Issue dossier
Public sources document the badge concept, case, production workflow, LED/modem behavior, and upstream RetroWiFiModem lineage, but this pass did not recover JawnCon-specific schematic files, BOM, Gerbers, firmware fork, enclosure CAD, or a reusable licensed badge photo.
A linkable camp-impact record with badge context, severity, evidence confidence, and source notes.
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source-depth caveat · official write-up with upstream firmware context · needs deeper archive recovery
The record stays anchored to the official write-up and upstream firmware repository without inventing exact board files, pin maps, or firmware modifications.
- Badge
- JawnCon 0x1 Modem Badge
- Category
- source-depth caveat
- Severity
- note
- Confidence
- official write-up with upstream firmware context
- Status
- needs deeper archive recovery
- Timeframe
- current JawnCon 0x1 pass
- Source note
- JawnCon official badge write-up, JawnCon event page, Hackaday article, RetroWiFiModem repository, and badge.gallery image policy.
firmware and hardware repository
Upstream mecparts repository linked by JawnCon for the Hayes-style AT command firmware lineage, ESP8266/Wemos D1 mini hardware basis, LED indicators, ATDT dialing, Telnet modes, and OTA update path.
Badge: JawnCon 0x1 Modem Badge
official badge write-up
Primary badge source for the Hayes SmartModem inspiration, RetroWiFiModem use, AT command emulation, LEDs, ESP radio wording, level shifter, 3D-printed case, hand-soldered headers/radio/LEDs, Prusa MK4 production, and laser-marked front panels.
Badge: JawnCon 0x1 Modem Badge
official event page
Official JawnCon source for the October 11-12, 2024 event dates, Arcadia University Commons Building venue, two-day schedule, and second-year event context.
Badge: JawnCon 0x1 Modem Badge
technical coverage
Hackaday source by Tom Nardi describing the badge as a scaled-down Hayes SmartModem, ESP8266-powered RetroWiFiModem device, wearable lanyard artifact, and Philadelphia-area hacker-con badge.
Badge: JawnCon 0x1 Modem Badge
Hackaday · retrieved 2026-05-15
Secondary source by Tom Nardi corroborating the badge as a miniature Hayes SmartModem-style wearable, tying it to ESP8266 and RetroWiFiModem, and noting the two-day October 11-12 JawnCon 0x1 schedule.
Badge: JawnCon 0x1 Modem Badge
JawnCon · retrieved 2026-05-15
Official event source for the October 11-12, 2024 Arcadia University Commons Building edition, schedule, and event context.
Badge: JawnCon 0x1 Modem Badge
JawnCon · retrieved 2026-05-15
Primary official badge source for the modem theme, Hayes SmartModem inspiration, RetroWiFiModem use, ESP radio wording, level shifter, LED front, three-piece printed case, printed snap clips, hand assembly, Prusa MK4 print run, and laser-marked front panels.
Badge: JawnCon 0x1 Modem Badge
mecparts · retrieved 2026-05-15
Upstream firmware/source context for the ESP8266 RS-232/Wi-Fi modem, Hayes AT command set, LED indicators, ATDT dialing, Wi-Fi setup commands, Wemos D1 mini basis, and OTA update support used as JawnCon's linked firmware lineage.
Badge: JawnCon 0x1 Modem Badge