150AH

• Enclosure (6.22 x 3.54 x 2.52)
  • https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09N419581?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_8&th=1
  • $9
• Solar panel (140 x 90)
  • https://store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-solar-panel-with-jst-1-5-connector-large-5-5-x-3-5-inch-sku-920433?_pos=1&_sid=d363e0672&_ss=r
  • $9-13
• M3 Grid Internal Frame
  • 3DP Link
  • M2.5 or M3 screws to hold down items
  • Small, long zip ties for holding down battery pack
• Antenna bulkhead
  • ipex/ufl to N female
  • https://store.rokland.com/collections/antenna-extension-cables-pigtails-connectors/products/uflipex-ipx-mini-pci-to-n-female-bulkhead-pigtail-cable-extension-rg178
  • $6-8
• Backer
  • 3DP Link
  • M6 or 1/4” SAE bolt/nut x 4 (12-16mm length)
  • M3 or M4 bolt/nut/washer x 4 (6mm length) to attach magnets to backer
• Magnets
  • https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WMQFPU?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_3&th=1
  • 36mm / 1.425” x 4
  • $0.85/ea @ 100 case on Amazon, $3/ea at Menards
  • $5-12
• Node hardware
  • Seeed Xaio nRF52
    • https://www.seeedstudio.com/XIAO-nRF52840-Wio-SX1262-Kit-for-Meshtastic-p-6400.html
    • Requires external solar charger and cabling adjustments to fit solar panel and node.
    • Requires some small soldering
    • $14
  • RAK 4631 Mini starter kit
    • https://store.rokland.com/collections/rakwireless-products/products/rakwireless-mini-meshtastic-starter-kit-us915-rak19003-4631-sku-115093
    • Interfaces directly with solar panel, solar controller built-in.
    • Turn-key solution – no soldering or extra work to connect things
    • Typically needs Voltaic Enclosures battery protection circuit – $5/ea with cables
      • https://www.etsy.com/listing/1421193059/li-ion-battery-protection-modules-pcm?ref=shop_home_feat_2&frs=1&logging_key=851797922fbbed7cc86974415ac385ac75b9669b%3A1421193059&variation0=5268572289
    • $32-37
• Solar Charger (if using Xaio node)
  • https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808989667615.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.47061802axKnln&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
  • CN3791 6v
  • May need to switch polarity on JST cables and/or solder bare wire to solar input leads
  • MPPT charges faster than 4631 built-in controller
  • $4
• Battery
  • 21700 x 3 (at least)
  • https://imrbatteries.com/products/samsung-50e-21700-5000mah-9-8a-battery
  • $12-18
• Tools & Supplies needed
  • Epoxy (preferably 1min or 5min)
  • Stepper drill bit capable of 5/8” holes
  • Small punch, pick, or other object around 1/8-1/16” diameter (for help in fastening mounting nut to inside of magnet)