T-deck from Lilygo

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Have you tried to use different USB cables? Sometimes random flashing issues are caused by certain cable/device combinations.

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We’ve definitely heard of issues flashing this device but it seems to be hit or miss. Did you try using the CLI scripts to install? Flashing with the CLI | Meshtastic

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Yep i thought of that too and tried different cables
I will try the CLI way and see if that works…

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I found a way but it’s in no way what’s recommended or even safe, Uploading Bin File Firmware to ESP32 - YouTube

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Also stuck on Preparing installation using Chrome, Mac and Web installer.

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Gonna wait for the Dev to do their magic…for this one its gonna be worth the wait to have a fully integrated unit with Meshtastic…
If anyone comes up with any fantastic ideas to flash this bad boy please post em?

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I posted a video that worked for me, but this is also helpful https://github.com/Xinyuan-LilyGO/LilyGo-Document/blob/master/WinFlashBin.md the issue appears to be with the esptool, I have tried numerous os’s, browsers, and CLI methods and different web tools and this is the only way I got it to load.

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what was the exact file that you uploaded using the flash download tool?
Congrats BTW!!! I think you might be the first to get this working!

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I used 2.1.21.470363d, I will also add check the cable used when flashing as well that was an initial hurdle for me.

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firmware-t-deck-2.1.22.191a69d.bin works like a charm for me!

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All I had to do was connect it and run:

./device-install.sh -f firmware-t-deck-2.1.22.191a69d.bin

Didn’t need to hold down any buttons or mess around at all.

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Is it possible to send messages on a T-Deck without pairing it to a smartphone?

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Not that I could tell, no.

I was able to move between the screens with the trackball and by swiping the touch screen. There doesn’t seem to be any UI developed yet for messaging.

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Thanks.

Hopefully stand-alone messaging will be added later as it would IMHO qualify the T-Deck as a premium Meshtastic client.

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I am hoping someone far smarter than me figures out how to make it a stand alone messenger

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I think it should already work if you use the CLI to configure the CannedMessageModule:
meshtastic --set canned_message.enabled true --set canned_message.allow_input_source "_any"

See also: Canned Message Module Configuration | Meshtastic

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Pardon for my noob question but did you have to compile the bin on your own? If no, can you enlighten me on what folder its in?

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That is the whole goal of the device IMHO

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It’s all on the github for meshtastic under firmware. GitHub - meshtastic/firmware: Meshtastic device firmware

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Booom! Got It! Thank you all!

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I got two of these, and like others, the web install doesn’t work, but the CLI does. Problem I have is that after install, My first unit no longer comms with esptool. Like at all. I’m left with the feeling that I can’t install later releases.
Working with Windows 10, and a good cable. I know nothing about coding, little about microcontrollers, and you may assume that the only thing I know is how to follow instructions.
For the most part, the device seems to work ok, but I’m feeling a bit stranded in the initial alpha.