Meshtastic Solar node build - part 2 of 2

Meshtastic solar node build based on a RAKWireless Wisblock 19007 base board and the 4631 module (1262 chip)

Part 2 of 2

Some parts used in this video (I can't post links as youtube does not allow them unless you're a big channel with more than 1k subscribers, which s u c k s but that is the way it is)

-Meshtastic board is : a RAKwireless Wisblock 19007 coupled with the 4630 module (from the RAKwireless online store you can choose different modules and select the frequency that is allowed for your area).
-The case is an electrician box of dimensions : 85 mm x 85mm. Material is polypropylene.
-Li-Ion battery cells are : Sony US18650VTC6 3000 mAH
-The permanent micro switches : brand HUAZIZ locking/permanent On-Off (DC 30V 1A)
-The USB-C pcb boards : brand Greluma TYPE-C to PCB adapter , 4 pins
-Solar panel : LEMNOI 6W
-High temperature insulation tape : search for kaption tape on amazon
-Base mounting plate for RAKWireless 19007 (3D printed part) : look on printables for model 803015-mounting-plate-rak-wireless-19007

[lewisarthur]

Thanks so much for this guide it is very informative. I plan to build my own one of these as soon as I can get a hold of a wisblock. Congrats on 500 subs as well! :D

[SouthernSearcher]

Your whole channel is a gold mine for Meshtastic. Could I ask you to add a link for the tape you use, it looks much better than the electrical tape I use. Also a link to the .stl for the base board. Can’t wait for the next video.

[acestudioscouk-Ace-GACE]

A well made system, thanks for sharing.

[rops]

Great, if you ever plan on selling these, I'd buy one 👍

[justOffgrid-phuo]

Thanks for the informative movie.... Can you also explain in the next movie.... how to setup the node.... Hidden or not.... Route client settings or other settings....

So settings best suited for the solar setup.

Again thank you so much 🙏

[tompointdll]

I never seen one in an elecrtic box, i'l definately replicate at home !
Thanks for the inspiration

[d.b.cooper]

Oh, thank you so much for this video. It was really cool and seven I think most of us have been playing with recently. Again, thank you excellent content!

[chichimus]

Thanks for part 2. Nice explanation and easy to follow. I will have to have another look at your antenna video. I have bought a few but have yet to find one that is on the frequency advertised.

[TechAirSpace]

I just made a video about T-Deck. I'm loving it! Meshtastic is amazing.

[marcusedvardsson]

Great video, been waiting for this one. Can you please write in the description what boards, solar panels, etc you are using? :)

[bjorn]

Fantastic video - would love to hear your real-world experience, when you have it; in terms of battery levels and recharge etc.

I've been told elsewhere that adding more batteries may mean that those small solar panels can't overcome the resistance of the batteries to actually charge the batteries up. Would be good to hear your thoughts on this.

[TrystansWorkbench]

A very interesting video - merci - many thanks.

[ONRVH]

you might want to waterproof those holes, water will creep in (speaking from experience with these boxes)

[NoName--]

Is There a charging Controller on the Board?

[baderkanawati]

Nice! Is it worth adding a BMS and a solar charger controller? I'm new to working with batteries and trying to get some lithium 18650s to do something similar. I currently use a flat pack from amazon like the 2000mAh 3.7v makerfocus. I'm trying to figure out if I can just keep using that and connect my usb solar panel to the Rak board or if I want to go over to the lithium 18650 and connect them straight to the board through the jst connector, which will probably require me a solar charger controller and a BMS, right?

[rickymcdaniel]

Is the solor panel you choose able to keep it running indefinitely? Is there much downtime that you have to wait for the panel to charge the batteries?

[Galavine]

you havent listed the solar panel you bought in the parts description.

[DeutschlandKanal]

How many nodes or repeaters will Meshtastic use? I heard it’s only doing three hops, right? Or vanilla a message been forwarded and delivered by 10 nodes (repeater)?

[sebseb]

Bonjour, vous achetez ou le rak wisblock?

[tonysdroid]

Subbed. Doing my part to get you to 1k subs so you can post links. :D