Elecrow ThinkNode M9 is a standalone LoRa terminal that runs MeshCore firmware and features a QWERTY keyboard, color display, GPS, LoRa connectivity, and a 2,300mAh battery, making it suitable for outdoor and emergency communication.The device is built around an ESP32-S3R8 and a Semtech LR1110 LoRa module supporting US915 and EU868 frequencies, while the esp32-s3 adds Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth 5.0/BLE connectivity. Additionally, it features a 2.4-inch 240 × 320 TFT LCD, a 37-key physical QWERTY keyboard, GPS/GNSS support, plus a magnetic compass for navigation and location sharing. Other features include a USB-C port for charging and programming, RTC, buzzer, built-in antennas, and a 2,300mAh/3.8V Li-Po battery rated for up to 2–3 days in standby. The M9 targets outdoor exploration, emergency and disaster communication, remote operations, scientific research, and offline community or privacy-focused communication.ThinkNode M9 specifications:
SoC – Espressif Systems ESP32-S3
CPU – Dual-core Tensilica LX7 up to 240 MHz with vector extension for AI/ML workloads
RAM – 512KB SRAM; 8MB PSRAM
Wireless – WiFi 4 and Bluetooth LE 5
