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1 Watt Ikoka Box Build
The Ikoka Box is a high-mounted infrastructure repeater design intended for fixed installations -...
Power-over-Ethernet for Outdoor Node Deployments
Power over Ethernet (PoE) is an excellent choice for outdoor nodes at sites with structured cabli...
Battery Sizing for LoRa Mesh Nodes
Correctly sizing the battery for a solar-powered LoRa node prevents two failure modes: undersizin...
Solar System Sizing Guide
Goal Size your battery to survive N cloudy days, and size your panel to fully recharge that batte...
Choosing a Solar Panel for LoRa Nodes
Solar panel selection involves matching the panel's output to the node's energy needs while accou...
📖 Start Here — Solar & Power Systems Guide
This book covers everything about powering LoRa mesh nodes - from USB-powered indoor nodes to ful...
Charge Controller Selection and Wiring
Why You Need a Charge Controller Solar panels produce unregulated voltage - a nominally "12 V" pa...
Mains Power for Permanent Installations
Mains Power for Permanent Installations Where mains (AC grid) power is available, it is convenien...
Battery Management Systems and Protection Circuits
A Battery Management System (BMS) is the electronic circuit that protects lithium cells from cond...
Solar Sizing Guide
A correctly sized solar system can keep your repeater running for years with minimal maintenance ...
Cold Weather Operation
Cold Weather Operation Solar power systems in cold climates face challenges that warm-climate sys...
Solar Panel Mounting and Orientation
The mechanical installation of a solar panel is as important as the panel selection itself. A cor...
Wiring a Solar Power System for LoRa Repeaters
Proper wiring is the difference between a node that runs reliably for years and one that fails in...
Battery Chemistry Guide
Battery Chemistry Guide Choosing the right battery chemistry for your deployment is critical. The...
AC Mains Power for Permanent Node Installations
For fixed infrastructure nodes at permanent sites with grid power access, AC mains power is the l...
Current Draw & Power Budgets
Current Draw & Power Budgets Understanding how much power your node consumes is the starting poin...
LiFePO4 vs LiPo vs Lead Acid for LoRa Deployments
Choosing the right battery chemistry for a LoRa mesh node is one of the most consequential hardwa...
Charge Controllers: PWM vs MPPT
The charge controller sits between the solar panel and the battery. It regulates current flow to ...
Monitoring Battery State via Meshtastic Telemetry
Meshtastic and MeshCore both include power telemetry features that allow a node to report its bat...
Charge Controller Selection and Configuration
The charge controller is the brain of your solar power system - it manages battery charging, prev...