Building a Pocket-Sized LoRa Messenger for Hiking & Emergencies RJT642

Published at : 18 Dec 2025

Discover how to build the ultimate off-grid communication device! In this step-by-step tutorial, we create a secure, private LoRa messenger using the powerful Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 (ESP32) module. Learn how to use a rotary encoder as a unique and practical keyboard to type and send encrypted messages without needing Wi-Fi or a SIM card. This project is perfect for emergency situations, hiking, or any scenario where you need reliable, long-range communication. We'll cover the complete build process, including wiring, library installation in the Arduino IDE, and a real-world demonstration where we test the device over an incredible 13-mile (21km) range! All code and resources are linked below.
📚⬇️ Download and resource page https://robojax.com/RJT642

📌All Packages on Amazon (N33, 3000mAh and WiFi LoRa 32):
Amazon USA:https://amzn.to/4luXA9B
📌Meshnology Website: https://meshnology.com/collections/meshnology-n32-lora-v3-customized-kit/products/n33-esp32-lora-v3-kit-with-915mhz-antenna-3000mah-battery-case-wifi-bluetooth-for-arduino-iot-meshtastic

Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 V3
🔥Amazon USA (with 1000mAh 🔋 or 3000mAh🔋) : https://amzn.to/45O15n7
📌eBay https://ebay.us/NQq3vD
📌AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFX7Jpc
Banggood: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/G3v8AmMNwi
Amazon Ireland: https://amzn.to/45wgSWY

🚀Related Video:
Sending Temperature over LoRa (N3): https://youtu.be/76UR9dDuf-k
Battery/Solar monitoring send Voltage over LoRa (N33): https://youtu.be/rOVVl9EI-So
Turn on/off devices over LoRa: https://youtu.be/lhLQqG5H8_M
Door Monitoring alert over LoRa: https://youtu.be/-YWocAllrbA
Control Servo Motor over LoRa band: https://youtu.be/EPynuJ7sasY
Turn on/off devices over LoRa (N35): https://youtu.be/W9FMmBFljXc
Pocket Sized LoRa Messenger: https://youtu.be/IsOSvrF60J4
Meshpocket Meshtastic Power bank: https://youtu.be/FYHrTWS00n4

Chapters of this video:
00:00 Introduction
5:32 Package and preparing N33 case
15:03 Wiring
15:32 Library and code
21:34 How to use it
24:21 Demonstration
27:14 13 mile, 21km direct line of sight demo

Tutorial by Ahmad Shamshiri form Canada
If you found this tutorial helpful, please support me so I can continue creating contents like this. Here is PayPal link https://bit.ly/donate-robojax

Follow me on Facebook http://fb.me/robojaxTV
Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/robojaxTV
Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/robojax/
Follow me on TikTok : https://tickTok.com/@robojaxtv

Tutorial by Robojax.com
Get other projects code and learn Arduino
http://robojax.com/
#lora #meshnology #heltec