The Hammer - A High-Power, PoE-Powered Meshtastic Radio Board

About a year ago, I dove into the LoRa Meshtastic ecosystem and noticed a gap: no boards offered Power over Ethernet (PoE) for seamless, cable-powered setups. So, I set out to build one. Enter The Hammer—a semi-industrial, high-performance Meshtastic radio board designed to deliver robust, long-range communication with a punch.  Build your own, under the Creative commons non commercial Licence and have some fun, or Just order a pre made board at the link below.

Why The Hammer?

• Power over Ethernet (PoE): Simplify your setup with PoE, perfect for remote or fixed installations without the hassle of batteries or external power supplies.
• 1W High-Power Radio: Why settle for less? The Hammer’s 1W LoRa radio maximizes range and reliability, ensuring your messages get through in challenging environments. (Yes, we know high power isn’t for everyone, but when comms are critical, The Hammer delivers.)
• Rugged and Versatile: Built for makers and tinkerers, this board thrives in everything from backyard experiments to industrial-grade deployments.
• Meshtastic-Ready: Compatible with the Meshtastic ecosystem including Meshcore and other Lora ESP32 based firmwares, enabling secure, off-grid communication for your projects.

What started as a solution to a missing feature became a passion project to push the boundaries of LoRa communication. Named The Hammer because it hits hard with its 1W output, this board is for anyone who needs reliable, long-range comms without compromise. Whether you’re building a mesh network for a festival, a remote sensor array, or just geeking out on LoRa, The Hammer has you covered.

Grab yours at Broken Circuit Ranch (https://www.brokencircuitranch.com/shop/p/the-hammer)