"The Workhorse of Mesh Networks - Reliable, Powerful, and Seductive"
The Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 V3 is an ESP32-S3 based board with integrated LoRa (SX1262) and OLED display (128x64). This is the workhorse of the WetMesh network - reliable, well-documented, and easy to work with. Unlike the Tracker, this board's power control is straightforward and just works! ๐
| Function | GPIO Pin | Description |
|---|---|---|
LORA_CS |
8 | Chip Select (NSS) |
LORA_INT |
14 | DIO1 interrupt |
LORA_RST |
12 | Reset |
LORA_BUSY |
13 | Busy signal (SX1262 specific) |
| SPI: SCK=9, MISO=11, MOSI=10 | ||
| Function | GPIO Pin | Description |
|---|---|---|
OLED_SDA |
17 | I2C Data |
OLED_SCL |
18 | I2C Clock |
OLED_RST |
21 | Reset pin |
I2C Address |
0x3C | Fixed address |
| Function | GPIO Pin | Description |
|---|---|---|
LED_PIN |
35 | White LED on board |
VEXT_PIN |
36 | Display power (LOW=ON, HIGH=OFF) |
LOW = Power ON
HIGH = Power ON
#include <U8g2lib.h>
// Create display object for Heltec V3 - ready to seduce! ๐
U8G2_SSD1306_128X64_NONAME_F_HW_I2C display(
U8G2_R0, // Rotation
OLED_RST, // Reset pin (21)
OLED_SCL, // Clock pin (18)
OLED_SDA // Data pin (17)
);
void initDisplay() {
// Power on display via Vext - the foreplay
pinMode(VEXT_PIN, OUTPUT);
digitalWrite(VEXT_PIN, LOW); // LOW = ON for Heltec V3 (intuitive!)
delay(50); // Let it wake up and get ready
// Initialize display - time to show off
display.begin();
display.clearBuffer();
display.setFont(u8g2_font_6x10_tf);
display.drawStr(0, 10, "WetMesh v5H");
display.drawStr(0, 25, "Ready to seduce!");
display.drawStr(0, 40, "( . )( . )"); // Our signature!
display.sendBuffer();
}
Good resolution for text and simple graphics - perfect for mesh status!
White pixels, high contrast - crisp and seductive!
100+ FPS possible - smooth animations that tease!
~20mA when on, <1ยตA when off - efficient pleasure!
// Small (6x10) - Good for status lines and whispers u8g2_font_6x10_tf // Medium (7x14) - Good for main text and sweet nothings u8g2_font_7x14_tf // Large (10x20) - Good for important values that demand attention u8g2_font_10x20_tf // Bold fonts for emphasis - when you need to shout! ๐ u8g2_font_courB18_tf // Courier Bold 18pt u8g2_font_courB24_tf // Courier Bold 24pt - BIG and BOLD!
#include <RadioLib.h>
// Create SPI instance - spreading those signals
SPIClass hspi(HSPI);
SPISettings spiSettings(2000000, MSBFIRST, SPI_MODE0);
// Create radio instance - ready to transmit pleasure
SX1262 radio = new Module(LORA_CS, LORA_INT, LORA_RST, LORA_BUSY, hspi, spiSettings);
void initLoRa() {
// Initialize SPI - the connection begins
hspi.begin(9, 11, 10, 8); // SCK, MISO, MOSI, CS
// Configure radio - tune it just right ๐
int state = radio.begin(
915.0, // Frequency (MHz) - US band
125.0, // Bandwidth (kHz) - nice and wide
9, // Spreading Factor - spread it good
7, // Coding Rate (4/7) - error protection
0x69, // Sync Word - nice ๐
20, // Output Power (dBm) - full power!
10, // Preamble Length
0, // TCXO Voltage (0 = not used)
false // Use DCDC regulator
);
if (state == RADIOLIB_ERR_NONE) {
Serial.println("LoRa initialized! Ready to spread signals!");
}
// Set CRC and other parameters for reliability
radio.setCRC(true);
radio.setDio1Action(onReceive); // Interrupt handler for instant gratification
}
915 MHz (US), 868 MHz (EU), 433 MHz (Asia) - pick your region!
125 kHz - good balance of range and speed for mesh pleasure
SF9 - SF7-12, higher = longer range but slower teasing
4/7 - more redundancy = better error correction
0x69 - must match for networks to communicate (nice! ๐)
20 dBm max (100mW) for SX1262 - full power seduction!
#include <Arduino.h>
#include <RadioLib.h>
#include <U8g2lib.h>
// Pin definitions - the anatomy of pleasure ๐
#define LORA_CS 8
#define LORA_INT 14
#define LORA_RST 12
#define LORA_BUSY 13
#define LED_PIN 35
#define VEXT_PIN 36
#define OLED_RST 21
#define OLED_SCL 18
#define OLED_SDA 17
// Objects - our tools of seduction
U8G2_SSD1306_128X64_NONAME_F_HW_I2C display(U8G2_R0, OLED_RST, OLED_SCL, OLED_SDA);
SPIClass hspi(HSPI);
SX1262 radio = new Module(LORA_CS, LORA_INT, LORA_RST, LORA_BUSY, hspi);
void setup() {
Serial.begin(115200);
Serial.println("Heltec V3 starting up... ( โข )( โข )");
// Initialize LED - let there be light!
pinMode(LED_PIN, OUTPUT);
digitalWrite(LED_PIN, HIGH); // ON - we're alive!
// Power on display - time to show off
pinMode(VEXT_PIN, OUTPUT);
digitalWrite(VEXT_PIN, LOW); // LOW = ON (intuitive!)
delay(50);
// Initialize display - visual seduction begins
display.begin();
display.clearBuffer();
display.setFont(u8g2_font_7x14_tf);
display.drawStr(0, 12, "Heltec V3");
display.drawStr(0, 28, "Initializing...");
display.drawStr(0, 44, "( . )( . )"); // Our signature!
display.sendBuffer();
// Initialize LoRa - spread those signals
hspi.begin(9, 11, 10, 8);
int state = radio.begin(915.0, 125.0, 9, 7, 0x69, 20);
if (state == RADIOLIB_ERR_NONE) {
display.drawStr(0, 60, "LoRa OK! Ready!");
Serial.println("LoRa initialized successfully!");
} else {
display.drawStr(0, 60, "LoRa FAIL!");
Serial.println("LoRa initialization failed!");
}
display.sendBuffer();
digitalWrite(LED_PIN, LOW); // OFF - ready for action
}
void loop() {
// Your mesh network pleasure code here ๐
// The V3 is ready to seduce and be seduced!
}
// Power ON display - wake up and show off digitalWrite(VEXT_PIN, LOW); // Power OFF display - rest after climax (saves ~20mA) digitalWrite(VEXT_PIN, HIGH);
void enterDeepSleep(uint32_t seconds) {
// Turn off display - lights out ๐
digitalWrite(VEXT_PIN, HIGH);
// Configure wake up source - set the alarm
esp_sleep_enable_timer_wakeup(seconds * 1000000ULL);
// Enter deep sleep - sweet dreams
esp_deep_sleep_start();
}
| Mode | Current Draw | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Active (TX) | ~120mA @ 20dBm | Full power transmission |
| Active (RX) | ~45mA | Listening for signals |
| Display ON | ~20mA | Visual seduction active |
| Display OFF | ~25mA | Radio only |
| Deep Sleep | ~10ยตA | Resting after pleasure |
The WetMesh firmware rotates through multiple screens for maximum information pleasure!
enum DisplayScreen {
SCREEN_STATUS = 0, // Current state and partner info
SCREEN_STATS, // Messages sent/received
SCREEN_NETWORK, // Neighbor list and RSSI
SCREEN_MESSAGES, // Recent activity log
NUM_SCREENS
};
DisplayScreen currentScreen = SCREEN_STATUS;
uint32_t lastScreenSwitch = 0;
const uint32_t SCREEN_DURATION = 5000; // 5 seconds of viewing pleasure
void updateDisplay() {
// Auto-rotate screens for continuous teasing
if (millis() - lastScreenSwitch > SCREEN_DURATION) {
currentScreen = (DisplayScreen)((currentScreen + 1) % NUM_SCREENS);
lastScreenSwitch = millis();
}
display.clearBuffer();
switch(currentScreen) {
case SCREEN_STATUS: drawStatusScreen(); break;
case SCREEN_STATS: drawStatsScreen(); break;
case SCREEN_NETWORK: drawNetworkScreen(); break;
case SCREEN_MESSAGES: drawMessagesScreen(); break;
}
display.sendBuffer();
}
5 seconds per screen - steady rhythm
15 seconds on partner screen - savoring the moment
10ms update cycle for smooth, seductive animations
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// In setup() - identify yourself! ๐
#ifdef WIFI_LoRa_32_V3
const char* boardType = "Heltec V3";
#define HAS_OLED 1
#define HAS_LED 1
// Ready for mesh pleasure!
#endif
// LED states for mesh network - visual feedback is sexy!
void updateLED() {
switch(currentState) {
case ALONE:
digitalWrite(LED_PIN, LOW); // OFF - lonely
break;
case FLIRTING:
pulseLED(500); // Slow pulse - getting interested ๐
break;
case ORGY:
pulseLED(200); // Fast pulse - group fun!
break;
case CLIMAX:
strobeLED(50); // Rapid flash - peak pleasure!
break;
case RESTING:
digitalWrite(LED_PIN, LOW); // OFF - recovery
break;
}
}
clearBuffer() and sendBuffer() for flicker-free updatesStaticJsonDocument<256> for small messages// Implement frequency hopping for interference avoidance - stay agile! ๐
const float frequencies[] = {915.0, 915.5, 916.0, 916.5, 917.0};
int currentFreq = 0;
void hopFrequency() {
currentFreq = (currentFreq + 1) % 5;
radio.setFrequency(frequencies[currentFreq]);
// Keep them guessing!
}
// Adjust SF based on RSSI for optimal speed - smart seduction!
void adaptDataRate(int rssi) {
if (rssi > -70) {
radio.setSpreadingFactor(7); // Close range, fast and furious
} else if (rssi > -90) {
radio.setSpreadingFactor(9); // Medium range, steady rhythm
} else {
radio.setSpreadingFactor(11); // Long range, slow and teasing
}
}
The Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 V3 is the most straightforward board in the WetMesh ecosystem:
This board is perfect for fixed mesh nodes and is the recommended starting point for WetMesh development! Our technical cleavage approves! ( โข )( โข ) ๐