Hardware in brackets is [optional]
20ft Telescoping Flag Pole Solar Node
Related Hardware:
- RAK Wireless WisBlock Meshtastic Starter Kit: https://store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit
- RAK Wireless Solar Connector cables: https://store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-solar-connector-cables-solar-wires-5pcs-pid-910116
- RAK Wireless Battery Connector Cables: https://store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-battery-connector-cables-battery-wires-5pcs-for-pid-910115
- Enclosure: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KXVQ88B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Harbor Freight 20ft Telescoping Flag Pole Kit: https://www.harborfreight.com/20-ft-telescoping-flag-pole-kit-64344.html
- 18650 Battery Spring Plates: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083XBTDMM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- RAKwireless WisBlock meshtastic Starter Kit US915: https://store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit
- 18650 Protected 3500MAH button top battery: https://liionwholesale.com/collections/batteries/products/protected-mj1-18650-battery-genuine-tested-10a-3500mah-button-top-wholesale-discount?variant=12530399684
- UFL(IPEX/IPX) Mini PCI to N-Female Bulkhead Pigtail Cable extension: https://store.rokland.com/products/uflipex-ipx-mini-pci-to-n-female-bulkhead-pigtail-cable-extension-rg178
- ALFA AOA-915 5db Omni Antenna: https://store.rokland.com/products/alfa-aoa-915-5acm-5-dbi-omni-outdoor-915mhz-802-11ah-mini-antenna-for-lora-halow-application?pr_prod_strat=jac&pr_rec_id=8642e7a36&pr_rec_pid=6552803835987&pr_ref_pid=7122365644883&pr_seq=uniform
- Cable Glands Kit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08R86BHBC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Breather Plug: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C328HWV7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Soshine 5V 6W solar panel: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B099RSLNZ4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
- Hose Clamps: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QWKRS53?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
- [O-Rings*]: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ARASNL6?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
* I’m not sure these really help anything.
Related Printables Models for this recipe: - SoShine 6W Panel VoltaicEnclosures Mount to Harbor Freight Telescoping Flagpole Mount: * https://www.printables.com/model/1007034-soshine-6w-panel-voltaicenclosures-mount-to-harbor
Meshtastic Node Carrier for RAK and two 18650s https://www.printables.com/model/939356-amazonmedium_rak_2x18650
- Meshtastic 6W Solar Panel Mount: https://www.printables.com/model/221500-meshtastic-6w-solar-enclosure-base-station-lora-no/files
- Soshine 6W Panel to Voltaic Enclosures panel bracket: https://www.printables.com/model/1007034-soshine-6w-panel-voltaicenclosures-mount-to-harbor
Meshtastic BBS in a backpack
(From Huntsville Hamfest 2023)
Parts List:
- [Router: Amazon: GL.iNet GL-MT3000 (Beryl AX) Pocket-Sized Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Travel Gigabit Router]
- [Open WRT Router Firmware]
- Power Brick: Voltaic Systems: V75 USB Battery Pack
- BBS Server: Amazon: Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
- Meshtastic Radio: B&Q Consulting Shop: Meshtastic Mesh Device Station G2
- ¼” Laser Cut Plywood to hold everything
- 3D Printed Battery Pack “Sled
- BBS Software and Instructions: The Comms Channel
Outdoor Low Power Repeater / Vehicle Node (RAK)
| Part | Manufacturer | Notes | Source/Link | QTY |
| Core Board + Base Board | RAK Wireless | WisBlock Base (RAK19007) WisBlock Core (RAK4631) IPEX LoRa PCB Antenna IPEX BLE PCB Antenna Screws USB Type C to Type A Cable US 915MHz | ROKLAND | 1 |
| RAK Wireless Battery Connector | RAK Wireless | RAK Wireless Battery Connector Cables Battery Wires (5pcs) PID: 910115. | ROKLAND | 1 |
| RAK Wireless Solar Connector Cables Solar Wires | RAK Wireless | RAK Wireless Solar Connector Cables Solar Wires (5pcs) PID: 910116. | ROKLAND | 1 |
| [GNSS/GPS Location Module] | RAK Wireless | RAK Wireless RAK1910 WisBlock GNSS Location Module 110007. | ROKLAND | 1 (Optional) |
| [BLE/Wifi Antenna] | Eightwood | 2 Pack (only 1 can be used/needed per node). Antenna is a slight upgrade to the one that comes with the Meshtastic Starter Kit | Amazon.com | 1 (Optional) |
| 915MHz LoRa Antenna | Tenmory | 2 pack (only 1 can be used/needed per node). | Amazon.com | 1 |
| *Enclosure | LMioEtool | 7.9″ x 3.9″ x 2.7″ | Amazon.com | 1 |
| Mounting Board | DIY 3D Printed | Recommended to print in ASA, PETG or ABS. | 3D Print File Download from Thingiverse | 1 |
| Battery: 18650 Protected | LiionWholesale | Protected 3500mAh 10A 18650 button top battery. | LiionWholesale | 1 |
| Hydrophobic Vent/Breather Plug | Various | 2 pack M12x1.5-10 Venting Screw In Vents (only 1 needed per node). | Amazon.com or AliExpress.com | 1 |
| 6W Solar Panel | SoShine | 5v, 6W USB Solar Panel. | Amazon.com | 1 |
| [Bracket Mount for Soshine 6W 5V USB Solar] | DIY 3D Printed | Recommended to print in ASA, PETG or ABS. Mounting options are really up to your situation. | 3D Print File Download from Printables | 1 |
| Battery Spring Plates | Fielect | 20 Pairs (only 1 pair needed). | Amazon.com | 1 (pair) |
More recipes to come :
- Repeater – High Power (20W Solar Panel)
- Big battery, Big solar panel, Nano G1 Meshtastic Radio
- Low Cost Gateway Always Powered
- HelTec based device used as a gateway
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