Meshtastic Solar Repeater | Atlavox S4

[@errcl65]

Many in the community are avid DIYers. Reduce your production time and increase # of shipable units. Kit it without batteries.

[@PortugalCarp]

I think you should re-think about selling them without a Wisblock, there are lots of Meshers over here in Europe (868) and I dare say else where around the world.

[@tc42088]

So users can add their own LoRa Meshtastic boards?

[@user-xv5yk4eo6s]

Product works perfectly. I installed two additional batteries and power stays fully charged in good weather. Will update after a PNW winter.

[@behxld750]

im in the pnw as well, planning on getting a few. keep us updated

[@blairM363]

Very nice and clean design , love that you repurposed something that already existed.

[@Atlavox]

Yeah, it really ended up being a perfect enclosure. The only drawbacks being the assembly process is a bit tedious, and I'd like to improve the mounting arm.

[@BradMorrisKA3YAN]

I can't wait until these are back in stock. What a fantastic price. I've built a solar node myself and couldn't do it for even close to what you're offering.

[@joshuafuller78]

I got mine yesterday. Great experience ordering. Super quick to get up and running. Basically just paired with my phone, checked the settings and mounted it out on my fence for testing. Seems like a really solid design. Thanks Matt!

[@Atlavox]

Awesome! Glad to hear you like it.

[@ryanhuggins]

Love the setup and the professionalism of the design and your work area. The devices look top notch. I'm definitley bookmarking this for when I get to that stage of Meshtastic. The batter life is my main concern and seeing the ability for it to have four batteries and that your one battery beta box never got below the upper 80%s on one battery is very encouraging. Thanks for putting these together. With my setup, this would likely need to be mounted to a backyard light post for the best ability for sun and coverage.

[@unwin42]

Got mine delivered today! Thank you for the fast shipping!

[@SpaceDr00ze]

Just signed up for email alerts. Will definitely be buying at least one of these. Probably like 6 if it works as nice as it looks. Hope they're back in stock soon!

[@waylonk2453]

Super appreciate how you've customized the charge controller to play nice with battery voltages and restart from brown-outs.

[@sonyaserrano5839]

Thanks for the work you’re doing! Can’t wait until this item is back in stock!

[@entelechyteralux]

Just bought one and it'll be my first solar node! Super stoked.

[@MikeRayborn]

Thank you. I was looking for just this kind of setup. Ordered 2.

[@MichaelJohnson-gm4rt]

I got mine and I love it SO much I ordered a second one. Thank you for a great product.

[@N0FPV]

I think a kit would be great, I can source my own batteries. Great work, looking forward to seeing how folks do over the winter.

[@dougyoud5944]

Would love to grab a couple as well.... please do another production run :)

[@tomgarciaaz]

This is perfect. Seems like you worked out all the bugs. Expect an order in the near future. :)

[@rxandr4365]

I would definatley take this energy and work it towards the lipo charge controller~it's been created and is expensive. Otherwise, 18650 gets toasted in the winter bud. It's a long known logo for the ideal layout. You may want to divulge this point some, best of luck!=)

[@Saintel]

This looks great. You lost me when you said I had to build it. Then got me again when you said it comes put together. lol Ordering my mine now. Great video.

[@Atlavox]

lol, yeah I kind of worded that poorly.

[@FullTimeOverland]

What's your estimate for when they will be back in stock?

[@chrisb2418]

I will buy one when you have them back in stock!

[@iAli9822]

I would definitely buy one as a kit as well! Would be fun to learn how to put it together

[@DominikZalewski85]

Please consider to make it as a kit without wisblock. I would love to purchase few for Europe. Most people in this hobby are tech savy and they will be ok to follow some setup instructions ;)

[@Robert-cd5zr]

Cool, thanks for doing this! My biggest question is how well does it do in summer heat and below freezing?

[@nasserb]

This is nice! I plan on ordering one. Thanks!

[@mistermarkdavis]

I waited too long to buy. Is there any idea of how long a restock will take? My other interest is if we can use the unused battery compartments to store a rpi zero like the comms channel uses to run a BBS.

[@krimke881]

What solar charger is it in here? mppt? would it be possible to easily connect a bigger solar to this? It would be awesome to be able to solder one on if the charger could handle added wattage. I think it looks so good I want at least a couple of these.

[@NigelBallard]

I bought that solar powerbank about three months ago from Aliexpress and installed a Meshtastic radio inside it. The solar panel started delaminating within 10 days of being outside

[@itsmattmp]

Does the charger have low temperature charging protection?

[@503Nick]

Share a link to the bare solar panel unit please.

[@markguerra2557]

Would love other mounting options. Looks like it could be great to mount on a roof rack.

[@brandonlparker]

Let me know when you get more! Thanks!

[@BabaYagaFPV]

Out of stock. Allow backordering?

[@zerofox3d]

Really great job making this bud.

[@user-kf5zw8uq7r]

which port did you use for waterproof connection? The USB port with cap? Link?

[@richie_vee]

I take it these are sold with Lithium Ion batteries? It seems that would be an issue in the Midwest winters around here. It would be beneficial if you could work out some kind of a pole mount compatibility as well. Looks like a nice set up!

[@Atlavox]

Yeah, they are 18650 Lithium ion batteries. Extreme temps will certainly affect performance. I'm in New England so I guess I'll have to do a torture test this winter and see how they do.

[@rustyhaddock7954]

@@Atlavox And being in Texas, I'm concerned about the inside temps during the summer. This year it's been a fairly "mild" summer. What kind of temperature sensor, if any, can be put inside the enclosure?

[@Atlavox]

@@rustyhaddock7954 I went with the 19007 so you'd have more sensor slots available, so you can add an environment sensor if you want.

[@rustyhaddock7954]

@@Atlavox OK. I look forward to receiving my unit this week and then see about some sensors. TNX!

[@sorryociffer]

@@Atlavoxis it possible to add a voltage sensor to be able to monitor if the battery is critical?

[@dougunderwood569]

Does the charger have a low temp charge cutoff?

when will the next batch be ready?

[@jcdragon77]

Great Work mate! Wouldn't that threaded hole fit a camera mount design?

[@apexnightvision]

When will you have more in stock??

[@arikjohnson412]

Restock soon?

[@bolle666]

Love the charge restriction. I'd like it even more if it restricted to around 80% charge.

[@nrinzema]

Can you update these over wifi or do you need physical access to update over USB?

[@QuebecoisSti]

Looks pretty neat, how about Cold Weather places (lithium vs cold is a bit dangerous and/or not working) ? I am still looking to get a package that would be ok for the lithium battery in cold places like in Canada

[@johnc2k2k]

What type of 18650 does this use? Flat top?

[@GabrielM01]

Amazing product man

[@MatthewPiatkowski]

The bottom attachment, might work with some of the adapters at truck stops. Like suction cup device holders

[@nick-leffler]

How would these handle being a mqtt relay battery wise?

[@kayna-funkt]

as someone putting together almost exactly the same right now for the 868 MHz market -great work! Would totaly buy if ready to install in 868. Or would open Distribution for the European market, if you are okay with that.

[@HBDE.official]

Could you bring down the cost by selling a DIY Kit? This would also enable us to have some more modularity, as previous requested here. E.g. 3D print own case, choose some different modules etc. I appreciate the product as is, though. thank you!

[@YayaOrchid]

What setting are you using to keep solar node connected? My always disconnects from my iPhone bluetooth after it is initially setup.

[@BobBob-il2ku]

Need option for vertical N type antenna

[@ibkickinit5580]

Is this available in a 433 model?

[@RB-vf9xn]

Just add a 3D printed joint with strong flange that slips into, plugs into, and screws into the base of the included mount and standard sized wholes for poles (or an adjustable mechanism)... easy peasy and maintain the ability to use the included angle setting mechanism....

[@meteors63]

Again, why do you not have an option to ship to Canada??? PLEASE consider that.

[@Atlavox]

Sorry, I'm still trying to get a handle on things. I haven't explored the tax/export/shipping restrictions and requirements for international sales yet.

[@meteors63]

@@Atlavox Not much for taxes for us in Alberta. There has been a number of things I wanted to buy from your site.

[@regularlife7967]

I have a farm, Def interested in putting a few around the property

[@MattCruikshank]

If the product is Sold Out, you should consider adding a waiting list where you can be notified when they're available again... And if it's not worth it to you to sell them at this price, then I'd suggest increasing the price...

[@WATTYUK]

That's the same panel I use to power my node never thought about sticking the wisblock inside I even have the same weatherproof usb socket, good spot... Ahhh I see so sacrificed the other 2 batteries to fit it in

[@tommyloe5008]

Hey Matt, solid product! Could you explain once more about how you have the solar controller connected to the WISBLOCK? I’m just trying to get a better understanding of how the board is utilizing power either from solar or battery. Thank you.

[@Atlavox]

The Wisblock draws power from the batteries. Any energy generated by the solar panel is used to charge the batteries. Hope that makes sense. You can also plug in USB power to power it that way or charge the batteries.

[@tommyloe5008]

@@Atlavox thanks man… I just meant are you doing something different from plugging in the batteries to the lower left power input and solar on the lower right? Basically how It’s labeled… was just wondering if you are connecting differently? I thought I caught something in the video that you said that made me wonder if you were wiring it differently. That’s all… Thanks!

[@oz1iom]

Can you deliver it to 868mhz / 433 Mhz for use in Europe

[@user-kf5zw8uq7r]

What size in the mounting screw on the rear of unit?

[@justOffgrid-ph7uo]

Europe here, can I order without the wiseblock 🙏 please 🙏

[@doterik]

This looks awesome! Great work really. I would like to buy one, but will you ship to the EU and potentially supply a 868MHz antenna?

[@Atlavox]

Right now I'm only shipping a US version, sorry about that.

[@Tavdog]

You need a way to secure that antenna. The wind will eventually blow it down.

[@richardservatius5405]

cold, winter weather battery charging? What does it "repeat"? I have no idea what meshtastic is.

[@richardservatius5405]

how about adding a tiny heater with controller to raise the temperature of the batteries for pre-charging? use all four batteries.

[@bwillan]

It would be great if these could be shipped to Canada.

[@lazydog6684]

I would be interested to learn more. There is a group of people I know that would be interested but in the cold weather of Canada, I would not want to pay for it without learning how it performs in real cold weather.

[@jb76489]

What sort of range can this thing do?

[@Gremlin87]

It's hard to it really depends on terrain. With line of sight and a basic antenna we have reliable messages at 10 miles. There are nodes with yaggi antennas though doing 70+ miles.

[@lotust251]

nice ! i want one

[@AlanDampog]

I want to order one!

[@-Good4Y0u]

Does this work for the wifi part of meshtastic? For wireless cameras as an example?

[@tommyloe5008]

Meshtastic only supports small data packets… If you were meaning possible transmission of video signals from a Wi-Fi camera, that would not be possible under the Meshtastic platform.

[@-Good4Y0u]

@@tommyloe5008 I wonder if it could do images slowly. Like from a trail cam

[@constantinpadure6672]

Is OK but a bit expensive for what is inside ...

[@user-kf5zw8uq7r]

Could you please provide a link for the customized charge controller circuit? I will be purchasing one of your units.

[@user-kf5zw8uq7r]

Purchased one unit.

[@Atlavox]

Sorry, I don't have the actual circuit layout. The manufacturer sourced them from a 3rd party with the changes I requested

[@josephs8250]

Can’t locate Etsy store

[@yusukeiwakawa6797]

Can you add GPS to this? Thinking about putting 2 or 3 down my road to keep my neighborhood connected. Road that needs coverage is maybe 7 or 8 miles long total?

[@tommyloe5008]

You can easily add GPS to the WISBLOCK. You can purchase the RAK 19500 GNSS GPS which uses the u-blox ZOE-M8Q module, supporting GLONASS, GPS, BeiDou, and QZSS satellite data protocols. You just mount the 19500 module onto an empty slot on the WisBlock board and mount the small included GPS antenna to a sky-facing interior surface of the solar case. Only takes a minute to install.

[@yusukeiwakawa6797]

@@tommyloe5008 awesome! This is good. Just getting into Meshtastic and not really comfortable building one from scratch.

[@MopH3ad]

following in case you decide to support EU modes.

[@imrevarga977]

i would be happy to order 868 as well as 433 MHz version.

[@KeithStrang]

Get the factory to ship these complete, then sell the crap out of them.

[@ChadKovac]

Just my opinion but you're trying to go after the maker crowd with a 129 price point? Like we're here because we know how to do this at least I am and I can do a small number of them for 129

[@GoatZilla]

3 whole weeks huh

[@MrKWiley918]

Cut that flange off the mount and it will slide into the top of a pipe.

[@dubas1974]

holy crap dude... too bad it's sold out.

[@latergator3367]

Sell assemble.

[@greenleafend4games]

Not that happy with the "made in China" label.