📖 Start Here — Solar & Power Systems Guide
This book covers everything about powering LoRa mesh nodes -— from USB-powered indoor nodes to fully autonomous solar installations capable of running for years without maintenance.
🚀 Quick Answers
- "How big a solar panel do I need?" → Sizing a Solar System for Your Climate
- "Which battery chemistry?" → LiFePO4 vs LiPo vs Lead Acid
- "Which charge controller?" → Charge Controller Selection and Configuration
- "How much power does my node use?" → Power Consumption by Platform
📚 What's In This Book
Power Fundamentals
Battery Selection
- Battery Chemistry Guide
- LiFePO4 vs LiPo vs Lead Acid for LoRa Deployments
- Battery Sizing for LoRa Mesh Nodes
- Battery Management Systems and Protection Circuits
Solar System Design
- Sizing a Solar System for Your Climate
-— PSH tables for US cities - Choosing a Solar Panel for LoRa Nodes
- Solar Panel Mounting and Orientation
- Charge Controller Selection and Configuration
- Charge Controllers: PWM vs MPPT
Wired Power
System Wiring and Safety
- Wiring a Solar Power System for LoRa Repeaters
- Monitoring Battery State via Meshtastic Telemetry
- Cold Weather Operation
➡️ Related Books
- DIY Build Guides
-— Complete solar repeater builds - MeshCore Repeaters
-— Pro solar repeater build walkthrough - FAQ
-— Solar and power FAQ section