T-ECHO BATTERY UPGRADE!

[@InVinoVeritas.]

Nice video! Did you also upgrade the LilyGo T-Echo antenna & can you provide a link? Thanks.

[@RavenwoodAcres]

www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/te-connectivity-linx/ANT-916-CW-HW-SMA/2694126

[@nauy]

Would it be better to print a riser ring and use it with the existing backplate? You can even add in gasket/o-ring grooves to make it water resistant.

[@RavenwoodAcres]

Good point! I have played around with some free CAD software, but I am not good at designing my own yet. 2024 goals!

[@MrRtkwe]

The stock backplate is not water resistant. The M3 screws and the little rectangle in the middle are all through-holes.

[@alexzalk9860]

How long should it last? Mine dies in minutes with gps on 😢

[@RavenwoodAcres]

Mine last between 3 to 5 days depending on usage. Do you have the BME model?

[@ArneSchwarck]

Are you happy with the RAK wireless solar encloser?

[@RavenwoodAcres]

It is a good starting point. I modified mine to support an external antenna, and I am much happier. Also, in Washington state, I found the solar panel insufficient in the fall and winter months.