Top 10 Meshtastic Projects Built with Wio Tracker L1 Series — Reimagining Off-Grid LoRa Communication
Introduction — Set the scene
When we launched the Meshtastic Device Design Challenge with Hackster and Meshtastic, we had one simple question:
What happens when hundreds of makers are given the hardware powerful enough to build their own communication network?
The answer is nearly 170 creators worldwide joined in — and what they built went far beyond prototypes. They turned the Wio Tracker L1 series into power banks, solar gateways, modular pods, wearable nodes, and even sleek handheld communicators.
These are not just “projects.” They’re glimpses of how powerful hardware + open communication can shape the future of resilient, community-built networks.
What makes the Wio Tracker L1 special
The Wio Tracker L1 series gives participants a complete foundation for building low-power, long-range, and location-aware Meshtastic nodes.
Powered by LoRa, nRF52840, GPS, and optional OLED or E-ink displays, it’s a compact platform designed to go from idea to deployment — whether that’s tracking assets in a forest, connecting hikers off-grid, or prototyping a full mesh gateway.
The Top 10 Projects — Highlights of Creativity
Meshtastic 20.25 — A solar-powered, E-ink communicator with keyboard that brings offline messaging and local mesh interaction to outdoor explorers.
[ACOS] MeshPack Pro L1 for Meshtastic — A rugged, modular enclosure that turns the Wio Tracker L1 E-ink into a field-ready handheld node with replaceable battery and Grove expansion.
PocketMesh Bank — Combines a power bank and Meshtastic node in one, providing portable power and communication for long deployments.
Meshy_Wio Tracker L1 E-ink 3D Printed Case— A sleek 3D-printed case design that enhances visibility and user-friendliness of the L1 E-ink version.
LoRider — the Meshtastic — Buit with Wio Tracker L1, it tracks motion and rides while maintaining real-time Mesh connectivity for outdoor sports and logistics.
The Wio Tracker L1 Meshtastic Communicator— Adds an interactive interface to create a compact handheld messenger built on the Wio Tracker L1.
SEEEDpod Ultimate — A comprehensive ecosystem of standalone, self-sustaining nodes that can operate indefinitely without grid access.
Wio Tracker L1 Gateway — A gateway node design for aggregating data and bridging Mesh networks with external systems.
SkySense – The Perfect Flying Laboratory— A high-altitude sensing platform using Wio Tracker L1 for airborne environmental data collection.
Dual Wio Tracker L1 Portable Solar Station — This portable solar station allows to charge two Wio Tracker L1 anywhere. It is rugged, lightweight, IP65, and can use sensors via Grove.
What these projects reveal
Together, these projects prove one thing: open hardware accelerates real innovation.
Within just a few weeks, makers turned off-the-shelf L1 kits into functional, replicable solutions — bridging the gap between prototype and product.
They remind us that “building” isn’t just about soldering boards or writing firmware — it’s about designing new possibilities for how communities stay connected, informed, and resilient.
Explore & Start Building
We believe there are still countless creative ideas waiting to take shape — so let’s keep building together!
You can share your Meshtastic builds or ideas with us anytime. We encourage everyone to explore, create, and share projects built on the Wio Tracker L1 series. Outstanding entries will be featured on Seeed’s official blog and channels.
Explore the Wio Tracker L1 Family
- L1 Lite – ultra-compact, no display
- L1 – 1.3” OLED display
- L1 E-ink – 2.13” detachable E-ink screen
- L1 Pro – with rugged 3D-printed case
Whether you want to design your own enclosure, integrate into a larger solution, or simply get a ready-to-use Meshtastic device, there’s one for you.
You can also browse the full list of community projects on Hackster — maybe they’ll spark your next big idea.
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