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+# TC²-BBS Meshtastic Version
+
+This is the TC²-BBS system integrated with Meshtastic devices. The system allows for message handling, bulletin boards, mail systems, and a channel directory.
+
+## Setup
+
+### Requirements
+
+- Python 3.x
+- Meshtastic
+- pypubsub
+
+### Installation
+
+1. Clone the repository:
+
+```sh
+git clone https://github.com/TheCommsChannel/TC2-BBS-mesh.git
+cd TC2-BBS-mesh
+```
+
+2. Set up a Python virtual environment:
+
+```sh
+python -m venv venv
+```
+
+3. Activate the virtual environment:
+  
+
+- On Windows:
+
+```sh
+venv\Scripts\activate
+```
+
+- On macOS and Linux:
+
+```sh
+source venv/bin/activate
+```
+
+4. Install the required packages:
+
+```sh
+pip install -r requirements.txt
+```
+
+5. Set up the configuration in `config.ini`:
+   
+  **[interface]**
+  
+  If using `type = serial` and you have multiple devices connected, you will need to uncomment the `port =` line and enter in the port of your device. 
+  
+  Linux Example:
+  `port = /dev/ttyUSB0` 
+  
+  Windows Example:
+  `port = COM3` 
+  
+  If using type = tcp you will need to uncomment the hostname = 192.168.x.x line and put in the IP address of your Meshtastic device 
+  
+  **[sync]**
+  
+  Enter in a list of other BBS nodes you would like to sync messages and bulletins with. Separate each by comma and no spaces as shown in the example below. 
+  You can find the nodeID in the menu under `Radio Configuration > User` for each node, or use this script for getting nodedb data from a device:
+  
+  [Meshtastic-Python-Examples/print-nodedb.py at main · pdxlocations/Meshtastic-Python-Examples (github.com)](https://github.com/pdxlocations/Meshtastic-Python-Examples/blob/main/print-nodedb.py)
+
+  Example Config:
+```ini
+[interface]
+type = serial
+# port = /dev/ttyUSB0
+# hostname = 192.168.x.x
+
+[sync]
+bbs_nodes = !f53f4abc,!f3abc123
+```
+
+### Running the Server
+
+Run the server with:
+
+```sh
+python server.py
+```
+
+Be sure you've followed the Python virtual environment steps above and activated it before running.
+
+## Features
+
+- **Mail System**: Send and receive mail messages.
+- **Bulletin Boards**: Post and view bulletins on various boards.
+- **Channel Directory**: Add and view channels in the directory.
+- **Statistics**: View statistics about nodes, hardware, and roles.
+- **Wall of Shame**: View devices with low battery levels.
+- **Fortune Teller**: Get a random fortune. Pulls from the fortunes.txt file. Feel free to edit this file remove or add more if you like.
+
+## Thanks
+
+Big thanks to [Meshtastic]([Meshtastic (github.com)](https://github.com/meshtastic)) and [pdxlocations](https://github.com/pdxlocations) for the great Python examples:
+[python/examples at master · meshtastic/python (github.com)](https://github.com/meshtastic/python/tree/master/examples)
+
+[pdxlocations/Meshtastic-Python-Examples (github.com)](https://github.com/pdxlocations/Meshtastic-Python-Examples)
+
+## License
+
+GNU General Public License v3.0
diff --git a/command_handlers.py b/command_handlers.py
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+import logging
+import random
+import time
+
+from config_init import initialize_config
+from db_operations import (
+    add_bulletin, add_mail, delete_mail,
+    get_bulletin_content, get_bulletins,
+    get_mail, get_mail_content,
+    add_channel, get_channels
+)
+from utils import (
+    get_node_id_from_num, get_node_info,
+    get_node_short_name, send_message,
+    update_user_state
+)
+
+config, interface_type, hostname, port, bbs_nodes = initialize_config()
+
+
+def get_node_name(node_id, interface):
+    node_info = interface.nodes.get(node_id)
+    if node_info:
+        return node_info['user']['longName']
+    return f"Node {node_id}"
+
+
+def handle_mail_command(sender_id, interface):
+    response = "✉️ MAIL MENU ✉️\nWhat would you like to do with mail?\n[0]Read  [1]Send  [2]Exit"
+    send_message(response, sender_id, interface)
+    update_user_state(sender_id, {'command': 'MAIL', 'step': 1})
+
+
+def handle_bulletin_command(sender_id, interface):
+    response = "📰 BULLETIN MENU 📰\nWhich board would you like to enter?\n[0]General  [1]Info  [2]News  [3]Urgent  [4]Exit"
+    send_message(response, sender_id, interface)
+    update_user_state(sender_id, {'command': 'BULLETIN', 'step': 1})
+
+
+def handle_exit_command(sender_id, interface):
+    send_message("Type 'HELP' for a list of commands.", sender_id, interface)
+    update_user_state(sender_id, None)
+
+
+def handle_help_command(sender_id, interface, state=None):
+    title = "█▓▒░ TC² BBS ░▒▓█\n"
+    commands = [
+        "[M]ail Menu",
+        "[B]ulletin Menu",
+        "[S]tats Menu",
+        "[F]ortune",
+        "[W]all of Shame",
+        "[C]hannel Directory",
+        "EXIT: Exit current menu",
+        "[H]elp"
+    ]
+    if state and 'command' in state:
+        current_command = state['command']
+        if current_command == 'MAIL':
+            commands = [
+                "[0]Read Mail",
+                "[1]Send Mail",
+                "[2]Exit Mail Menu"
+            ]
+        elif current_command == 'BULLETIN':
+            commands = [
+                "[0]General Board",
+                "[1]Info Board",
+                "[2]News Board",
+                "[3]Urgent Board",
+                "[4]Exit Bulletin Menu"
+            ]
+        elif current_command == 'STATS':
+            commands = [
+                "[0]Total Nodes",
+                "[1]Total HW Models",
+                "[2]Total Roles",
+                "[3]Back"
+            ]
+    response = title + "Available commands:\n" + "\n".join(commands)
+    send_message(response, sender_id, interface)
+
+
+def handle_stats_command(sender_id, interface):
+    response = "What stats would you like to view?\n[0]Node Numbers  [1]Hardware  [2]Roles  [3]Main Menu"
+    send_message(response, sender_id, interface)
+    update_user_state(sender_id, {'command': 'STATS', 'step': 1})
+
+
+def handle_fortune_command(sender_id, interface):
+    try:
+        with open('fortunes.txt', 'r') as file:
+            fortunes = file.readlines()
+        if not fortunes:
+            send_message("No fortunes available.", sender_id, interface)
+            return
+        fortune = random.choice(fortunes).strip()
+        decorated_fortune = f"🔮 {fortune} 🔮"
+        send_message(decorated_fortune, sender_id, interface)
+    except Exception as e:
+        send_message(f"Error generating fortune: {e}", sender_id, interface)
+
+
+def handle_stats_steps(sender_id, message, step, interface, bbs_nodes):
+    if step == 1:
+        choice = message.upper()
+        if choice == '3':
+            handle_help_command(sender_id, interface)
+            return
+        choice = int(choice)
+        if choice == 0:
+            response = "Select time period for total nodes:\n[0]ALL  [1]Last 24 Hours  [2]Last 8 Hours  [3]Last Hour"
+            send_message(response, sender_id, interface)
+            update_user_state(sender_id, {'command': 'STATS', 'step': 2})
+        elif choice == 1:
+            hw_models = {}
+            for node in interface.nodes.values():
+                hw_model = node['user'].get('hwModel', 'Unknown')
+                hw_models[hw_model] = hw_models.get(hw_model, 0) + 1
+            response = "Hardware Models:\n" + "\n".join([f"{model}: {count}" for model, count in hw_models.items()])
+            send_message(response, sender_id, interface)
+            handle_stats_command(sender_id, interface)
+        elif choice == 2:
+            roles = {}
+            for node in interface.nodes.values():
+                role = node['user'].get('role', 'Unknown')
+                roles[role] = roles.get(role, 0) + 1
+            response = "Roles:\n" + "\n".join([f"{role}: {count}" for role, count in roles.items()])
+            send_message(response, sender_id, interface)
+            handle_stats_command(sender_id, interface)
+
+    elif step == 2:
+        choice = int(message)
+        current_time = int(time.time())
+        if choice == 0:
+            total_nodes = len(interface.nodes)
+            send_message(f"Total nodes seen: {total_nodes}", sender_id, interface)
+        else:
+            time_limits = [86400, 28800, 3600]  # Last 24 hours, Last 8 hours, Last hour
+            time_limit = current_time - time_limits[choice - 1]
+            total_nodes = 0
+            for node in interface.nodes.values():
+                last_heard = node.get('lastHeard', 0)
+                if last_heard is not None and last_heard >= time_limit:
+                    total_nodes += 1
+                    logging.info(f"Node {node.get('user', {}).get('longName', 'Unknown')} heard at {last_heard}, within limit {time_limit}")
+            timeframes = ["24 hours", "8 hours", "hour"]
+            send_message(f"Total nodes seen in the last {timeframes[choice - 1]}: {total_nodes}", sender_id, interface)
+        handle_stats_steps(sender_id, '0', 1, interface, bbs_nodes)
+
+
+def handle_bb_steps(sender_id, message, step, state, interface, bbs_nodes):
+    boards = {0: "General", 1: "News", 2: "Info", 3: "Urgent"}
+
+    if step == 1:
+        if message == '4':
+            handle_help_command(sender_id, interface)
+            return
+        board_name = boards.get(int(message))
+        if board_name:
+            response = f"What would you like to do in the {board_name} board?\n[0]View Bulletins  [1]Post Bulletin  [2]Exit"
+            send_message(response, sender_id, interface)
+            update_user_state(sender_id, {'command': 'BULLETIN', 'step': 2, 'board': board_name})
+        else:
+            handle_help_command(sender_id, interface)
+            update_user_state(sender_id, None)
+
+    elif step == 2:
+        if message == '2':
+            # Return to the bulletin menu
+            response = "📰 BULLETIN MENU 📰\nWhich board would you like to enter?\n[0]General  [1]Info  [2]News  [3]Urgent  [4]Exit"
+            send_message(response, sender_id, interface)
+            update_user_state(sender_id, {'command': 'BULLETIN', 'step': 1})
+            return
+        if message == '0':
+            board_name = state['board']
+            bulletins = get_bulletins(board_name)
+            if (bulletins):
+                send_message(f"Select a bulletin number to view from {board_name}:", sender_id, interface)
+                for bulletin in bulletins:
+                    send_message(f"[{bulletin[0]}] {bulletin[1]}", sender_id, interface)
+                update_user_state(sender_id, {'command': 'BULLETIN', 'step': 3, 'board': board_name})
+            else:
+                send_message(f"No bulletins in {board_name}.", sender_id, interface)
+                # Go back to the board menu
+                response = f"What would you like to do in the {board_name} board?\n[0]View Bulletins  [1]Post Bulletin  [2]Exit"
+                send_message(response, sender_id, interface)
+                update_user_state(sender_id, {'command': 'BULLETIN', 'step': 2, 'board': board_name})
+
+        elif message == '1':
+            send_message("What is the subject of your bulletin? Keep it short.", sender_id, interface)
+            update_user_state(sender_id, {'command': 'BULLETIN', 'step': 4, 'board': state['board']})
+
+    elif step == 3:
+        bulletin_id = int(message)
+        sender_short_name, date, subject, content, unique_id = get_bulletin_content(bulletin_id)
+        send_message(f"From: {sender_short_name}\nDate: {date}\nSubject: {subject}\n- - - - - - -\n{content}", sender_id, interface)
+        board_name = state['board']
+        response = f"What would you like to do in the {board_name} board?\n[0]View Bulletins  [1]Post Bulletin  [2]Exit"
+        send_message(response, sender_id, interface)
+        update_user_state(sender_id, {'command': 'BULLETIN', 'step': 2, 'board': board_name})
+
+    elif step == 4:
+        subject = message
+        send_message("Send the contents of your bulletin. Send a message with END when finished.", sender_id, interface)
+        update_user_state(sender_id, {'command': 'BULLETIN', 'step': 6, 'board': state['board'], 'subject': subject, 'content': ''})
+
+    elif step == 5:
+        if message.lower() == "y":
+            bulletins = get_bulletins(state['board'])
+            send_message(f"Select a bulletin number to view from {state['board']}:", sender_id, interface)
+            for bulletin in bulletins:
+                send_message(f"[{bulletin[0]}]\nSubject: {bulletin[1]}", sender_id, interface)
+            update_user_state(sender_id, {'command': 'BULLETIN', 'step': 3, 'board': state['board']})
+        else:
+            send_message("Okay, feel free to send another command.", sender_id, interface)
+            update_user_state(sender_id, None)
+
+    elif step == 6:
+        if message.lower() == "end":
+            board = state['board']
+            subject = state['subject']
+            content = state['content']
+            node_id = get_node_id_from_num(sender_id, interface)
+            node_info = interface.nodes.get(node_id)
+            if node_info is None:
+                send_message("Error: Unable to retrieve your node information.", sender_id, interface)
+                update_user_state(sender_id, None)
+                return
+            sender_short_name = node_info['user'].get('shortName', f"Node {sender_id}")
+            unique_id = add_bulletin(board, sender_short_name, subject, content, bbs_nodes, interface)
+            send_message(f"Your bulletin '{subject}' has been posted to {board}.\n(╯°□°)╯📄📌[{board}]", sender_id, interface)
+            response = f"What would you like to do in the {board} board?\n[0]View Bulletins  [1]Post Bulletin  [2]Exit"
+            send_message(response, sender_id, interface)
+            update_user_state(sender_id, {'command': 'BULLETIN', 'step': 2, 'board': board})
+        else:
+            state['content'] += message + "\n"
+            update_user_state(sender_id, state)
+
+
+def handle_mail_steps(sender_id, message, step, state, interface, bbs_nodes):
+    if step == 1:
+        choice = message
+        if choice == '0':
+            sender_node_id = get_node_id_from_num(sender_id, interface)
+            mail = get_mail(sender_node_id)
+            if mail:
+                send_message(f"You have {len(mail)} mail messages. Select a message number to read:", sender_id, interface)
+                for msg in mail:
+                    send_message(f"✉️ {msg[0]} ✉️\nDate: {msg[3]}\nFrom: {msg[1]}\nSubject: {msg[2]}", sender_id, interface)
+                update_user_state(sender_id, {'command': 'MAIL', 'step': 2})
+            else:
+                send_message("There are no messages in your mailbox.\n(`⌒`)", sender_id, interface)
+                update_user_state(sender_id, None)
+        elif choice == '1':
+            send_message("What is the Short Name of the node you want to leave a message for?", sender_id, interface)
+            update_user_state(sender_id, {'command': 'MAIL', 'step': 3})
+        elif choice == '2':
+            handle_help_command(sender_id, interface)
+
+    elif step == 2:
+        mail_id = int(message)
+        sender, date, subject, content, unique_id = get_mail_content(mail_id)
+        send_message(f"Date: {date}\nFrom: {sender}\nSubject: {subject}\n{content}", sender_id, interface)
+        send_message("Would you like to delete this message now that you've viewed it? Y/N", sender_id, interface)
+        update_user_state(sender_id, {'command': 'MAIL', 'step': 4, 'mail_id': mail_id, 'unique_id': unique_id})
+
+    elif step == 3:
+        short_name = message
+        nodes = get_node_info(interface, short_name)
+        if not nodes:
+            send_message("I'm unable to find that node in my database.", sender_id, interface)
+            handle_mail_command(sender_id, interface)
+        elif len(nodes) == 1:
+            recipient_id = nodes[0]['num']
+            recipient_name = get_node_name(recipient_id, interface)
+            send_message(f"What is the subject of your message to {recipient_name}?\nKeep it short.", sender_id, interface)
+            update_user_state(sender_id, {'command': 'MAIL', 'step': 5, 'recipient_id': recipient_id})
+        else:
+            send_message("There are multiple nodes with that short name. Which one would you like to leave a message for?", sender_id, interface)
+            for i, node in enumerate(nodes):
+                send_message(f"[{i}] {node['longName']}", sender_id, interface)
+            update_user_state(sender_id, {'command': 'MAIL', 'step': 6, 'nodes': nodes})
+
+    elif step == 4:
+        if message.lower() == "y":
+            unique_id = state['unique_id']
+            delete_mail(unique_id, bbs_nodes, interface)
+            send_message("The message has been deleted 🗑️", sender_id, interface)
+        else:
+            send_message("The message has been kept in your inbox.✉️\nJust don't let it get as messy as your regular email inbox (ಠ_ಠ)", sender_id, interface)
+        update_user_state(sender_id, None)
+
+    elif step == 5:
+        subject = message
+        send_message("Send your message. You can send it in multiple messages if it's too long for one.\nSend a single message with END when you're done", sender_id, interface)
+        update_user_state(sender_id, {'command': 'MAIL', 'step': 7, 'recipient_id': state['recipient_id'], 'subject': subject, 'content': ''})
+
+    elif step == 6:
+        selected_node_index = int(message)
+        selected_node = state['nodes'][selected_node_index]
+        recipient_id = selected_node['num']
+        recipient_name = get_node_name(recipient_id, interface)
+        send_message(f"What is the subject of your message to {recipient_name}?\nKeep it short.", sender_id, interface)
+        update_user_state(sender_id, {'command': 'MAIL', 'step': 5, 'recipient_id': recipient_id})
+
+    elif step == 7:
+        if message.lower() == "end":
+            recipient_id = state['recipient_id']
+            subject = state['subject']
+            content = state['content']
+            recipient_name = get_node_name(recipient_id, interface)
+            sender_short_name = get_node_short_name(get_node_id_from_num(sender_id, interface), interface)
+            unique_id = add_mail(get_node_id_from_num(sender_id, interface), sender_short_name, recipient_id, subject, content, bbs_nodes, interface)
+            send_message(f"Mail has been posted to the mailbox of {recipient_name}.\n(╯°□°)╯📨📬", sender_id, interface)
+
+            # Send notification to the recipient
+            notification_message = f"You have a new mail message from {sender_short_name}. Check your mailbox by responding to this message with M."
+            send_message(notification_message, recipient_id, interface)
+
+            update_user_state(sender_id, None)
+            update_user_state(sender_id, {'command': 'MAIL', 'step': 8})
+        else:
+            state['content'] += message + "\n"
+            update_user_state(sender_id, state)
+
+    elif step == 8:
+        if message.lower() == "y":
+            handle_mail_command(sender_id, interface)
+        else:
+            send_message("Okay, feel free to send another command.", sender_id, interface)
+            update_user_state(sender_id, None)
+
+
+def handle_wall_of_shame_command(sender_id, interface):
+    response = "Devices with battery levels below 20%:\n"
+    for node_id, node in interface.nodes.items():
+        metrics = node.get('deviceMetrics', {})
+        battery_level = metrics.get('batteryLevel', 101)
+        if battery_level < 20:
+            long_name = node['user']['longName']
+            response += f"{long_name} - Battery {battery_level}%\n"
+    if response == "Devices with battery levels below 20%:\n":
+        response = "No devices with battery levels below 20% found."
+    send_message(response, sender_id, interface)
+
+
+def handle_channel_directory_command(sender_id, interface):
+    response = "📚 CHANNEL DIRECTORY 📚\nWhat would you like to do in the Channel Directory?\n[0]View  [1]Post  [2]Exit"
+    send_message(response, sender_id, interface)
+    update_user_state(sender_id, {'command': 'CHANNEL_DIRECTORY', 'step': 1})
+
+
+def handle_channel_directory_steps(sender_id, message, step, state, interface):
+    if step == 1:
+        choice = message
+        if choice == '2':
+            handle_help_command(sender_id, interface)
+            return
+        elif choice == '0':
+            channels = get_channels()
+            if channels:
+                response = "Select a channel number to view:\n" + "\n".join(
+                    [f"[{i}] {channel[0]}" for i, channel in enumerate(channels)])
+                send_message(response, sender_id, interface)
+                update_user_state(sender_id, {'command': 'CHANNEL_DIRECTORY', 'step': 2})
+            else:
+                send_message("No channels available in the directory.", sender_id, interface)
+                handle_channel_directory_command(sender_id, interface)
+        elif choice == '1':
+            send_message("Name your channel for the directory:", sender_id, interface)
+            update_user_state(sender_id, {'command': 'CHANNEL_DIRECTORY', 'step': 3})
+
+    elif step == 2:
+        channel_index = int(message)
+        channels = get_channels()
+        if 0 <= channel_index < len(channels):
+            channel_name, channel_url = channels[channel_index]
+            send_message(f"Channel Name: {channel_name}\nChannel URL:\n{channel_url}", sender_id, interface)
+        handle_channel_directory_command(sender_id, interface)
+
+    elif step == 3:
+        channel_name = message
+        send_message("Send a message with your channel URL:", sender_id, interface)
+        update_user_state(sender_id, {'command': 'CHANNEL_DIRECTORY', 'step': 4, 'channel_name': channel_name})
+
+    elif step == 4:
+        channel_url = message
+        channel_name = state['channel_name']
+        add_channel(channel_name, channel_url)
+        send_message(f"Your channel '{channel_name}' has been added to the directory.", sender_id, interface)
+        handle_channel_directory_command(sender_id, interface)
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+###############################
+#### Select Interface type ####
+###############################
+# [type = serial] for USB connected devices
+#If there are multiple serial devices connected, be sure to use the "port" option and specify a port
+# Linux Example:
+# port = /dev/ttyUSB0
+#
+# Windows Example:
+# port = COM3
+# [type = tcp] for network connected devices (ESP32 devices only - this does not work for WisBlock)
+# If using tcp, remove the # from the beginning and replace 192.168.x.x with the IP address of your device
+# Example:
+# [interface]
+# type = tcp
+# hostname = 192.168.1.100
+
+[interface]
+type = serial
+port = /dev/ttyUSB0
+# hostname = 192.168.x.x
+
+
+############################
+#### BBS NODE SYNC LIST ####
+############################
+# Provide a list of other nodes running TC²-BBS to sync mail messages and bulletins with
+# Enter in a list of other BBS Nodes by their nodeID separated by commas (no spaces)
+# Example:
+# [sync]
+# bbs_nodes = !17d7e4b7,!18e9f5a3,!1a2b3c4d
+
+# [sync]
+# bbs_nodes = !17d7e4b7
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diff --git a/config_init.py b/config_init.py
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+import configparser
+import time
+import meshtastic.serial_interface
+import meshtastic.tcp_interface
+import serial.tools.list_ports
+
+def initialize_config():
+    config = configparser.ConfigParser()
+    config.read('config.ini')
+    interface_type = config['interface']['type']
+    hostname = config['interface'].get('hostname', None)
+    port = config['interface'].get('port', None)
+    bbs_nodes = config['sync']['bbs_nodes'].split(',')
+    return config, interface_type, hostname, port, bbs_nodes
+
+def get_interface(interface_type, hostname=None, port=None):
+    while True:
+        try:
+            if interface_type == 'serial':
+                if port:
+                    return meshtastic.serial_interface.SerialInterface(port)
+                else:
+                    ports = list(serial.tools.list_ports.comports())
+                    if len(ports) == 1:
+                        return meshtastic.serial_interface.SerialInterface(ports[0].device)
+                    elif len(ports) > 1:
+                        port_list = ', '.join([p.device for p in ports])
+                        raise ValueError(f"Multiple serial ports detected: {port_list}. Specify one with the 'port' argument.")
+                    else:
+                        raise ValueError("No serial ports detected.")
+            elif interface_type == 'tcp':
+                if not hostname:
+                    raise ValueError("Hostname must be specified for TCP interface")
+                return meshtastic.tcp_interface.TCPInterface(hostname=hostname)
+            else:
+                raise ValueError("Invalid interface type specified in config file")
+        except PermissionError as e:
+            print(f"PermissionError: {e}. Retrying in 5 seconds...")
+            time.sleep(5)
diff --git a/db_operations.py b/db_operations.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0d8aaa3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/db_operations.py
@@ -0,0 +1,149 @@
+import logging
+import sqlite3
+import threading
+import uuid
+from datetime import datetime
+
+from utils import (
+    send_bulletin_to_bbs_nodes,
+    send_delete_bulletin_to_bbs_nodes,
+    send_delete_mail_to_bbs_nodes,
+    send_mail_to_bbs_nodes, send_message
+)
+
+
+thread_local = threading.local()
+
+def get_db_connection():
+    if not hasattr(thread_local, 'connection'):
+        thread_local.connection = sqlite3.connect('bulletins.db')
+    return thread_local.connection
+
+def initialize_database():
+    conn = get_db_connection()
+    c = conn.cursor()
+    c.execute('''CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS bulletins (
+                    id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
+                    board TEXT NOT NULL,
+                    sender_short_name TEXT NOT NULL,
+                    date TEXT NOT NULL,
+                    subject TEXT NOT NULL,
+                    content TEXT NOT NULL,
+                    unique_id TEXT NOT NULL
+                )''')
+    c.execute('''CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS mail (
+                    id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
+                    sender TEXT NOT NULL,
+                    sender_short_name TEXT NOT NULL,
+                    recipient TEXT NOT NULL,
+                    date TEXT NOT NULL,
+                    subject TEXT NOT NULL,
+                    content TEXT NOT NULL,
+                    unique_id TEXT NOT NULL
+                );''')
+    c.execute('''CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS channels (
+                    id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
+                    name TEXT NOT NULL,
+                    url TEXT NOT NULL
+                );''')
+    conn.commit()
+    print("Database schema initialized.")
+
+def add_channel(name, url):
+    conn = get_db_connection()
+    c = conn.cursor()
+    c.execute("INSERT INTO channels (name, url) VALUES (?, ?)", (name, url))
+    conn.commit()
+
+def get_channels():
+    conn = get_db_connection()
+    c = conn.cursor()
+    c.execute("SELECT name, url FROM channels")
+    return c.fetchall()
+
+
+
+def add_bulletin(board, sender_short_name, subject, content, bbs_nodes, interface, unique_id=None):
+    conn = get_db_connection()
+    c = conn.cursor()
+    date = datetime.now().strftime('%m/%d/%Y %H:%M')
+    if not unique_id:
+        unique_id = str(uuid.uuid4())
+    c.execute(
+        "INSERT INTO bulletins (board, sender_short_name, date, subject, content, unique_id) VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?)",
+        (board, sender_short_name, date, subject, content, unique_id))
+    conn.commit()
+    if bbs_nodes and interface:
+        send_bulletin_to_bbs_nodes(board, sender_short_name, subject, content, unique_id, bbs_nodes, interface)
+
+    # New logic to send group chat notification for urgent bulletins
+    if board.lower() == "urgent":
+        group_chat_id = 4294967295  # Default group chat ID (0xFFFFFFFF)
+        notification_message = f"💥NEW URGENT BULLETIN💥\nFrom: {sender_short_name}\nTitle: {subject}"
+        send_message(notification_message, group_chat_id, interface)
+
+    return unique_id
+
+def get_bulletins(board):
+    conn = get_db_connection()
+    c = conn.cursor()
+    c.execute("SELECT id, subject, sender_short_name, date, unique_id FROM bulletins WHERE board = ?", (board,))
+    return c.fetchall()
+
+def get_bulletin_content(bulletin_id):
+    conn = get_db_connection()
+    c = conn.cursor()
+    c.execute("SELECT sender_short_name, date, subject, content, unique_id FROM bulletins WHERE id = ?", (bulletin_id,))
+    return c.fetchone()
+
+
+def delete_bulletin(bulletin_id, bbs_nodes, interface):
+    conn = get_db_connection()
+    c = conn.cursor()
+    c.execute("DELETE FROM bulletins WHERE id = ?", (bulletin_id,))
+    conn.commit()
+    send_delete_bulletin_to_bbs_nodes(bulletin_id, bbs_nodes, interface)
+
+def add_mail(sender_id, sender_short_name, recipient_id, subject, content, bbs_nodes, interface, unique_id=None):
+    conn = get_db_connection()
+    c = conn.cursor()
+    date = datetime.now().strftime('%m/%d/%Y %H:%M')
+    if not unique_id:
+        unique_id = str(uuid.uuid4())
+    c.execute("INSERT INTO mail (sender, sender_short_name, recipient, date, subject, content, unique_id) VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?)",
+              (sender_id, sender_short_name, recipient_id, date, subject, content, unique_id))
+    conn.commit()
+    if bbs_nodes and interface:
+        send_mail_to_bbs_nodes(sender_id, sender_short_name, recipient_id, subject, content, unique_id, bbs_nodes, interface)
+    return unique_id
+
+def get_mail(recipient_id):
+    conn = get_db_connection()
+    c = conn.cursor()
+    c.execute("SELECT id, sender_short_name, subject, date, unique_id FROM mail WHERE recipient = ?", (recipient_id,))
+    return c.fetchall()
+
+def get_mail_content(mail_id):
+    conn = get_db_connection()
+    c = conn.cursor()
+    c.execute("SELECT sender_short_name, date, subject, content, unique_id FROM mail WHERE id = ?", (mail_id,))
+    return c.fetchone()
+
+def delete_mail(unique_id, bbs_nodes, interface):
+    logging.info(f"Attempting to delete mail with unique_id: {unique_id}")
+    conn = get_db_connection()
+    c = conn.cursor()
+    try:
+        c.execute("SELECT unique_id FROM mail WHERE unique_id = ?", (unique_id,))
+        result = c.fetchone()
+        logging.debug(f"Fetch result for unique_id {unique_id}: {result}")
+        if result is None:
+            logging.error(f"No mail found with unique_id: {unique_id}")
+            return  # Early exit if no matching mail found
+        c.execute("DELETE FROM mail WHERE unique_id = ?", (unique_id,))
+        conn.commit()
+        send_delete_mail_to_bbs_nodes(unique_id, bbs_nodes, interface)
+        logging.info(f"Mail with unique_id: {unique_id} deleted and sync message sent.")
+    except Exception as e:
+        logging.error(f"Error deleting mail with unique_id {unique_id}: {e}")
+        raise
diff --git a/fortunes.txt b/fortunes.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..971870b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/fortunes.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,100 @@
+Nothing is impossible. Except Monday mornings.
+You are not illiterate.
+A comfort zone is a magical place where nothing ever grows.
+Give yourself a break before you breakdown.
+If a true sense of value is to be yours it must come through service.
+Happiness is enjoying what you got. Never from what you want.
+Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.
+Genius is eternal patience.
+Follow the advice of your heart.
+Follow the middle path. Neither extreme will make you happy.
+Fight for it. You will come out on the top.
+Failure is the tuition you pay for success.
+Expect a change for the better.
+Examine the situation before you act impulsively.
+Everything you are against weakens you. Everything you are for empowers you.
+Curiosity kills boredom. Nothing can kill curiosity.
+Common sense is instinct.  Enough of it is genius.
+Call an old friend today.
+Better ask twice than lose yourself once.
+Behavior is a mirror in which everyone shows his own image.
+Balance life with a little sweet & sour.
+Attitude is a little thing that makes a BIG difference.
+An unexpected check or fortune will arrive today.
+An unexpected event will bring you riches.
+An upset is an opportunity to see the truth.
+Any rough times are behind you.
+An important person will offer you support.
+An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.
+An investment in yourself will pay dividends for the rest of your life.
+An old wish will come true.
+All your hard work will soon pay off.
+All your sorrows will vanish.
+All the little things will add to a happy journey.
+All that we are is a result of what we have thought.
+All the effort you are making will ultimately pay off.
+Act boldly and unseen forces will come to your aid.
+6 out of every 10 people refuse to be a statistic.
+a belief is just a thought you keep having
+A bit of fragrance clings to the hand that gives flowers.
+Absolutes are absolutely wrong
+abstraction is a type of decadence
+Abuse of authority comes as no surprise.
+Abuse of power comes as no surprise
+Acting without thinking can be awfully entertaining.
+Actions speak louder than words... but nothing speaks louder than they who take no action
+Adapt or die.
+Ad astra per aspera.
+A fine will be charged for wounding the library books.
+A good man has few enemies. A ruthless man has none.
+A lack of leadership is no substitute for inaction.
+Alarm clocks kill dreams.
+A little knowledge can go a long way
+A little madness now and then is relished by the wisest men.
+A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
+All employees are forbidden.
+All this foliage is obstructing my scenic view.
+Almost half of them are BELOW AVERAGE
+Always be ready to walk away from a bad idea.
+Always store beer in a dark place.
+Annihilate the adversaries with laughter.
+An object at rest cannot be stopped
+Are You Mad At Yourself for Not Exiting
+a sense of timing is the mark of genius
+Asking questions is the only way to get answers.
+A suspicious mind is a healthy mind
+Frogs are my favorite vegetable.
+GET OFF THE INTERNET AND DO SOMETHING
+GET OVER IT
+Get paranoid to act fast.
+Get ready for this.
+Good luck on your exam.
+Go places.
+Go talk to that old weird guy at Dennys.
+Government Complaints Box 📥
+Happiness is a new idea.
+Has to happen to somebody.
+The poors are at it again.
+Have a nice day. Or else
+History is written by the winners
+I can see you
+ice cream is never the wrong decision
+I found Nirvana. It was in my album collection.
+If seeing is believing you have to be blind.
+I saw what you did just now
+It is forbidden to forbid.
+It is happening again.
+Knock yourself out.
+Knowing is hard.
+knowing yourself lets you understand others
+knowledge should be advanced at all costs
+Look for people picking their nose in their car.
+Looks like someone divided by zero.
+Look up.
+MAKE IT STOP
+Make weirdness normal.
+Mashed potatoes can be your friend.
+Never wrestle a pig. You both get dirty and the pig likes it.
+Nice one. You got away with it.
+Roll again.
+SHHHHHH. listen.
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/message_processing.py b/message_processing.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..49dd1b0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/message_processing.py
@@ -0,0 +1,96 @@
+import logging
+
+from command_handlers import (
+    handle_mail_command, handle_bulletin_command, handle_exit_command,
+    handle_help_command, handle_stats_command, handle_fortune_command,
+    handle_bb_steps, handle_mail_steps, handle_stats_steps, handle_wall_of_shame_command,
+    handle_channel_directory_command, handle_channel_directory_steps
+)
+
+from db_operations import add_bulletin, add_mail, delete_bulletin, delete_mail
+from utils import get_user_state, get_node_short_name, get_node_id_from_num, send_message
+
+command_handlers = {
+    "m": handle_mail_command,
+    "b": handle_bulletin_command,
+    "s": handle_stats_command,
+    "f": handle_fortune_command,
+    "w": handle_wall_of_shame_command,
+    "exit": handle_exit_command,
+    "h": handle_help_command,
+    "c": handle_channel_directory_command
+}
+
+def process_message(sender_id, message, interface, is_sync_message=False):
+    state = get_user_state(sender_id)
+    message_lower = message.lower()
+    bbs_nodes = interface.bbs_nodes
+
+    if is_sync_message:
+        if message.startswith("BULLETIN|"):
+            parts = message.split("|")
+            board, sender_short_name, subject, content, unique_id = parts[1], parts[2], parts[3], parts[4], parts[5]
+            add_bulletin(board, sender_short_name, subject, content, [], interface, unique_id=unique_id)
+
+            if board.lower() == "urgent":
+                group_chat_id = 4294967295
+                notification_message = f"💥NEW URGENT BULLETIN💥\nFrom: {sender_short_name}\nTitle: {subject}"
+                send_message(notification_message, group_chat_id, interface)
+        elif message.startswith("MAIL|"):
+            parts = message.split("|")
+            sender_id, sender_short_name, recipient_id, subject, content, unique_id = parts[1], parts[2], parts[3], parts[4], parts[5], parts[6]
+            add_mail(sender_id, sender_short_name, recipient_id, subject, content, [], interface, unique_id=unique_id)
+        elif message.startswith("DELETE_BULLETIN|"):
+            unique_id = message.split("|")[1]
+            delete_bulletin(unique_id, [], interface)
+        elif message.startswith("DELETE_MAIL|"):
+            unique_id = message.split("|")[1]
+            logging.info(f"Processing delete mail with unique_id: {unique_id}")
+            delete_mail(unique_id, [], interface)
+    else:
+        if message_lower in command_handlers:
+            command_handlers[message_lower](sender_id, interface)
+        elif state:
+            command = state['command']
+            step = state['step']
+
+            if command == 'MAIL':
+                handle_mail_steps(sender_id, message, step, state, interface, bbs_nodes)
+            elif command == 'BULLETIN':
+                handle_bb_steps(sender_id, message, step, state, interface, bbs_nodes)
+            elif command == 'STATS':
+                handle_stats_steps(sender_id, message, step, interface, bbs_nodes)
+            elif command == 'CHANNEL_DIRECTORY':
+                handle_channel_directory_steps(sender_id, message, step, state, interface)
+        else:
+            handle_help_command(sender_id, interface)
+
+def on_receive(packet, interface):
+    try:
+        if 'decoded' in packet and packet['decoded']['portnum'] == 'TEXT_MESSAGE_APP':
+            message_bytes = packet['decoded']['payload']
+            message_string = message_bytes.decode('utf-8')
+            sender_id = packet['from']
+            to_id = packet.get('to')
+            sender_node_id = packet['fromId']
+
+            sender_short_name = get_node_short_name(sender_node_id, interface)
+            receiver_short_name = get_node_short_name(get_node_id_from_num(to_id, interface),
+                                                      interface) if to_id else "Group Chat"
+            logging.info(f"Received message from user '{sender_short_name}' to {receiver_short_name}: {message_string}")
+
+            bbs_nodes = interface.bbs_nodes
+            is_sync_message = any(message_string.startswith(prefix) for prefix in
+                                  ["BULLETIN|", "MAIL|", "DELETE_BULLETIN|", "DELETE_MAIL|"])
+
+            if sender_node_id in bbs_nodes:
+                if is_sync_message:
+                    process_message(sender_id, message_string, interface, is_sync_message=True)
+                else:
+                    logging.info("Ignoring non-sync message from known BBS node")
+            elif to_id is not None and to_id != 0 and to_id != 255 and to_id == interface.myInfo.my_node_num:
+                process_message(sender_id, message_string, interface, is_sync_message=False)
+            else:
+                logging.info("Ignoring message sent to group chat or from unknown node")
+    except KeyError as e:
+        logging.error(f"Error processing packet: {e}")
diff --git a/requirements.txt b/requirements.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d51a371
--- /dev/null
+++ b/requirements.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+meshtastic
+pypubsub
diff --git a/server.py b/server.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..35dee8e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/server.py
@@ -0,0 +1,60 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+
+"""
+TC²-BBS Server for Meshtastic by TheCommsChannel (TC²)
+Date: 06/25/2024
+Version: 0.1.0
+
+Description:
+The system allows for mail message handling, bulletin boards, and a channel
+directory. It uses a configuration file for setup details and an SQLite3
+database for data storage. Mail messages and bulletins are synced with
+other BBS servers listed in the config.ini file.
+"""
+
+import logging
+
+from config_init import initialize_config, get_interface
+from db_operations import initialize_database
+from message_processing import on_receive
+from pubsub import pub
+
+# Configure logging
+logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO, format='%(asctime)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s')
+
+def display_banner():
+    banner = """
+████████╗ ██████╗██████╗       ██████╗ ██████╗ ███████╗
+╚══██╔══╝██╔════╝╚════██╗      ██╔══██╗██╔══██╗██╔════╝
+   ██║   ██║      █████╔╝█████╗██████╔╝██████╔╝███████╗
+   ██║   ██║     ██╔═══╝ ╚════╝██╔══██╗██╔══██╗╚════██║
+   ██║   ╚██████╗███████╗      ██████╔╝██████╔╝███████║
+   ╚═╝    ╚═════╝╚══════╝      ╚═════╝ ╚═════╝ ╚══════╝
+Meshtastic Version
+"""
+    print(banner)
+
+def main():
+    display_banner()
+    config, interface_type, hostname, port, bbs_nodes = initialize_config()
+    interface = get_interface(interface_type, hostname, port)
+    interface.bbs_nodes = bbs_nodes
+
+    logging.info(f"TC²-BBS is running on {interface_type} interface...")
+
+    initialize_database()
+
+    def receive_packet(packet):
+        on_receive(packet, interface)
+
+    pub.subscribe(receive_packet, 'meshtastic.receive')
+
+    try:
+        while True:
+            pass
+    except KeyboardInterrupt:
+        logging.info("Shutting down the server...")
+        interface.close()
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()
diff --git a/utils.py b/utils.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..460aea8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/utils.py
@@ -0,0 +1,73 @@
+import logging
+import time
+
+user_states = {}
+
+
+def update_user_state(user_id, state):
+    user_states[user_id] = state
+
+
+def get_user_state(user_id):
+    return user_states.get(user_id, None)
+
+
+def send_message(message, destination, interface):
+    max_payload_size = 200
+    for i in range(0, len(message), max_payload_size):
+        chunk = message[i:i + max_payload_size]
+        interface.sendText(
+            text=chunk,
+            destinationId=destination,
+            wantAck=False,
+            wantResponse=False
+        )
+        time.sleep(2)
+
+
+def get_node_info(interface, short_name):
+    nodes = [{'num': node_id, 'shortName': node['user']['shortName'], 'longName': node['user']['longName']}
+             for node_id, node in interface.nodes.items()
+             if node['user']['shortName'] == short_name]
+    return nodes
+
+
+def get_node_id_from_num(node_num, interface):
+    for node_id, node in interface.nodes.items():
+        if node['num'] == node_num:
+            return node_id
+    return None
+
+
+def get_node_short_name(node_id, interface):
+    node_info = interface.nodes.get(node_id)
+    if node_info:
+        return node_info['user']['shortName']
+    return None
+
+
+def send_bulletin_to_bbs_nodes(board, sender_short_name, subject, content, unique_id, bbs_nodes, interface):
+    message = f"BULLETIN|{board}|{sender_short_name}|{subject}|{content}|{unique_id}"
+    for node_id in bbs_nodes:
+        send_message(message, node_id, interface)
+
+
+def send_mail_to_bbs_nodes(sender_id, sender_short_name, recipient_id, subject, content, unique_id, bbs_nodes,
+                           interface):
+    message = f"MAIL|{sender_id}|{sender_short_name}|{recipient_id}|{subject}|{content}|{unique_id}"
+    logging.info(f"SERVER SYNC: Syncing new mail message {subject} sent from {sender_short_name} to other BBS systems.")
+    for node_id in bbs_nodes:
+        send_message(message, node_id, interface)
+
+
+def send_delete_bulletin_to_bbs_nodes(bulletin_id, bbs_nodes, interface):
+    message = f"DELETE_BULLETIN|{bulletin_id}"
+    for node_id in bbs_nodes:
+        send_message(message, node_id, interface)
+
+
+def send_delete_mail_to_bbs_nodes(unique_id, bbs_nodes, interface):
+    message = f"DELETE_MAIL|{unique_id}"
+    logging.info(f"SERVER SYNC: Sending delete mail sync message with unique_id: {unique_id}")
+    for node_id in bbs_nodes:
+        send_message(message, node_id, interface)