December 13, 2025
Description
Compact and durable Meshtastic/Meshcore node based on the RAK19003, a 33140 LiFePo battery, and an Adafruit solar charger. See parts list below. The gasket is intended to be made using 1.75mm TPU filament or using standard 0.070" oring stock or just a load of RTV. Also might need to seal the surface of the part to prevent water intrusion.
Part Name | QTY | Cost Ea. | Total | Note | Link |
RAK19003 | 1 | 25 | 25 | RAK Wisblock 915Mhz LORA Transmitter kit | |
5W Solar Panel | 1 | 11 | 11 | 5W Solar Panel for Security Camera with 5V USB | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4WR15T7?ref_=ppx_hzod_title_dt_b_fed_asin_title_0_0 |
915Mhz Antenna | 1 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 915MHz LoRa Antenna 5dBi SMA Male 195mm + SMA Female Cable | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXJ5G4KB?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title |
Charge controller | 1 | 8.6 | 8.6 | Adafruit bq25185 USB / DC / Solar Lithium Ion/Polymer charger | |
JST PH2.0 | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | ST PH 2.0 2.0mm Pitch 2 Pin Female | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DQWGP6KT/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3A0BKO9MSXDIT&th=1 |
M10 connector | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | Waterproof M10 2 pin connector | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0FNX18TNC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1KO55FEAO8RRQ&psc=1 |
Battery | 1 | 5 | 5 | Gotion 33140 Lifepo4 Battery | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KK94MSR?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title |
M4x25 flat | 3 | 0.5 | 1.5 | ||
M3x12 socket | 3 | 0.5 | 1.5 | ||
M4 heat set | 3 | 0.5 | 1.5 | ||
M3 heat set | 3 | 0.5 | 1.5 | ||
1/4-20 heat set | 3 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution
Kevin Kuehn
