Parts Lists & Recommended Parts

This section contains parts lists for various builds I’ve done. Due to the popularity of Meshtastic, some parts may be hard to find and I may include alternative options or multiple links to the same product in case the first link is out of stock. This section also includes recommended parts. Some have been tested by me and some by others in the community. When purchasing radio related parts, be sure to select the correct freqency option for your location.

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Solar Builds

I’ve done a few solar builds for Meshtastic now using waterproof enclosures from Amazon. Version 2 has been popular but due to that it can sometimes be out of stock. You can alternatively use the waterproof enclosure for Version 1 but you will have to use a different mount. When you see Enclosure for V1 below, the mount for V1 must be used with it. The mount for V2 is easier to work with but V1 is still usable. I’ll include links to build videos for both V1 and V2 below. Also important to note that the list below contains the recommended parts after some lessons learned between V1 and V2, so you may see different parts if watching the V1 build video.

Solar Build V1 Build Video

Solar Build V2 Build Video

Recommended Solar Build Parts

NOTE: Be sure to get the correct size enclosure. The Amazon lnks have multiple sizes and if you don’t see the size below available, then they are out of stock. Correct Size: 7.9 * 3.9 * 2.8 or 200×100×70mm

Enclosure (V1): https://amzn.to/44usDKK

Pole Mount (V1) https://amzn.to/3rC1Xcq

Enclosure (V2): https://amzn.to/4b0LWiw

Pole Mount (V2): https://amzn.to/3U8mTE6

J-Pole Mount (Optional if needed to mount to side of mast): https://amzn.to/43wAbLH

RAK Wireless WisBlock Meshtastic Starter Kit: https://store.rokland.com/collections/rakwireless-products/products/rak-wireless-wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit

WisBlock Mounting Kit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1683816136/wisblock-mounting-kit-1-dual-battery

Solar Panel: https://amzn.to/3QnFURl

USB Cable: https://amzn.to/3wZjsWQ

IPEX to N Connector: https://store.rokland.com/products/uflipex-ipx-mini-pci-to-n-female-bulkhead-pigtail-cable-extension-rg178?ref=tc2 Alternative IPEX to N (Make sure to select a cable length greater than 3"): https://amzn.to/3vDM1bQ

Adhesive: https://amzn.to/3HqEjEu

Batteries: https://store.rokland.com/products/sanyo-ncr18650ga-3450mah-10a-battery-lilygo-ttgo-meshtastic-t-beam?ref=tc2

Important note on batteries in extreme cold/hot weather

Portable/Mobile Devices

This section contains options for portable and mobile devices. There is currently only one ready to go out of the box device for Meshtastic at the moment and that is the LILYGO T-Echo. The other options here require 3D printed cases(which can be purchased), batteries, and antennas.

Parts Lists & Recommended Parts

Solar Builds

Recommended Solar Build Parts

Portable/Mobile Devices

LILYGO T-Beam Supreme

LILYGO T-Echo

RAK Wireless WisBlock

Heltec V3