Prototype — Active Development
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Hardware

Bridging physical and digital.

ESP32-based sensor hub with LoRa mesh networking. Haptic feedback. Local-first architecture that respects your privacy.

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Node Zero

Version 0.2.1-alpha

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LoRa Mesh
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Haptics
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Battery
Prototype

Technical Specifications

Open hardware, transparent specs

Microcontroller
ESP32-S3
Dual-core 240MHz
Connectivity
WiFi + LoRa
2.4GHz + 868/915MHz
Sensors
Multi-modal
Temp, humidity, motion, light
Haptics
ERM Motor
Pattern-based feedback
Power
USB-C + Battery
Li-Po with charging
Mesh
K4 Protocol
End-to-end encrypted

Use Cases

Extending the P31 mesh into physical spaces

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Smart Home Bridge

In Development

Connects legacy sensors to the P31 mesh. No cloud required.

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Child Room Monitor

Prototype

Gentle haptic alerts for parents. No surveillance cameras.

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Portable Presence

Planned

Take your mesh with you. Works offline, syncs when connected.

Accessibility Controller

In Research

Physical buttons and haptics for those who need them.

Design Principles

Hardware that respects your autonomy

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Open Hardware

Full schematics available. Build your own.

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No Cloud Required

Functions entirely on local mesh.

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Low Power

Months of battery life with sleep cycles.

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Long Range

LoRa provides kilometers without infrastructure.

Node Zero Manager

Configure, monitor, and manage your P31 hardware nodes

Active Development

Prototype in Testing

Node Zero is currently in hardware prototyping phase. We're iterating on PCB design, firmware, and mesh protocol. Early developer kits available for contributors.

Detailed Specifications

Complete hardware breakdown for developers and makers

ESP32-S3 Core

Processor Xtensa LX7 dual-core @ 240MHz
RAM 512KB SRAM + 8MB PSRAM
Flash 16MB QSPI
Security HSM, Secure Boot, Flash Encryption

Connectivity

WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz)
Bluetooth BLE 5.0 + Classic
LoRa SX1262 (868/915MHz)
Range 2-5km urban, 15km+ rural

Power Management

Input
USB-C 5V/3A, Li-Po JST
Battery
2000mAh (8hr active, 30 days sleep)
Consumption
Active: 180mA, Sleep: 15µA

Firmware Stack

Open-source software that runs on Node Zero

ESP-IDF v5.2

Official Espressif SDK with FreeRTOS

Core
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K4 Mesh Protocol v0.2

End-to-end encrypted mesh networking

Network
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PQC Crypto Layer

ML-KEM-768 + Ed25519 signatures

Security
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Haptic Engine

Pattern-based feedback with PWM control

UX
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Physical presence, digital intelligence

Node Zero brings the P31 mesh into the real world. Haptic feedback. Local processing. No cloud dependency.