uMesh — built-in LoRa Meshtastic module
Koha's internal Meshtastic radio in SX1262 (850–930 MHz) or SX1268 (410–493 MHz) versions, with 30 or 33 dBm high-power options.
What it takes
- Disassembly
- Purchase required
- Software only
Difficulty 2 of 3 — moderate.
Details
Released in January 2026, uMesh fits inside the case without external modification and covers the regional LoRa bands through two hardware variants. Firmware support went upstream as a Meshtastic pull request; hardware files are on GitHub. Aimed at outdoor and emergency-comms use with the console as the client.
Links
Open at Forum thread- GitHubRepository
- Meshtastic firmware PRRepository
Related mods
An open expansion card with a LoRa radio (RFM98-class module) and a GNSS receiver, designed for Meshtastic-style use.
philosiraptor's board gives a RAK Wireless WisBlock LoRa module an internal USB connection so Meshtastic runs inside the console.
The all-in-one expansion card: RTL-SDR, SX1262 LoRa, GNSS, RTC and a USB hub with internal USB-C; the adapter board adds USB 3.0 and Gigabit Ethernet.
Plug-and-play KVM: HDMI capture in and USB HID out, so the console becomes a portable crash cart for headless machines.
Zucker's open KVM card based on the yuzuki-hcc HDMI capture design; standard or micro-HDMI input, recessed to fit the case.
Vitaly's open-hardware card puts an RP2040 microcontroller and a GPIO pinout in the expansion slot for sensors, hats and firmware projects.