Meshtastic "FakeCAP" ultra Slim NRF52 GPS 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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UPDATE 31.01.2025: 

Added a Variant with vibra motor insert and custom tribal werewolf imprint. 

UPDATE03.04.2025

Added tribal werewolf Multicolor .obj

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Introduction | Meshtastic

Video about the used parts and arrangement on the bottom of the page! 

I am aware that this build is very niche,  as it needs a faketec node upfront,  but no other node is as slim as a Faketek and that way end up 8mm in thickness which is very sexy. 

Update: 16.11.2024

Added a back cover variant for a BME280 environmental sensor. 

Update: 15.11.2024

I added two base models which expand functionality for those who want more. 

therefor I added  a base that can take an additional buzzer  and another one that has the buzzer and a navigation switch for canned messages. 

Part List: 

FakeTec DIY Meshtastic Node:

gargomoma/fakeTec_pcb: A low-cost nrf52 device.

BME280 Environmental Sensor (optional): 

Offizielles GY-BME280-3.3 BME280 5V 3,3V Digitalsensor Temperatur Luftfeuchtigkeit Luftdrucksensormodul I2C SPI 1,8-5V - AliExpress 502

Mosfet to power buzzer and GPS enable/disable as NR52 output power is to low:  SI2312

200PCS SI2300 SI2301 SI2302 SI2307 SI2312 SS8050 SS8550 MMBD1503A SOT-23 Transistor SMD Triode - AliExpress 502

Navigation switch for canned messages (optional) K2-02 hollowed shell:

Rad Schalter 2/3/4/5/6 Weg Schalter Mini Wavelet Zifferblatt Multi-funktion Reset Micro Schalter Großen kopf/Normalen kopf/keine kopf Rad Schalter - AliExpress 13

Buzzer (optional): 5x5x2mm

10 Stück SMD Summer 5020 7525 8530 9650 1230 9032 3V 3,6V 5V Magnetische MINI Aktive Passive Piezo-Summer Lautsprecher Elektronisches Kit - AliExpress 502

Navigation switch for canned messages ( optional):  K2-02 hollowed shell: (

Rad Schalter 2/3/4/5/6 Weg Schalter Mini Wavelet Zifferblatt Multi-funktion Reset Micro Schalter Großen kopf/Normalen kopf/keine kopf Rad Schalter - AliExpress 13

Antenna: 

Heltec Federantennen-Zubehör - AliExpress 30

GPS module (GPS +BDS):

GPS + BDS dual-modus modul flight control positioning navigator, ATGM336H ersatz, für arduino NEO-M8N NEO-6M - AliExpress 502

0.96 OLED white:  (  sadly there seem to be different sizes in PCBs the oled display is mounted on so to make 100% sure it fits choose the white one) 

Original 0,96" OLED SPI/IIC I2C weiß/blau/gelb blau 0,96 Zoll OLED Modul 128X64 OLED LCD LED Display Modul für ARDUINO - AliExpress 502

Wiring cable 0.3mm:

10m/15m/20m/40m/50m emaillierten kupfer draht emaillierten draht elektromagnetische spule wicklung draht herstellung elektromagnet kupfer draht - AliExpress 13

SMD button kit: 

25/140pcs smd taktile Druckknopf-Kit: Werte Dip-Mikrosc halter für DIY-Elektronik - AliExpress 13

Lipo battery 1500mAh: 

1/2/4 pcs 3,7 v 1500mah Li-Polymer-Batterien Lithium-Polymer-Ersatz batterie für DVR MP4 GPS Mid-Handy - AliExpress 44

Lanyards: 

2 in 1 handy lanyard schlüssel ring sling abzeichen neckband Keychain anti-verloren Abzeichen ID Handy Seil neck Straps - AliExpress 509

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Vibra motor for updated Custom edition with tribal wolf: 0820

10pcs DC3-5V micro dc vibration motor 0820/0827/0830/0834/1027/1030/1034 für für telefon münze flach motor - AliExpress 502