Meshtastic Solar Node - RAK19007 - Fusion 360 / STEP
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A meshtastic solar powered node, enough room for a solar panel, 18650, and anything else you might want!
- Rating
- 5 / 5
- Likes
- 36
- Downloads
- 100
- Makes
- 3
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- 1,271
- Reviews
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Model information
- Source
- Printables
- Category
- Other Gadgets
- License
- Creative Commons — Public Domain
Set n Forget - Rooftop Solar Node
Struggling to get the most out of your meshtastic portable node?
Would you like to chat with other users from hundreds of KM away?
Then this is the node for you!
- LIMITED BILL OF MATERIALS
- SET N FORGET
- CHEAP
- FUN
Who should avoid this node?
Anyone lacking basic tinkering and electronic skills. You should be able to turn a wrench and solder two wires together. Maybe solder a wire to a board on a bad day.
Caution For Makers
Antenna
Always make sure that the lora/bt antenna is connected, even with the smaller included antenna, before powering up your board. Failure to do so could result in the destruction of your meshtastic node.
Conformal Coating Notes
When applying conformal coating, make sure that you don't get it in any unplugged connectors you want to use in the future. It will coat the metal and render the connector useless. My usuall process is to plug in everything I want to use, and then apply the coating and let it dry. I am less cautious with silicone, because it can usually be pulled off or pushed out of the way once it dries.
Errors & Omisions
- Not all 4 screws line up! Was able to get two kitty corner from each other. Good enough!
- Don't trust the case to protect your board from the rain, same for your antenna.
- When in doubt. Plug everything in and cover it in conformal coating.
- Use dab, or a glob, or a whole tube of silicone. You really can't have too much here.
Parts List
- RAK 19007 Starter Kit
- 915 Mhz Antenna(For USA)
- 5V 200ma Solar Panel (110mmx60mm)
- M2.5 Heat Set Inserts
- M2.5 Screws
- Battery / 18650 Holder
- Solar Panel Cable
- Conformal Coating
- Silicone Sealant
What the hell is meshtastic?
Just Google it, don't call me and ask me
'Cause I know, I know what you're gonna do
You're gonna, you're gonna get this
And you're gonna think you just can't do it
And you're gonna call me, but then I'm just gonna Google it
So, just you Google it, you're an adult, you can figure it out-Robert Burnham, 2020