'UFO' Meshtastic rak4631 Outdoor Solar Node Enclosure
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A solar powered rak4631 mesh node enclosure for outdoor/indoor use
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An outdoor/indoor solar powered RAKwireless meshtastic node enclosure. Compatible with any 1/4-20 Camera mount. Screw-off hardware-less base allows for easy maintenance access.
Will continue to update as needed to resolve any issues or make improvements. Project updates can be found here
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2/17/26 |
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Materials List | |||
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Hardware | QTY | Components | QTY |
M2 threaded heat insert, 3mm x 3mm | 7 | RAKwireless Mini Meshtastic Starter Kit US915 RAK19003 + 4631 | 1 |
1/4-20 threaded heat insert, 0.316" x 0.236" | 1 | 18650 Lithium-Ion battery pack, pre-soldered leads, JST-PHR, >1500mAh (I used pkcell icr18650) | 1 |
M2 x 6mm flat-head screws | 7 | Adafruit 5856/Voltaic P123, 5V 0.6W ETFE Solar Panel | 1 |
100% silicone or RTV (Preferred) | - | SMA F-F bulkhead adapter | 1 / 2 (ext. BLE) |
24AWG stranded wire, ~120mm length | 2 | SMA to IPX MHF1 Jumper cable, >/= 7cm | 1 |
Velcro cable strap | 1 | RAK wireless 2.4GHz WiFi/BLE PCB Antenna | 1 |
90 degree SMA adapter (optional) | 1 |
Print Notes
For outdoor use, PETG or ADA is highly recommended.
A light color is recommended for main body, any color for the base plate is adequate.
No supports are needed, but a outer/inner brim may be needed for main body depending on your printer
Print time using on using Bambu P1S, 0.16mm, and gyroid @ %20 infill is around 5-6hrs for the entire assembly.
Assembly Instructions
Add M2 heat inserts into both the main body and electronics plate
If needed, solder twisted 120mm leads onto solar panel. Optionally, apply non-conductive sealant over solder points.
Apply sealant around perimeter of inside of housing. Ensure to apply a light even coat to avoid any spill over.
Carefully place solar panel into place. Orientation is not restricted as long as you have long enough lead to properly route.
Apply light pressure to back of solar panel until sealant is dry enough.
Insert and tighten SMA panel adapter (s)
Insert and tighten SMA to IPX cable (s)
Insert heat inserts into main body and component plate
Assemble RAK Wireless board on electronics plate with 3x M2 screws
Add Battery pack to electronics plate (observe proper cable orientation). Secure with velcro strap.
Add Bluetooth antenna to electronics plate, feeding cable through passthrough hole. Route and plug into RAK board. If you are using external BLE antenna, skip this step.
Route SMA to IPX cable for the LoRa through hole of electronics plate, plug into RAK board
Place electronics plate into housing, ensuring no cables are pinched and battery/solar leads are properly routed.
Secure electronics plate with 4x M2 screws
Attach external LoRa antenna (and BLE antenna if applicable)
Plug battery and solar cables to RAK board.
Insert 1/4-20 heat insert into base plate.
Rotate base plate into main body until hand tight. Do not overtighten.