Makerfabs Nomad devices are based on LoRa，designed to communicate/ navigate, and deploy anywhere. It is a family of open-source LoRa devices designed for developers, makers, and industrial innovators. Combining long-range wireless communication, positioning, and edge intelligence, Nomad provides a flexible platform for building next-generation connected products.

Nomad Touch is built around the ESP32-S3 and features a 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen as its primary user interface. It supports development with Arduino, ESP-IDF, and LVGL, making it an ideal platform for rapid prototyping and product development.

For long-range wireless communication, Nomad Touch adopts the Semtech LR1121 LoRa transceiver. Professionally tuned RF front-end and antenna provide reliable communication ranges of up to 8–10 km in open environments and 2–3 km in urban areas   

High-performance positioning is provided by the ATGM336H GNSS module together with an active GNSS antenna ensure reliable GNSS performance. The GNSS subsystem features an average operating current of 28 mA, with a cold-start time of 32 seconds and a hot-start time of 2 seconds..

To support navigation, motion sensing, and off-grid applications, Nomad Touch also integrates a 9-axis IMU and a real-time clock (RTC), providing a complete hardware platform for outdoor, industrial, and IoT applications.

With Nomad Terminal, user can create:

1. Off-Grid Communication

Build reliable off-grid messaging applications without relying on cellular networks. Powered by the Semtech LR1121 and Makerfabs' professionally optimized RF design, Nomad Touch provides communication ranges of up to several kilometers, making it ideal for:

• Camping & Hiking
• Emergency Communications
• Search & Rescue
• Disaster Recovery
• Remote Field Operations
• Areas without LTE or Internet coverage 

2. GNSS Position Sharing

With its integrated GNSS receiver, Nomad Touch can acquire and share real-time location information with other Nomad devices over LoRa. This makes it suitable for Disaster Recovery/ Rescuing.

3. Motion & Navigation

The integrated 9-axis IMU provides motion sensing, orientation, and heading information. Combined with GNSS, it enables more advanced navigation and tracking applications, especially in challenging outdoor environments.

Nomad Touch integrates a 5000 mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery with onboard charging circuitry.

Thanks to its ultra-low-power hardware design, battery life can reach 40–60 days, depending on the application, LoRa transmission interval, GNSS usage, and display activity.

Fully Open Source

Both the hardware and firmware of Nomad Touch are fully open source, giving developers complete freedom to customize, modify, and build their own applications.

Spec：

• ESP32S3, 16M flash with 8M PSRAM
• 480*320 SPI display with Capacitive Touch
• LoRa: Semtech LR1121, 8–10 km range in open environments
• GNSS: ATGM336H. With active antenna;
• 6-Axis IMU (Accelerometer + Gyroscope): LSM6DS3TR-C；
• 3-Axis Magnetometer: BMM150；
• RTC: PCF8563T/5
• Battery: 5000 mAH Rechargeable by USB Type-C