More Info, how to and in detail pictures coming soon! ( Yeah I know i am terrible with how to s sorry :( )
Heltec T114 Variant also coming soon!
The Node can house a Faketec DIY node or a Heltec T114 ( Later will be released after the faketec)
The node utilizes a water drainage system away from the antenna base.
Only run it in client mode! even as it acts as a repeater / range extender for TAK use!
As ATAK does a lot of sending receiving it could be necessary to override duty cycle in the settings to keep it going!
Parts list:
Faketec NRF 52 DIY node ( the best and cheapest option available as of now)
gargomoma/fakeTec_pcb: A low-cost nrf52 device.
Solar panels:
Diode to stop parasitic flow back into the solar panels:
Self tapping plastic screws: M3 18mm:
Mounting crown screws: M3 6mm
Main Power Switch: 3mm
1x18650 Lithium Ion cell without protection of your choosing (source locally)
Battery charging board with protection for solar panels:
SMA to IPEX Pigtail 5cm:
SMA compatible antenna with region correct frequency of your own choosing or my recommendation:
Or:
Waterproof tape for main power switch and reset button: ( to make it 100% watertight even so the switch itself is closed off but still could oxidate when exposed to humidity/ rain)
Push button for reset/ firmware update:
Main part, Top and Crown all feature a small notch on the outer edge that has to line up when put together.
Water tight stripe of tape goes over the reset button hole and power switch on the side once its turned on to prevent water to enter the case.
TPU Sealants ( printed in red on the pictures) go on the outer three screws on the TOP cap, the hexagonal goes in the SMA connector pass through on the inside of the top cap, the big triangle TPU seal goes in between of course where top and main part meet.
Heat resistant silicone to glue the solar panels on the case. ( make sure you put a closed ring of silicone around the cable openings in the case to prevent water to enter that creeps in behind the panels!!)
superglue to glue the antenna base on top
Thin wire to hook up the main power switch and reset button, faketec/ heltec to the battery protection PCB.
2 component epoxy to fix the main power switch and reset button into the case. (test fit right after with 18650 cell to make sure it does still go in smoothly as it sits right behind it, its also effective to shave off the excessive epoxy putty as long it is soft)
The author marked this model as their own original creation.