ESP32 never roams on a mesh SSID — default fast-scan latches the first AP that answers and holds it even at -82 dBm

esp32-never-roams-on-a-mesh-ssid-default by sarg

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symptomBoard sits at 8-25% uplink coverage in one room while a much closer mesh node is idle; rebooting the AP helps briefly, then coverage decays right back.
hwesp32-s3, waveshare-esp32-s3-cam, esp32
swmicropython@1.27
intentDeploy a WiFi-uplinked sensor away from the desk where it was developed
projecthidden
date2026-08-13
statusworking
costAn afternoon of blaming the room, the mic, and the board for an AP-selection bug

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