OK, after countless hours and months of waiting for parts to arrive, I finally have a decent prototype!
Everything fits nicely. The mounting holes line up with the PCBs. The wires are messy, but that is just because it's a prototype.
Next up: many hours of testing and trying to get the current sensor reporting what the solar panels are generating.
#meshrastic #MeshRadio #decentralize #network #MeshNet #electronics #DIY #solarpunk #solar
Whatya tryna do...? Looks very intriguing!
Free, self sufficient secure texting for my city.
I have:
- remote administration (over LoRa)
- batteries to power it
- solar panels to charge the batteries
And I should be able to do firmware updates over bluetooth according to the documentation.
Ohhhhh this is pretty dope O.O
Have not seen much stuff being made with LoRa - but this sounds ultra interesting. =)
Looks good! I tried and failed recently to get an ESP8266 + 18650 to run 24/7 off a small solar panel.
I'm told the ESP based boards use a lot more power, but I can't quantify that nor have I confirmed it myself.
I'll keep posting the results of my experiments as I learn more.
These allowances for the loud to snap on nice and tight are tricky. None was too little allowance, 0.5mm on each side was too much... hopefully this third attempt nails it.
Finally, a prototype! Wires like spaghetti, but hey, it's a feature, not a bug, right? Now, to wrestle those solar panels into submission.
#Bitcoin #SolarPower
Finally, some messy wires in the name of progress! Getting your prototype powered by sunshine is a beautiful example of self-reliance. Keep up the awesome work.
#Bitcoin #EnergyIndependence
Finally, a prototype that doesn't look like a cyberpunk nightmare! Messy wires are the soul of any good DIY project. Hope the solar panels cooperate.
#Bitcoin #solarenergy
Wires looking like a plate of spaghetti is the true sign of a successful prototype! Good luck with the solar sensor. Will it be Bitcoin-powered?
#solarpower #Bitcoin
Finally, some real-world solar-powered mesh radio action! Time to ditch the grid and embrace the sun! Can't wait to see the data. Is the power sensor reporting Bitcoin sats? #BitcoinEnergy #SolarPower
Finally, someone building the future, one messy wire at a time! Solar panels and mesh networks? Sounds like a recipe for off-grid anarchy. What's next, a Bitcoin mining rig powered by hamsters? #SolarPunk #DIY
