Three RBaken devices lined up in autumn forest leaves with radar screens lit

RBaken

Off-grid team radar

Meshtastic EU868 device with custom on-device radar firmware, built-in GPS, orientation sensor, one-button activation, frequency-optimized antenna, and 24-hour battery life - built for instant team awareness in the field.

Two RBaken devices in grass with radar screens showing teammate distances

On-device radar

Glance at your screen - see every teammate's position and distance on a radar view. No phone, no pairing, no app. Just press the button.

Meshtastic

Firmware

Runs a custom Meshtastic build with the radar view added. All standard Meshtastic features still work. The radar firmware is currently under review for inclusion in the main Meshtastic project.

RBaken on a multicam plate carrier with antenna deployed

Built for the field

Built-in GPS and 6-axis orientation sensor feed your position and heading directly into the radar. 170 g, 24-hour battery, MOLLE and belt carry in two positions. Water-resistant.

EU868 LoRa170 g116 x 55 x 38 mm24 h+ batteryGPS + 6-axis IMUWater-resistantMeshtastic

The name

RBaken

For centuries, travelers and crews used baken (markers, beacons) to stay oriented in difficult terrain and on uncertain routes. A baken did not try to do everything. It did one job well: it showed the way, marked a position, and helped people find each other again.

RBaken is built on that same idea, but for modern field use. Instead of a stone marker or a distant light, it gives your team a shared position picture. One button. A clear radar view. No phone in your hand, no extra steps, no unnecessary friction. Just the signal, the map, and the people you are moving with.

Baken - Dutch word for marker, beacon, point of reference  ·  R - radar, direction, situational awareness

In action

First batch

5 units. Cost price.

These are the first five RBakens. Hand-built, field-tested, and ready to ship from Amsterdam. Sold at cost to validate the design and collect real feedback before the next iteration.

Available5 of 5

Single unit

€70

+ shipping €6–14 depending on country

  • 1 RBaken device (Light Brown)
  • 5 dBi antenna + cable + manual
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Best value

Team pack

€210

3 devices · free shipping

  • 3 RBaken devices (Light Brown)
  • 5 dBi antennas + cables + manuals
  • Free shipping
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Full batch

€350

all 5 units · free shipping

  • All 5 remaining RBakens (Light Brown)
  • 5 dBi antennas + cables + manuals
  • Free shipping
  • 10% off your next order
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Ships from Amsterdam via PostNL / DHL / DPD. If your device arrives defective or damaged in transit, contact me within 14 days for a replacement or refund. Returns & refunds policy

Check your RBaken settings against your team size before you start using it, or play with the configuration planner to find the best setup for your team.

Batch 2

Coming next

Leave your email and tell me what you want - color, quantity, feature requests. Feedback from the first batch shapes the next one.

Configuration planner

Find your Meshtastic setup

There is no single best configuration. Longer range means slower packets and staler positions; faster updates crowd the channel and drain the battery. The right balance depends on your team size and how far apart you spread. Set yours and the planner works out the range, the position lag, the airtime and how long the battery lasts.

Open Configurator →

All seven LoRa modes, from a compact team to ten spread over open ground.