Rugged Waterproof Meshtastic Enclosure

A rugged and waterproof enclosure for RAK Meshtastic Devices.
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This is a ruggedized, waterproof enclosure for RAK19007/4630 Meshtastic devices.  It features an external helical GPS antenna for improved reception under thick canopy conditions as well as a Fischer 102 waterproof connector for charging/ data as I could not locate any compact, easy to integrate waterproof USB C connectors.

This is an expensive feature rich build that will require some soldering for the Fischer connector.

The main body, board carrier and front cover have been printed in Polymaker PA6-CF.

The O-ring was printed in 95A TPU.

I have included a design of the socket i used to install the nut onto the Fischer connector.

 

Parts:

IP67 SMA Connectors:

https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/gradconn/CABLE-161-RF-100-A-1/9859840

Linx dipole antenna:

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

SMA external GPS antenna:

https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/kyocera-avx/1002857/6049186

3700 mAh Battery:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08215B4KK

Fischer 102 0F 5 pin socket (knockoff)/ Fischer 102 0F 5 pin cable connector (knockoff):

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256804237075027.html?spm=a2g0o.order_detail.order_detail_item.3.46acf19cc5xQT2

Fischer 102.1951 sealed receptacle plug kit:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/133061804258

M3x12mm Black oxide coated stainless steel SHCS:

https://www.mcmaster.com/90348A007/

M3 threaded inserts.

M2.5 threaded inserts.

3mm acrylic rod for charging and status light pipes.

Some thin double sided tape to secure battery under the board holder.

A USB C type cable that you can cut up.

 

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