--- title: Makerfabs Nomad Terminal features ESP32-S3 WiSoC, LR1121... description: Makerfabs has launched the Nomad Terminal, a handheld development platform priced at $59.80 built around the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 module and Semtech LR1121 LoRa... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/makerfabs-nomad-terminal-features-esp32-s3-wisoc-lr1121-lora-transceiver-3-5-inch-touchscreen-disp-y729f6bst twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Makerfabs Nomad Terminal features ESP32-S3 WiSoC, LR1121 LoRa transceiver, 3.5-inch touchscreen display | daily.dev og:description: Makerfabs has launched the Nomad Terminal, a handheld development platform priced at $59.80 built around the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 module and Semtech LR1121 LoRa... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/makerfabs-nomad-terminal-features-esp32-s3-wisoc-lr1121-lora-transceiver-3-5-inch-touchscreen-disp-y729f6bst og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/y729f6BST.png og:image:alt: Makerfabs Nomad Terminal features ESP32-S3 WiSoC, LR1121 LoRa transceiver, 3.5-inch touchscreen display og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Makerfabs Nomad Terminal features ESP32-S3 WiSoC, LR1121 LoRa transceiver, 3.5-inch touchscreen display **[CNX Software](https://daily.dev/sources/cnx-software)** · 4 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary Makerfabs has launched the Nomad Terminal, a handheld development platform priced at $59.80 built around the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 module and Semtech LR1121 LoRa transceiver. It features a 3.5-inch 480×320 capacitive touchscreen, ATGM336H GNSS module (GPS/BDS/GLONASS/Galileo), 9-axis IMU (LSM6DS3TR-C + BMM150), 16MB flash, 8MB PSRAM, microSD slot, RTC, WS2812 RGB LED, and a 5,000 mAh battery rated for 40–60 days of use. The LoRa radio supports 150–960 MHz and 2.4 GHz bands with 8–10 km open-space range. Schematics and Arduino sample sketches (using LVGL, RadioLib, TinyGPSPlus) are available on GitHub, covering LoRa chat, GPS tracking, and remote sensor monitoring. It is compared to the Elecrow ThinkNode M9 and LILYGO T-Deck series, and noted as a potential candidate for Meshtastic or MeshCore firmware. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. Read it at the original source: ## Questions this post answers ### What is the LoRa range of the Makerfabs Nomad Terminal with the LR1121 transceiver? The Nomad Terminal's Semtech LR1121 LoRa transceiver achieves 8–10 km range in open spaces and 2–3 km in urban areas. It supports both Sub-GHz bands (150–960 MHz) and 2.4 GHz, making it versatile for different regional frequency regulations and off-grid communication scenarios. _Developers building off-grid LoRa projects track hardware like this on daily.dev._ ### What software libraries does the Makerfabs Nomad Terminal use for its sample applications? The Nomad Terminal sample applications use LVGL for the graphical interface, RadioLib for LoRa communication, and TinyGPSPlus for GNSS data parsing. Sample sketches on GitHub include a LoRa Chat program for two-way messaging and location sharing, a GPS Tracker, and a SenseLoRa Receiver for remote sensor monitoring. _Embedded developers choosing between LoRa handheld platforms find comparisons like this on daily.dev._ ## Similar posts on daily.dev - [A standalone ESP32-S3 MeshCore communication terminal with color LCD, QWERTY keyboard](https://daily.dev/posts/a-standalone-esp32-s3-meshcore-communication-terminal-with-color-lcd-qwerty-keyboard-ql0wkedk8) · CNX Software · 1 upvotes · 0 comments - [Review of Elecrow ThinkNode M9 QWERTY terminal with MeshCore firmware](https://daily.dev/posts/review-of-elecrow-thinknode-m9-qwerty-terminal-with-meshcore-firmware-33tdvskbs) · CNX Software · 0 upvotes · 0 comments - [This $35 ESP32 touchscreen makes Meshtastic feel less like a commitment, and you still get a great display if it doesn't stick](https://daily.dev/posts/this-35-esp32-touchscreen-makes-meshtastic-feel-less-like-a-commitment-and-you-still-get-a-great-d-wqrhhyhac) · XDA Developers · 0 upvotes · 0 comments - 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