SeeedStudio releases MeshCore specific branding for Wio Tracker Li Pro Photo by SeeedStudio.com

SeeedStudio recognizes MeshCore-in addition to Meshtastic!

March 18, 2026 by John Cornelison

SeeedStudio has finally acknowledged MeshCore

I just noticed that 4 days ago, SeeedStudio introduced a MeshCore version of their popular Wio Tracker L1 Pro!

This is good news & shows (some) manufacturers are starting to recognize the rapidly rising popularity of MeshCore.

But labeling radios as Meshtastic or MeshCore will likely to confuse consumers who think they have to stay with the software whose logo is imprinted on the case.

The latest SeeedStudio Tracker comes with a MeshCore logo!

I believe that the only difference is that it comes pre-flashed with MeshCore, but hey, now there is a MeshCore logo on the front of the case too!

Check it out at: https://www.seeedstudio.com/Wio-Tracker-L1-Pro-for-Meshcore-p-6717.html

Both MeshCore and Meshtastic use RadioLib under the covers (details on all this at VashonMesh - Mesh Architecture), so there is NO HARDWARE DIFFERENCE between devices that run either of the two user interfaces.

MeshCore is way more popular than Meshtastic in urban areas, but they both are great technologies that each have their separate use case.

Maybe SeeedStudio should drop the Meshtastic branding on all the products with it and just use “mesh radio compatible” (with an explanation that such devices support BOTH MeshCore and Meshtastic)? Providing pre-flashed devices excuses consumers from having to update the firmware as their 1st step of ownership.

This brings up another gripe: Updating firmware is still antiquated & a fraught activity. Firmware update procedures vary by manufacturer, is limited by browser, doesn’t auto-update, can be insecure, and there is a real chance of bricking devices. With new firmware providing essential updates, consumers still have to face this chore.