboard—far more powerful than ESP-based handhelds.
- A mobile, portable TC2 BBS node with full multitasking capabilities.
- A mesh/Meshtastic automation platform where you can create fully-featured, customizable Python programs that act on messages received from the mesh.
- A Meshtastic/GPIO integration system; with an exposed GPIO port, you can interface with external sensors and actuators, leveraging the automation techniques mentioned above.
Nomad could be invaluable for anyone working in remote areas without cellular infrastructure—firefighters, police, rescue teams, cruise ship operators, or even families traveling in areas with limited cell service. Environmental conservationists, archaeologists, and many others might find it quite handy. With the ability to run custom scripts, the possibilities are endless for each of these user communities to build functionality and automations they need.
I’d love to hear your thoughts—how could you use Nomad, or what use cases are you most interested in?
