Meshtastic suction cup mounted node (updated 18 oct)

Meshtastic node that can be mounted to any smooth and relatively flat surface, like a car roof, camper, boat roof etc.
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updated October 18, 2025

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THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS!

UPDATE 18. October
Made a bottom plate for the T114 with Pogo-pin USB-connector compatible with the one on the Sensecap T1000-E.
Added a 1A battery charger with built in BMS, this way the charging does not take as long as before.
The T114 plate requires you to take of the screen-shroud and reinstall it after sliding the PCB into the holder.
I added some transparent tape to make the unit waterproof, and still be able to use the bottons and screen.
I needed to extend the wires to the GPS.
POGO-pin connector is installed using CA-glue, the hole should end up as a press fit, but the CA helps with weather-resistance


Update 5. 0ctober
Updated the main body; I added 10mm height, this allows for electronics to fit and also gives you the option to use 4x 21700 or 18650, just use double sided tape to hold the batteries in place, I might make a better solution to fasten the batteries soon.
also made a plate for mounting a RAK19007 board, with the option for mounting a RAK OLED-display, 
the display is viewable through the sunroof if you have that on your car.
As the body is 10mm taller I have made a new base for the N connector that is 10mm lower.
The GPS antenna goes in a pocket in front of the batteries, the antenne wire on the RAK GPS-antenna is not long enough to reach the GPS module, so I used a UFL-extender, if you have a SMA or N-pigtail that is longer than mine, you can just flip the bottom plate around and the GPS-cable should reach.

Upcoming;
Different bottom plates for other meshtastic devices.

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Feedback is welcome.

The only way to charge this is to take it apart, or using a wireless charging plate, I have added a pocket for installing a rectangular receiver coil for wireless charging.

Needed items; (I will add pictures of the aliexpress-listings, as the links tend to die)
2x suction cups; https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008151809051.html
1x wireless charging module 5v 5w; https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006468245614.html
OR 1x POGO-USB cable; https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001283688823.html
1x USB lithium charger with BMS; https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005796829555.html
11x M3 nuts
11x M3 screws 12 to 16mm long
whatever meshtastic radio you want to use
N or SMA connector pigtail

I printed the housing and lid in Bambu PETG-CF, and gaskets in Fiberlogy FiberFlex 30D
you can use any outdoor suitable filament, or even just PLA for testing.
Black might not be the smartest colour when summer comes around.
 

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