DIY Covert Meshtastic Node - Full Build Guide

[@BBayjay]

This is a beautiful box for this, works so damn perfectly. nice sourcing!

[@madgearcompany]

Thanks! Just using what I have on hand lol

[@kenneth6731]

Nice, thanks!

[@freedomfalcon]

Wow, that is covert!

[@TerraMagnus]

Just be aware what you’re gaining in pocket ability here you’re losing some with the LoRa antenna being jammed against everything else. It’ll still work. But a lot less well than it could if the antenna were sticking out.

[@madgearcompany]

@@TerraMagnus it’s a simple trade off, like with almost anything. A Prius is cheaper and more fuel efficient than a Tahoe, but doesn’t have nearly as much interior space or towing capacity. An internal antenna does have marginally decreased link budget, but it doesn’t have an antenna sticking out and it’s less conspicuous.

[@samegalle1089]

When you're using an antenna that small, the tradeoff is usually feet, not miles. Negligable loss for a discreet mobile node.

[@christianfrericks5531]

do not mount a antenna next to the pcb an batterie

[@madgearcompany]

@@christianfrericks5531 explain yourself, Christian! What’s at risk?

[@x81reaper]

sorry but what are u "converting" ??? ure not converting anything u build a simple meshtastic node 😊

[@madgearcompany]

@@x81reaper not sure what you’re getting at. Is covert a new word for you?

[@BBayjay]

Covert... not convert...

[@x81reaper]

@@BBayjay oh my God I'm so so sorry my fault 🥺