# project — Open Hardware Directory

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**15 project listed.**

## LoRa APRS Tracker for T-Beam

Full-featured LoRa APRS tracker firmware for the LILYGO T-Beam with GPS beaconing, two-way messaging, weather data, Winlink access, and a complete on-device menu system.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/lora-aprs-tracker-for-t-beam) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/lora-aprs-tracker-for-t-beam/md)

## LoRa APRS iGate for T-Beam

Open-source LoRa APRS internet gateway firmware for the LILYGO T-Beam that bridges local LoRa tracker packets to the global APRS-IS network with bidirectional Rx/Tx support.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/lora-aprs-igate-for-t-beam) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/lora-aprs-igate-for-t-beam/md)

## T-Beam SoftRF + ADS-B Aviation Tracker

A custom aviation safety device combining a LILYGO T-Beam running SoftRF with an ADS-B receiver and AMOLED display for real-time collision awareness for gliders and small aircraft.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t-beam-softrf-ads-b-aviation-tracker) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t-beam-softrf-ads-b-aviation-tracker/md)

## T-Beam Supreme LoRa APRS SOTA Hiking Tracker

A lightweight, multi-day LoRa APRS position tracker built on the LILYGO T-Beam Supreme for SOTA hikers and backcountry adventurers to share real-time GPS coordinates without cellular coverage.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t-beam-supreme-lora-aprs-sota-hiking-tracker) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t-beam-supreme-lora-aprs-sota-hiking-tracker/md)

## T-Echo LoRa APRS Tracker Firmware

Ultra-low-power custom APRS tracker firmware for the LILYGO T-Echo that uses the nRF52840's deep-sleep modes to achieve 100 µA standby current while transmitting GPS positions over LoRa.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t-echo-lora-aprs-tracker-firmware) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t-echo-lora-aprs-tracker-firmware/md)

## SoftRF Badge Edition on T-Echo

The LILYGO T-Echo running SoftRF Badge Edition acts as a low-power aviation proximity awareness device for glider and paraglider pilots, detecting nearby aircraft via FLARM, OGN, and ADS-L protocols on its e-paper display.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/softrf-badge-edition-on-t-echo) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/softrf-badge-edition-on-t-echo/md)

## ESP32APRS T-TWR Plus APRS Station

A full-featured APRS station (igate, digipeater, tracker, weather) running on the LILYGO T-TWR Plus, using its built-in SA868 VHF/UHF transceiver and rotary encoder UI.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/esp32aprs-t-twr-plus-aprs-station) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/esp32aprs-t-twr-plus-aprs-station/md)

## TTGO T-Beam LoRa APRS Tracker

A configurable LoRa APRS tracker running on the TTGO T-Beam, supporting smart beaconing, weather station mode, digipeater functionality, and over-the-air setup via a rotary encoder display.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/ttgo-t-beam-lora-aprs-tracker) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/ttgo-t-beam-lora-aprs-tracker/md)

## T-TWR Rev 2.1 FSK Digital Modem

A 1000 bps FSK software modem for the LILYGO T-TWR Rev 2.1, enabling digital data transmission over UHF with LDPC forward error correction and real-time ASCII waterfall display.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t-twr-rev-2-1-fsk-digital-modem) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t-twr-rev-2-1-fsk-digital-modem/md)

## Bruce Firmware — Multi-Tool Security Platform

A feature-packed ESP32 security multi-tool firmware with sub-GHz RF capture/replay, IR, NFC, WiFi attacks, BLE, and BadUSB — often called the open-source Flipper Zero alternative with 5,000+ GitHub stars.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/bruce-firmware-multi-tool-security-platform) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/bruce-firmware-multi-tool-security-platform/md)

## RNode Firmware — Reticulum Encrypted Mesh Radio Interface

Open firmware that transforms LoRa boards into flexible encrypted radio interfaces for the Reticulum Network Stack — enabling unstoppable mesh networking over LoRa, WiFi, and packet radio.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/rnode-firmware-reticulum-encrypted-mesh-radio-interface) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/rnode-firmware-reticulum-encrypted-mesh-radio-interface/md)

## ATS-Mini — All-Band Radio Receiver Firmware for T-Embed SI4732

Community firmware for the LILYGO T-Embed SI4732 transforming it into a capable AM/FM/SW/SSB receiver with spectrum waterfall display, band scanning, memory presets, and modern touchscreen UI.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/ats-mini-all-band-radio-receiver-firmware-for-t-embed-si4732) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/ats-mini-all-band-radio-receiver-firmware-for-t-embed-si4732/md)

## esp32_loraprs — Multi-Mode LoRa Modem with APRS and Digital Voice

A Swiss-army-knife LoRa firmware combining KISS Bluetooth modem, APRS iGate, digipeater, and Codec2 digital voice transceiver — maximum amateur radio versatility in a single device.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/esp32-loraprs-multi-mode-lora-modem-with-aprs-and-digital-voice) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/esp32-loraprs-multi-mode-lora-modem-with-aprs-and-digital-voice/md)

## OpenRTX — Open-Source Firmware for SA868 Two-Way Radios

Open-source firmware replacing the proprietary SA868 radio module code on the T-TWR, enabling the M17 digital voice protocol — a modern, royalty-free digital voice standard for amateur radio.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/openrtx-open-source-firmware-for-sa868-two-way-radios) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/openrtx-open-source-firmware-for-sa868-two-way-radios/md)

## ESP32-DIV

Open-source wireless network analysis tool built on ESP32 with 2.8" ILI9341 display, triple NRF24 modules for 2.4GHz scanning, CC1101 sub-GHz transceiver, and SD card logging.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/esp32-div) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/esp32-div/md)
