💥New 2024 Off-Grid Solar Meshtastic Build Video💥

Here is the build video of the new 2024 version of my previous Meshtastic Off-Grid Solar Build I made a video on about 7 months ago. This new version has improvements over the previous version that make this one cheaper, easier, and more capable. Please see the complete parts list below if you would like to build one for yourself! 🗣️ Join in on the conversation on Discord! https://discord.gg/XGhftQw9Mt ➡️PCB option is on hold for now. See this video for the WisBlock Mounting Kit - https://youtu.be/Zb7g6KMCE4M Tilt Angle Calculator for Solar: https://sunsolartilt.com/pages/calculator Video showing pairing and configuration process for Meshtastic ===Parts List=== 🥵🌵❄️🥶🥵🌵❄️🥶🥵🌵❄️🥶 If you live in an environment with high heat or extreme cold where it wouldn't be good to use Li-Ion 18650 Batteries, I recommend waiting for V3 (more details in this video https://youtu.be/ft0H-BU7POg) 🥵🌵❄️🥶🥵🌵❄️🥶🥵🌵❄️🥶 Our Meshtastic Shop: https://thecommschannel.myshopify.com/collections/meshtastic-gear Please know, I may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the affiliate links below at no cost to you: Meshtastic Starter Kit https://store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit?ref=tc2 Small Antenna if mounting on top of enclosure: https://store.rokland.com/products/alfa-aoa-915-5acm-5-dbi-omni-outdoor-915mhz-802-11ah-mini-antenna-for-lora-halow-application?ref=tc2 Alternative large antenna for mounting on pole: https://store.rokland.com/products/5-8-dbi-n-male-omni-outdoor-915-mhz-antenna-large-profile-32-height-for-helium-rak-miner-2-nebra-indoor-bobcat?ref=tc2 IPEX to N Connector: https://store.rokland.com/products/uflipex-ipx-mini-pci-to-n-female-bulkhead-pigtail-cable-extension-rg178?ref=tc2 [Alternatives if out of stock ➡️ Make sure to select a cable length greater than 3"] https://amzn.to/3vDM1bQ https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/rf-solutions/CBA-NF-UFL/5845756 IPEX to SMA (optional if preferred over N Connector): https://amzn.to/48LSQqc ➡️ (Make sure to select a cable length greater than 3") KMR240 Cable (Optional if using tilted mount or large antenna) https://amzn.to/47HzGRf RAK Wireless Solar Connector Cables: https://store.rokland.com/collections/rakwireless-products/products/rak-wireless-solar-connector-cables-solar-wires-5pcs-pid-910116?ref=tc2 RAK Wireless Battery Connector Cables Battery Wires: https://store.rokland.com/collections/rakwireless-products/products/rak-wireless-battery-connector-cables-battery-wires-5pcs-for-pid-910115?ref=tc2 Waterproof Enclosure: (More coming in a few weeks) **MAKE SURE ITS THE FOLLOWING SIZE** (7.9 * 3.9 * 2.8(200×100×70mm)) If that size isn't available, they're out of stock. https://amzn.to/4b0LWiw Solar Panel: https://amzn.to/3HnLgWH (This Antenna Mount: https://amzn.to/3U8mTE6 (Optional) Bracket for mounting the solar panel at an angle: https://amzn.to/492vOLA USB Cable: https://amzn.to/4b0Mghe Adhesive: https://amzn.to/3HqEjEu Battery Protection Module (If you plan on not using my PCB option which will include this) If you don't plan on using my PCB option (which I plan to include an over discharge circuit), you will need to include Li-ion Battery Protection Modules to your build like Voltaic Enclosures offers since unprotected batteries are being used. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1421193059/10-li-ion-battery-protection-modules-pcm Batteries: (6 batteries is going to be overkill for most, but some people like overkill, lol) https://store.rokland.com/products/sanyo-ncr18650ga-3450mah-10a-battery-lilygo-ttgo-meshtastic-t-beam?ref=tc2 ***Notes on batteries for extreme cold/hot weather*** https://batteryuniversity.com/article/bu-304a-safety-concerns-with-li-ion