The Akita MeshTAK Plugin is a game-changing Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) plugin meticulously crafted to bridge the gap between ATAK and Meshtastic, providing unparalleled communication capabilities in the most challenging and disconnected environments.
This plugin is an indispensable asset for law enforcement, military, security personnel, and first responders who demand reliable, long-range communication when traditional networks are unavailable, unreliable, or deliberately disrupted.
By harnessing the power of Meshtastic's decentralized, low-power radio networks, Akita MeshTAK empowers ATAK users to maintain critical connectivity and situational awareness, enabling them to:
- Operate Beyond the Grid: Extend the reach of ATAK far beyond the limitations of cellular, Wi-Fi, and satellite networks.
- Enhance Team Coordination: Facilitate the real-time sharing of location data (CoT) and text messages.
- Visualize the Battlefield: Overlay Meshtastic-derived data directly onto the ATAK map.
- Mitigate Communication Vulnerabilities: Reduce reliance on easily compromised infrastructure.
- Firmware: You must set the correct UUIDs in
firmware/src/config.h. - ATAK Plugin: You must edit
atak_plugin/src/com/akitaengineering/meshtak/Config.javaand fill in the placeholder UUIDs and USB IDs to match your firmware and hardware.
- Seamless ATAK Integration: Integrates directly into the ATAK UI.
- Long-Range, Low-Power Communication: Leverages Meshtastic's self-healing mesh network.
- Robust Off-Grid Operation: Thrives in environments where traditional networks fail.
- Precision Location Tracking: Transmits and receives accurate Cursor on Target (CoT) messages.
- Critical Alert (SOS) Button: A dedicated button on the ATAK toolbar to send a high-priority alert across the mesh.
- Device Health Monitoring: Displays the battery percentage of the connected Meshtastic device directly in the ATAK toolbar.
Versatile Connectivity Options:
- Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
- Serial (USB)
- (Optional) MQTT
Intuitive Data Management:
- Data Format Selection (Plain Text, JSON, Custom)
- Command History for frequently sent messages
Enhanced Situational Awareness:
- Clear connection status in the toolbar and on the map
- Map overlay for critical information
Reliable Performance:
- Robust error handling, reconnection logic, and connection timeouts
The Akita MeshTAK Plugin is an indispensable tool for:
- Law Enforcement: Tactical teams, search and rescue units, and special operations.
- Military: Dismounted infantry, reconnaissance units, and special operations forces.
- Security Personnel: Perimeter control, critical infrastructure protection.
- First Responders: Firefighters, paramedics, and emergency response teams.
- Search and Rescue Teams: Enables effective tracking and coordination.
Comprehensive MILSPEC documentation is available in the documentation/ directory:
- Technical Manual (TM): Complete technical documentation for installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance
- Operator's Manual (OM): User-friendly guide for field operators
- System Specification (SS): Detailed system requirements and specifications
- Security Guide: Comprehensive security documentation
- Developer Guide: Information for developers and contributors
We welcome contributions! This project is designed to be contributor-friendly. Please see the documentation/dev_guide.md for details on how to get started, the command protocol, and our coding standards.
This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0.
See the LICENSE and COPYING files for the full license text.
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- Website: www.akitaengineering.com
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