also, the v2 is a qualcomm radio (new atheros, not so well supported),
so if you want to try this new devices, i would stick with v1.

Has anyone tried these?

I did. I've built an image with the cooker. Adhoc mode didn't work in the 2.4Ghz radio. But Mesh mode works well in both.

With Libremesh going standard for mesh mode in version 17, does this mean we won't be able to mix equipments that have version 16.05 with equipments with version 17? (unless they're connected by ethernet?)