ToorCamp 2026

Kody Kinzie


Sessions

06-25
16:00
90min
Meshtastic for Beginners: Join Your Local Community Mesh Net!
Kody Kinzie

Want to get started with Meshtastic, and other off-grid LoRa mesh protocols? Learn the key differences between Meshcore, Meshtastic, and Reticulum, and how to customize your custom Meshtastic node to join your local community mesh network. You'll set up your node, learn to customize settings, use your node with your smartphone, and adapt your setup for specific environments. We’ll also cover common attacks against mesh networks and how to defend against them!

Workshops - Hardware Hacking Stage
Hardware Hacking Stage
06-25
18:00
90min
Meshcore & Meshtastic for Beginners: Solder Your Encrypted Off-Grid Node! (soldering)
Kody Kinzie

Build your own cat-themed Nibble Mesh node and join the massive off-grid LoRa mesh networks popping up worldwide! In this class, you will learn to solder and flash Meshcore and Meshtastic onto your device, allowing you to connect, message, and explore independent networks. You will also build an environmental sensor to create your own remote weather station. For beginners to intermediate soldering skills.

https://retia.io/toorcamp

Workshops - Hardware Hacking Stage
Hardware Hacking Stage
06-26
13:00
90min
Wi-Fi Self Defense & Hacker Hunting For Beginners (no soldering)
Kody Kinzie

Get hands-on instruction on advanced Wi-Fi hacking while learning how to defend against common advanced techniques. You will learn essential skills for defending against five common, powerful Wi-Fi attacks. Explore how to physically track down any Wi-Fi device, detect Wi-Fi leaks, identify malicious QR codes and phishing networks, and defend against advanced Wi-Fi karma attacks.

Workshops - Hardware Hacking Stage
Hardware Hacking Stage
06-27
11:30
90min
Solder Your Very Own IoT Purrsheen Cat Lamp with WLED! (soldering)
Kody Kinzie

Learn rapid prototyping and build your own open-source, internet-controlled LED art! In this class, you will solder and assemble an adorable, squishy "Purrsheen" Wi-Fi lamp. Once built, you'll learn how to control your new glowing cat baby via Wi-Fi or Home Assistant using WLED. For beginners!

https://retia.io/toorcamp

Workshops - Hardware Hacking Stage
Hardware Hacking Stage
06-27
15:00
90min
Solder Your Own Cat-Themed Wi-Fi Hacking Tool! (soldering)
Kody Kinzie

Test out your soldering skills to create your own open-source, cat-themed hacking tool! In this class, we’ll create a microcontroller-powered hacking tool called the Wi-Fi Nugget that allows us to track down suspicious Wi-Fi devices, attack and defend networks, and even spoof drone signals! Beginners in this class will practice soldering while creating a cute and powerful IoT device in a beautiful 3d printed case! For intermediate soldering skills.

https://retia.io/toorcamp

Workshops - Hardware Hacking Stage
Hardware Hacking Stage