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Let's Build Together!

Join a live-stream on 10/4, where we'll build a set of Blackout Comms Custom T-Decks. We'll also set them up as a private off-grid mesh cluster.


You are encouraged to build along! I'll be going fairly slowly, explaining all the steps as I go, and answering questions about the build or about Blackout Comms - live as we go.


As the date gets closer, the link will be posted to my X account and YouTube channel.

What we are building

These are some of the best Blackout Comms encrypted mesh texting & tracking devices you can build. These communicators are capable of being the root of a new private cluster, joining an existing cluster, or both. They are fully compatible with the free companion Blackout Comms Live app for Android.


If you don't already have a cluster and are building along, you'll want at least 2 devices, since they will form a private mesh network. The additional devices do not have to be these custom communicators, they can be Lilygo T-Deck+, Pager, T-Beam Supreme, or any other compatible devices.

Want to follow along and build your own? Here's how...

The kit has everything you need to build your own communicator, including:

  • A PETG enclosure, your choice of Black/Green, Black/Black, Black/Pink, or Black/Beige

  • A Blackout Comms Standard License ($89 value)

  • A T-Deck dev board

  • An antenna & SMA connector

  • DFRobot GPS

  • Adafruit DS321 realtime clock

  • 5000 mAh battery (36-48 hours typical runtime per charge)

  • All cables, nuts, & bolts

  • 16 GB (or higher) micro SD card

  • Full access to map tiles for download

  • Full compatiblity with free Blackout Comms Live companion app


Option 2: Get the Parts Wherever You Can

I've made this as easy as I can, by publishing the printable files and creating a parts list. If you add up the cost of the parts, you'll probably conclude it's easier just to buy a kit or 2 from me, but if you already have some of the parts, this might be a better option for you.

  • 3D print your enclosure ahead of time

  • Download this PDF and get all the parts on the parts list (toward the bottom)

  • Some of the parts are only available on Adafruit or Digikey, others are also available from Amazon

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