I really adored the TNCs with built-in BBSs. Could leave it on all day, and occasionally check my email. Back when internet at home wasn't really a thing yet (only at university).
It's slightly sad that there isn't a similar ESP32 or Arduino-based stand-alone TNC out there with BBS capability. I know I could dedicate a rPi and direwolf for that purpose, but those feel much more heavy handed than a simple appliance - have to patch the OS, know more about the whole machine etc.
I know that there are KISS-TNCs out there that are pretty good (for APRS), but that's not quite enough for BBSs.
It's slightly sad that there isn't a similar ESP32 or Arduino-based stand-alone TNC out there with BBS capability. I know I could dedicate a rPi and direwolf for that purpose, but those feel much more heavy handed than a simple appliance - have to patch the OS, know more about the whole machine etc.
I know that there are KISS-TNCs out there that are pretty good (for APRS), but that's not quite enough for BBSs.