Meshtastic Faketec solar powered GPS car tracker node

UPFRONT!

I created a Discord channel for  my Thermal vision builds but will add a #meshtastic  channel there as well in case you have questions or problems. Please remain to the meshtastic channel for all sort of questions as all the other channels are ONLY for my thermal builds! 

https://discord.gg/Ce9BJ2DK3j

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Thank to Blackout concept for this amazing design!

Parts List: 

FakeTec DIY Meshtastic Node:

gargomoma/fakeTec_pcb: A low-cost nrf52 device.

Self tapping screws: M3 x 8mm

https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005008658505044.html

Magnets:

Gvolatee 6 Stück Neodym Magnete Extra Stark Haltekraft 25 KG Kraft 32 X 5 mm, Multifunktions Senkkopf Rundmagne Topfmagnet mit Schrauben für Badezimmer, Küchen Kühlschrank, Büros, Lager, Garage : Amazon.de: Bürobedarf & Schreibwaren

Lora Antenna: 

Nb-iot /LORA Soft Antenne UAV-Funkmodul Abbildungübertragung Datenübertragung 840-868-915-923-902-928 MHz Antenne SMA-Stecker - AliExpress 509

IPEX to SMA: 2x 1.13IPXK-SMAK 8 CM

IPX 1.13 Cable SMA Female Connector to UFL/U.FL/IPX/ Low Loss Cable IPX to (RP)SMA Pigtail WiFi Antenna Extension Cable - AliExpress

Solar Panel: Min of 2 pieces.  Link leads to the 20pieces pack I got, but you can find smaller amounts as well or any other solar panel with the same measurement.

1W 5V Solarzelle Solarmodul Monokristallines PET-Solarpanel DIY Solarladegerät Bildungskits 107*61MM 20 teile/los - AliExpress 44

GPS antenna: HA-302

RTK GNSS Antenna High Precision Helix Positioning UAV Unmanned Vehicle Ship GPS L1 L2 L5 GLONASS Beidou Galileo SMA Waterproof - AliExpress 509

GPS Module: Single Module

GPS+BDS Beidou dual-mode module, flight control satellite positioning navigator, ATGM336H replacement, for NEO-M8N - AliExpress 502

2x M4x 25mm countersunk screw + spring washer+ nut

1x M4x10mm countrsunk screw +spring washer+nut

OPTIONAL: 

Solar charger for more effective charging even in low light conditions. 

Mppt Solar Charge Controller 1a 4.2v 3.7v 18650 Lipo Li-ion Lithium Battery Charger Module Sd05crma Solar Panel Battery Charging - Integrated Circuits - AliExpress

Additional stuff you need: Wires, battery ( whatever you can fit) , epoxy to seal and fixate the inside of the antenna SMA outlets. silicone, Some sort of protective thin layer for the magnets so it doesn't scratch your cars paint. 

Solar panel gets directly connected to the Pro micro s Battery + and - on a Faketec Rev.B board in case your not going to use the solar charger.