Lilygo T-Deck Plus is a $70 handheld with GPS, LoRa, and a BlackBerry keyboard
The LILYGO T-Deck Plus is a $70 handheld device for developers, featuring GPS, LoRa, WiFi, Bluetooth, and a 2,000 mAh battery, programmable via Arduino, Micropython, and PlatformIO-IDE.
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The LILYGO T-Deck Plus is a new handheld device priced at $70, designed for developers rather than general consumers. It features a compact design reminiscent of a BlackBerry but does not function as a phone and lacks support for cellular networks like 4G or 5G. The device is powered by an ESP32 microprocessor and includes a 2.8-inch display, GPS module, LoRa radio for long-range communication, WiFi, and Bluetooth connectivity. It also comes with a built-in 2,000 mAh battery, which is an upgrade from its predecessor, the original T-Deck, which required users to provide their own battery. Both models share similar specifications, including an IPS LCD display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, 8MB of PSRAM, and 16MB of flash storage, along with a microSD card reader, microphone, and speaker. The T-Deck Plus supports programming through Arduino, Micropython, and PlatformIO-IDE, with additional documentation available on GitHub. This device is aimed at hobbyists and developers looking for a versatile platform for various projects.
- The LILYGO T-Deck Plus is a developer-focused handheld device priced at $70.
- It features GPS, LoRa radio, WiFi, and Bluetooth, but does not support cellular networks.
- The device includes a built-in 2,000 mAh battery, unlike its predecessor.
- It is programmable using Arduino, Micropython, and PlatformIO-IDE.
- The T-Deck Plus is designed for hobbyists and developers, offering a compact and versatile platform.
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Lilygo's original lora devboards had no display and no GPS (although IO pins to add your own) and you used the bluetooth connection to a phone to send and recieve the messages.
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Are new parts being made, or are they only sourcing from old stock?
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