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Recently I am not lucky - finally found a good place for a Meshtastic solar node.
Easy and quick install using zip ties, test message was okay. Set the GPS position and then left.
Stupid me! It seems the node crashed while setting the position. Now I have to come back but it got dark already..
Either I have to wait until Wednesday (don't have to work) or use the moonlight and maybe a flashlight.
Really, I won't be able to sleep knowing it does not work.
@finn Looks like a public place to me. How do you make sure nobody will steal it? Because that’s why I hesitated to install my own repeaters…
@finn It‘s a nice case and the antenna seems decent. Any details on it? I‘m still looking.
@nblr Here is another picture:
https://toot.fan/@finn/115510399928625431
M4 screws and heat inserts needed and maybe TPU or a bunch of rubber seals with a total height of 10mm.
@nblr The antenna is like this one but with an N-connector instead of SMA.
https://toot.fan/@finn/115029240863609782
Case (115x90x55mm) and panel (5W) are those:
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005003422066803.html
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005007699379585.html
I didn't put it on Printables yet but I can send you the FreeCAD or STL file if you want.
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