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Offline group-safety mesh for hikers: ESP32 + GPS + LoRa, with a firmware-in-the-loop simulator and 3D replay viewer

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Heard – offline LoRa mesh that keeps hiking groups together

by luciobaiocchi·Jun 11, 2026·9 points·0 comments

AI Analysis

●●SolidNiche GemBig Brain

Multi-hop LoRa relaying keeps groups connected when cellular fails completely.

Strengths
  • Multi-hop selective flooding protocol reaches out-of-range members through other devices
  • Onboard IN_PATH/OUT_PATH algorithm detects route deviations in real time
  • Firmware-in-loop simulator and 3D replay viewer for testing without field trips
Weaknesses
  • Prototype stage with only 1 GitHub star, no production deployments yet
  • No companion mobile app for non-device-carrying group members
Category
Target Audience

Hiking groups, outdoor guides, search and rescue teams

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