IP Mesh Updates

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5/13/25

Wireless network cards shipped 5/12/25 for testing in IP mesh units. Once tested, bulk order will be sent for final assembly.

5/19/25

Wireless network cards recieved. Testing will begin. Once testing is complete; bulk order will be sent for final assembly.

6/23/25

Awaiting all bulk orders to arrive for assembly. Final programming to PTT for testing. A broad range of testing will then commence and results will be posted for those wanting to see various range-specific throughput.

8/10

Finalizing custom soundcard for injecting ROIP into the mesh and full PTT functionality.

Adding M12 4 pin connector on top of case for Ethernet to EUD hardwire connection. Cable Options will be 4 pin to RJ45 cable and USB-C

9/5

M12 4-pin network data connector designed and implemented. Threaded waterproof connection on radio for secure EUD hardwire connection.

Edit: Swapped to 8-pin M12 for gigabit speeds

Upgraded MPCIE 3.0
Custom soundcard hardware testing to commence early next week when new peltors arrive.
Range test data will follow. Final polish.
PRC-152 Style +Lora radio units finishes this weekend.

9/21

Compiling new updated firmware which supports higher encryption, and a few special additions I'll mention soon. Designed and now machining a new "brass" PRC battery lock/release button on case.

10/20/25

Bulk order of custom wireless modules

1/3/26

Custom wireless modules arrived 💪

Preorders concluded 10/31. When an order is fulfilled an email will be sent providing UPS tracking.

1/26/26

All Wiring harness and connector assemblies will be completed today; for a batch of 100 units. Will begin finalizing builds on that batch tomorrow. They will be tested and shipped. Once all orders are filled; I will do monthly releases (drops) of 100 units. These units will have no lead-time.

Firmware updating: Having the MX88 SBC host an RSTP server for easy video stream setup.

1/27/26 TAK ICU Plugin

MX88 Firmware now compatible with ATAK TAK ICU Plugin for EDU to EDU [Smartphone camera] video streaming over mesh. (EDU on chest rig mount for body cam streaming)

Will soon have a simplified flyer; meanwhile the link below has a decent explainer of use-case:

https://freetakteam.github.io/FreeTAKServer-User-Docs/Usage/tools/takICU/

Week of 2/9/26

All radio components prepped. Finalizing builds on a batch of 100 IP Mesh units to ship.

8/9/26

Integrating the 5/10MHz channel widths.
Enabling 5MHz and 10MHz channel bandwidth support.
Implementation of the 5/10MHz channel width modification.