{
  "updated": "2026-10-31",
  "note": "Mesh News for meshforall.com. Newest first. Every item needs en + nl text and a source link. The daily check on CLAUDE-VM adds items here and uploads this file on its own; nothing else on the site changes without RIVINS' OK.",
  "versions": [
    { "project": "meshtastic", "name": "Meshtastic firmware", "stable": "2.7.26", "testing": "2.8.1 alpha", "url": "https://github.com/meshtastic/firmware/releases" },
    { "project": "meshcore", "name": "MeshCore firmware", "stable": "1.18.0", "testing": "", "url": "https://github.com/meshcore-dev/MeshCore/releases" },
    { "project": "reticulum", "name": "Reticulum (RNS)", "stable": "1.5.5", "testing": "", "url": "https://github.com/markqvist/Reticulum/releases" },
    { "project": "reticulum", "name": "Sideband", "stable": "2.2.0", "testing": "", "url": "https://github.com/markqvist/Sideband/releases" },
    { "project": "openmanet", "name": "OpenMANET firmware", "stable": "1.8.0", "testing": "", "url": "https://github.com/OpenMANET/firmware/releases" },
    { "project": "tak", "name": "ATAK-CIV", "stable": "5.6.0", "testing": "", "url": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.atakmap.app.civ" },
    { "project": "tak", "name": "OpenTAKServer", "stable": "1.7.14", "testing": "", "url": "https://github.com/brian7704/OpenTAKServer/releases" },
    { "project": "tak", "name": "Meshtastic ATAK plugin", "stable": "1.1.42", "testing": "", "url": "https://github.com/meshtastic/ATAK-Plugin/releases" }
  ],
  "items": [
    {
      "id": "ots-1.7.14",
      "date": "2026-10-23",
      "project": "tak",
      "type": "release",
      "version": "1.7.14",
      "title": { "en": "OpenTAKServer 1.7.14", "nl": "OpenTAKServer 1.7.14" },
      "summary": {
        "en": "Adds support for the ATAK Reports plugin and PostGIS in the database, and fixes WinTAK DataSync and the ATAK Vx plugin. Heads-up: the ADS-B and AIS jobs are switched off for now, because two Python packages they relied on disappeared from PyPI and GitHub. We run this version on the Mesh For All server.",
        "nl": "Voegt ondersteuning toe voor de ATAK Reports-plugin en PostGIS in de database, en repareert WinTAK DataSync en de ATAK Vx-plugin. Let op: de ADS-B- en AIS-taken staan voorlopig uit, omdat twee Python-pakketten waarop ze leunden van PyPI en GitHub zijn verdwenen. Deze versie draait op de Mesh For All-server."
      },
      "source": { "name": "GitHub - OpenTAKServer", "url": "https://github.com/brian7704/OpenTAKServer/releases/tag/1.7.14" }
    },
    {
      "id": "meshcore-1.18.0",
      "date": "2026-10-15",
      "project": "meshcore",
      "type": "firmware",
      "version": "1.18.0",
      "title": { "en": "MeshCore 1.18.0: a CLI on companion radios", "nl": "MeshCore 1.18.0: een CLI op companion-radio's" },
      "summary": {
        "en": "Companion firmware gets its own command line, like repeaters already had, plus node discovery and telemetry push for sensor nodes. Repeaters now use minimal loop detection by default, and a 'hidden repeater' stays out of discovery when adverts are off. Repeater, room server and companion builds are all on the MeshCore flasher.",
        "nl": "Companion-firmware krijgt een eigen commandoregel, zoals repeaters al hadden, plus het ontdekken van nodes en telemetrie-push voor sensornodes. Repeaters gebruiken nu standaard minimale lusdetectie, en een 'verborgen repeater' blijft buiten beeld als adverts uit staan. Repeater-, room server- en companion-versies staan allemaal op de MeshCore-flasher."
      },
      "source": { "name": "MeshCore blog", "url": "https://blog.meshcore.io/2026/10/15/release-1-18-0" }
    },
    {
      "id": "meshcore-1.18.0-hw",
      "date": "2026-10-15",
      "project": "meshcore",
      "type": "hardware",
      "title": { "en": "Five new boards supported by MeshCore", "nl": "Vijf nieuwe borden ondersteund door MeshCore" },
      "summary": {
        "en": "MeshCore 1.18.0 adds the Elecrow ThinkNode M8 and M4, the Seeed Wio Tracker L1 1W, the Muzi Base family (Duo, Uno, SuperIO) and the Waveshare ESP32-S3 LR1121. The T-Beam 1W gets thermal fan control and the RAK3401 now works with the RAK12500 and RAK12501 GPS modules.",
        "nl": "MeshCore 1.18.0 voegt de Elecrow ThinkNode M8 en M4, de Seeed Wio Tracker L1 1W, de Muzi Base-familie (Duo, Uno, SuperIO) en de Waveshare ESP32-S3 LR1121 toe. De T-Beam 1W krijgt ventilatorregeling op temperatuur en de RAK3401 werkt nu met de GPS-modules RAK12500 en RAK12501."
      },
      "source": { "name": "MeshCore blog", "url": "https://blog.meshcore.io/2026/10/15/release-1-18-0" }
    },
    {
      "id": "meshtastic-2.8.1-alpha",
      "date": "2026-10-01",
      "project": "meshtastic",
      "type": "firmware",
      "version": "2.8.1 alpha",
      "prerelease": true,
      "title": { "en": "Meshtastic 2.8.1 alpha, and 2.8.0 withdrawn", "nl": "Meshtastic 2.8.1 alpha, en 2.8.0 ingetrokken" },
      "summary": {
        "en": "The 2.8 series is a big one: packet signing (XEdDSA), node IDs derived from the node's key instead of its MAC address, a rebuilt NodeDB, new LoRa region and preset allocations, and position and telemetry now off until you opt in. 2.8.0 was withdrawn after a signing bug and 2.8.1 cannot talk signed packets with it. Still alpha: stay on 2.7.26 for anything that matters, export your config before trying it, and use a full erase if it boot-loops.",
        "nl": "De 2.8-reeks is groot: ondertekening van pakketten (XEdDSA), node-ID's die van de sleutel van de node komen in plaats van het MAC-adres, een herbouwde NodeDB, een nieuwe indeling van LoRa-regio's en presets, en positie en telemetrie staan nu uit totdat je ze aanzet. 2.8.0 is ingetrokken na een fout in de ondertekening, en 2.8.1 wisselt geen ondertekende pakketten uit met die versie. Nog steeds alpha: blijf op 2.7.26 voor alles wat ertoe doet, exporteer je configuratie voordat je het probeert, en doe een volledige wipe als hij blijft herstarten."
      },
      "source": { "name": "GitHub - Meshtastic firmware", "url": "https://github.com/meshtastic/firmware/releases/tag/v2.8.1.8e6a88d" }
    },
    {
      "id": "sideband-2.2.0",
      "date": "2026-10-01",
      "project": "reticulum",
      "type": "release",
      "version": "2.2.0",
      "title": { "en": "Sideband 2.2.0: easier voice links", "nl": "Sideband 2.2.0: makkelijker spraakverbindingen" },
      "summary": {
        "en": "The Reticulum messenger can now start half-duplex voice links straight from a conversation, switch push-to-talk quality on the fly, and load custom interfaces on Android. Delivery over very poor links is noticeably more reliable. Ships with RNS 1.5.5, LXMF 1.2.0 and LXST 0.5.4.",
        "nl": "De Reticulum-messenger kan nu half-duplex spraakverbindingen direct vanuit een gesprek starten, de kwaliteit van push-to-talk onderweg wisselen, en op Android eigen interfaces laden. Bezorging over heel slechte verbindingen is merkbaar betrouwbaarder. Komt met RNS 1.5.5, LXMF 1.2.0 en LXST 0.5.4."
      },
      "source": { "name": "GitHub - Sideband", "url": "https://github.com/markqvist/Sideband/releases/tag/2.2.0" }
    },
    {
      "id": "rns-1.5.5",
      "date": "2026-09-29",
      "project": "reticulum",
      "type": "release",
      "version": "1.5.5",
      "title": { "en": "Reticulum 1.5.5", "nl": "Reticulum 1.5.5" },
      "summary": {
        "en": "Interfaces can now be attached, detached and reloaded live with rnstatus, and auto-connecting to discovered interfaces works on Windows and macOS too. Also better RNode Bluetooth reconnects and a faster HDLC framer.",
        "nl": "Interfaces kun je nu live koppelen, ontkoppelen en herladen met rnstatus, en automatisch verbinden met ontdekte interfaces werkt nu ook op Windows en macOS. Daarnaast betere Bluetooth-herverbinding met RNodes en een snellere HDLC-framer."
      },
      "source": { "name": "GitHub - Reticulum", "url": "https://github.com/markqvist/Reticulum/releases/tag/1.5.5" }
    },
    {
      "id": "openmanet-1.8.0",
      "date": "2026-08-16",
      "project": "openmanet",
      "type": "firmware",
      "version": "1.8.0",
      "title": { "en": "OpenMANET 1.8.0: new high-power HaLow chip", "nl": "OpenMANET 1.8.0: nieuwe HaLow-chip met hoog vermogen" },
      "summary": {
        "en": "Moves to the Morse Micro 2.x drivers, which brings support for the high-power 8108-M20 chipset, and returns support for the HalowLink2 and Heltec HT-HD01-V2. New: a MAVLink proxy for drones, camera CoT for TAK, and an external-CoT GNSS source for nodes without GPS. Check the SHA256 sums before flashing.",
        "nl": "Stapt over op de Morse Micro 2.x-drivers, met ondersteuning voor de 8108-M20-chipset met hoog vermogen, en de HalowLink2 en Heltec HT-HD01-V2 worden weer ondersteund. Nieuw: een MAVLink-proxy voor drones, camera-CoT voor TAK, en een GNSS-bron via externe CoT voor nodes zonder GPS. Controleer de SHA256-sommen voordat je flasht."
      },
      "source": { "name": "GitHub - OpenMANET firmware", "url": "https://github.com/OpenMANET/firmware/releases/tag/1.8.0" }
    },
    {
      "id": "meshtastic-2.7.26",
      "date": "2026-06-24",
      "project": "meshtastic",
      "type": "firmware",
      "version": "2.7.26",
      "title": { "en": "Meshtastic 2.7.26 is the current stable release", "nl": "Meshtastic 2.7.26 is de huidige stabiele versie" },
      "summary": {
        "en": "Still the version we recommend for everyday use while 2.8 is in alpha. Flash it with the Meshtastic Web Flasher; see our flash guide if you are new to it.",
        "nl": "Nog steeds de versie die we aanraden voor dagelijks gebruik zolang 2.8 in alpha is. Flash hem met de Meshtastic Web Flasher; kijk in onze flash-handleiding als je dat nog nooit gedaan hebt."
      },
      "source": { "name": "GitHub - Meshtastic firmware", "url": "https://github.com/meshtastic/firmware/releases/tag/v2.7.26.54e0d8d" }
    },
    {
      "id": "atak-plugin-1.1.42",
      "date": "2026-03-31",
      "project": "tak",
      "type": "release",
      "version": "1.1.42",
      "title": { "en": "Meshtastic ATAK plugin 1.1.42", "nl": "Meshtastic ATAK-plugin 1.1.42" },
      "summary": {
        "en": "Fixes crashes around external GPS and the link to the Meshtastic app. Tested with ATAK 5.6.0.13 on Android 16 and Meshtastic for Android 2.7.13.",
        "nl": "Repareert crashes rond externe GPS en de koppeling met de Meshtastic-app. Getest met ATAK 5.6.0.13 op Android 16 en Meshtastic voor Android 2.7.13."
      },
      "source": { "name": "GitHub - Meshtastic ATAK plugin", "url": "https://github.com/meshtastic/ATAK-Plugin/releases/tag/1.1.42" }
    }
  ]
}