December 11, 2024
Description
This is the tiny, convenient, cheap, easily-EDC-able meshtastic module I've wanted since I got into these silly little radios 8 months ago. Â I kept waiting for somebody to make it (NextGen3D's case was close), but finally I decided to be the change I wanted to see in the world.
Designed around the FakeTec DIY meshtastic module (which you can build for about $10 worth of parts), the enclosure measures just 40x20x73mm (1.5x0.8x2.9in) and weighs exactly 2oz (56g) fully built with a baofeng belt clip. Â The printed enclosure consists of only two printed clamshell pieces, and both can be printed using a mere 16g of filament in less than 45min on a good printer.
There's no display, no buttons, and no accommodation for the LEDs. Â It's dead simple on purpose. Â You have the option of adding a power switch, or not. Â It's designed to use an internal pigtail LoRa antenna and a PS4 controller battery (good for ~3 days with the FakeTec). Â Clip this to your belt like a pager and pretend it's the 90s again.
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Print the two halves as provided at 0.2mm layer height. Â No supports needed. Â ABS/ASA recommended, but PETG is probably sufficient. Â Baofeng spring-loaded belt clips are readily available on amazon and aliexpress, or you can print a basic one like this. Â The blind holes for the belt clip screws are sized for the m2.5 screws that come with the clips, but m3 will fit if you put a little effort into it. Â The power switch version is designed around this switch, and will require two M2x4mm screws to secure it in place. Â PS4 controllers used one of two different connectors depending on age - either 1.25mm pitch or 1.0mm pitch JST connectors. Â Most aftermarket batteries have both, so you can pick and choose which connector you want to attach to your FakeTec.
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