Meshtastic rugged box for RAK 19007

Remix of the rugged box for a RAK19007 with magnetic base & two 18650 cells
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updated March 24, 2024

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I remixed the excellent Rugged Box to hold my mobile, temporary installation Meshtastic box.

It currently holds 2x 18650 batteries in parallel and has space for 4 magnets so you can stick it to a steel surface. The plate is modeled for a RAK Wireless 19007 but the plate is seperate so it's easy to exchange if needed. There is enough space to plug in a USB-C for charging if you use a cable witout a bulky connector.

Use some superglue to hold the magnets in place, and if you like, the RAK plate too. I didn't glue mine so I can change it if needed and it stays in place very well just on the friction fit alone.

 

Update 27-02-2024: the lid is updated with space for some velcro (max 8mm) or a ty-wrap to hold the 18650 in place even if you drop it.

 

Parts list:

4 of these SbM-209 battery springs:

https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/1005005637651458.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.29.5b2379d2vd5xG5&gatewayAdapt=glo2nld

4 magnets sized 20x4mm

I used this antenna but there are certainly more options:

https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/32811159710.html

 

The antenna hole is sized at 10mm but that's easy enough to change in the Fusion 360 design.

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Model origin

The author remixed this model.

Differences of the remix compared to the original

Version with 18650 battery holder, anntenna hole, magnetic rear and  RAK19007 mounting plate.

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