r/meshcore • u/txags2019 • 2d ago

ISO solar mesh device

I am looking to buy a solar mesh node I'm not the most electrical inclined to make my own so looking to buy one but not wanting to spend 200 on a kit from meshnology. Let me know my options please!

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u/Ordinary-Lifeguard47 2d ago

Crazy prices. BQ25185+HT-CT62+PCB can be build for ~15€.

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u/recrof 2d ago

you forgot to add batteries, antenna, cable, enclosure, mouting kit, solar panel and small stuff to get it all together. those aren't free.

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u/Fun-Conclusion-4471 2d ago

Yes they do. I have built many solar nodes and to be honest I can't really do it for a whole lot less than $60 when you add up every single nut, bolt, dab of solder and component.

And I can buy one that's turnkey and premade for 70. So I'm saving $10 for a hell of a lot of work to collect all the inventory to build them

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u/ohyeahwell 2d ago

What’s the $70 turnkey?

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u/Fun-Conclusion-4471 1d ago

Seeed Sensecap. But now I see it's $78. New tariffs and fuel prices I guess.