The T-Beam Supreme is running Meshtastic firmware 2.7.16 alpha now, and the T-Deck is still on 2.7.15. I flashed the alpha to the T-Beam because I was having random Bluetooth dropouts on the stable version. It just wouldn’t stay paired after a couple weeks of use. Since switching, Bluetooth has been solid. No issues reconnecting, no lag or weird behavior in the app. Everything feels smoother and more reliable so far.

I have the Neighbor Info module turned on with the update interval set to 900 seconds. That gives me updates every fifteen minutes, which seems just right for how I use the device. It’s usually powered on for long stretches and rides with me, so I want to keep some awareness of what’s around without flooding the channel with unnecessary updates.

For history and memory, I’ve got it storing up to 50 records locally. That’s enough to remember which nodes I’ve seen more than once but not so many that it holds onto ghosts forever. I set the history return max to , and the return window to 30 min, so if another node asks for history, it only gets the latest stuff. That keeps the RF traffic clean and focused on what’s actually current instead of replaying old contacts from earlier in the day.

Range test mode is off. I’m not trying to flood the map or run fake signal spam just to make the mesh look more active. I’ve been running with MQTT off for a while now to keep the map honest, so range test would just mess that up also. It’s better to let actual signal interactions show up over time and build a real picture of what the mesh looks like around me.

The way it’s running now, the T-Beam is basically a quiet observer. It’s not trying to be the center of attention. It listens, tracks what’s nearby, and only sends what matters. No unnecessary noise, just real, useful contact. The alpha firmware has been running stable, and overall this setup feels solid. I’ll keep watching it, but so far no regrets.

Phone app does crash every once in a while during heavy load however the T-Beam is fully operational. No further Bluetooth issues. 

-RR