¶ ATAK Forwarder
An ATAK plugin for forwarding CoT messages via a hardware layer. Currently supports Meshtastic devices.
¶ Authors & Contributors
Repo: https://github.com/paulmandal/atak-forwarder
Discord: @Digital Sports Athlete#2214
¶ Quick Start Guide
You will need some meshtastic devices, here is a compatible one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CXQVJBK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
¶ Install Meshtastic app on your EUD
¶ Download Meshtastic Flasher to your Computer
Both can be found here: https://meshtastic.org/downloads
¶ Setup your Meshtastic Devices
Follow the instructions here to flash the firmware to the devices.
https://meshtastic.org/docs/getting-started/flashing-firmware/meshtastic-flasher
As of writing this, the following versions are required:
- ATAK - 4.7 (tak.gov)
- ATAK Forwarder 1.1.3 - (ATAK 4.7)
- Meshtastic Firmware - 1.2.64 (download in flasher app)
- Meshtastic Android App - 1.2.64
¶ After the device is flashed, double tap the middle button labeled ‘IO38’ to reset the bluetooth pin to “123456”.
Open Meshtastic and pair the device to ensure it connects. Set region to US
¶ Open ATAK Plugin Settings > Set your comm device
