{"product_id":"meshcore-meshtastic-solar-rock-node-enclosure","title":"Meshcore \/ Meshtastic Solar Rock Node Enclosure","description":"\u003ch2\u003e🗻 Solar “Rock” MeshCore Node — Stealthy, Off-Grid, Always-On\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking to expand your local mesh without attracting attention?\u003cbr\u003eMy \u003cstrong\u003eMeshCore solar rock node\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed specifically to \u003cstrong\u003eblend into the landscape (as well as you can with a 5w solar panel on the front)\u003c\/strong\u003e while quietly keeping the network alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese nodes are about as discreet as you can be when you still need to mount a \u003cstrong\u003e5 W solar panel\u003c\/strong\u003e on the top! I print the shell in \u003cstrong\u003eblack PETG\u003c\/strong\u003e, then finish it with:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egrey primer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elight touches of \u003cstrong\u003egreen and sand tones\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esubtle \u003cstrong\u003ewhite speckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis breaks up the outline beautifully outdoors, making it look more like a natural stone than a plastic enclosure, this is completely optional, and printed in grey PETG would probably be fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e⚙️ Core Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌞 \u003cstrong\u003eSolar powered\u003c\/strong\u003e — totally off-grid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪨 \u003cstrong\u003eRock-style enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e that visually blends into natural environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔋 \u003cstrong\u003e4× 18650 battery pack\u003c\/strong\u003e for long runtime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📡 Powered by \u003cstrong\u003eMeshcore\/Meshtastic-compatible hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🛡️ Weather resistant design (with silicone sealing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌀 Dedicated \u003cstrong\u003event plug mount\u003c\/strong\u003e to manage pressure\/humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔧 Fully 3D-printable enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehilltops and fells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewoodland trails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erural monitoring projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ediscreet repeaters for mesh expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🧩 Components used (add your links here)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolar Panel (5 W recommended):\u003c\/strong\u003e 👉 \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B0DFBQBM3S?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_4\u0026amp;th=1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003elink here\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 × 18650 batteries:\u003c\/strong\u003e 👉 \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B0FH9XMF4R?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_14\"\u003e\u003ci\u003elink here\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeed Studio XIAO nRF52840:\u003c\/strong\u003e 👉\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\" href=\"https:\/\/thepihut.com\/products\/seeed-xiao-ble-nrf52840\"\u003e \u003ci\u003elink here\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWio SX1262 LoRa board:\u003c\/strong\u003e 👉 \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\" href=\"https:\/\/thepihut.com\/products\/xiao-esp32s3-wio-sx1262-kit-for-meshtastic-lora\"\u003e\u003ci\u003elink here\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 dBi antenna:\u003c\/strong\u003e 👉 \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\" href=\"https:\/\/thepihut.com\/products\/lora-antenna-with-pigtail-868mhz-white?srsltid=AfmBOoqqS_35li_o3S_0ZkkgOfoT1cDDqigMf0ehZf5JmVXICoh8HaVC\"\u003e\u003ci\u003elink here\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery protect module:\u003c\/strong\u003e 👉 \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B093V44JLL?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003elink here\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMPPT solar charge module:\u003c\/strong\u003e 👉\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B08DY28BXW?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1\u0026amp;th=1\"\u003e \u003ci\u003elink here\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVent plug for electrical enclosures:\u003c\/strong\u003e 👉 \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B0FYG9LM7M?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title\"\u003e\u003ci\u003elink here\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is also a \u003cstrong\u003ededicated screw hole\u003c\/strong\u003e in the design to suit the vent plug directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🛠️ Assembly \u0026amp; Sealing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eI affix the solar panel using \u003cstrong\u003eclear silicone sealant\u003c\/strong\u003e, then also \u003cstrong\u003eseal the base\u003c\/strong\u003e with clear silicone after installation to keep moisture out. This has worked very well for outdoor deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe goal is something you can place, forget, and let the mesh take care of itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🔍 Extra info, photos \u0026amp; write-up\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eI’ve added more build notes and deployment stories on my website:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e👉 \u003cstrong\u003eMeshCoreCumbria:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\" href=\"http:\/\/meshcorecumbria.co.uk\"\u003e\u003ci\u003elink here\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you build one, let me know where it ends up — it’s always amazing seeing the mesh map slowly light up. Happy building, happy meshing, and long live off-grid comms!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease  note this models can be printed and sold\/distributed freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cboostme\u003e\u003cboosttitle\u003eBoost Me\u003c\/boosttitle\u003e\u003c\/boostme\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign by Watson's Lab on MakerWorld (license: BY-SA).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mymadmanlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67398602948912,"sku":null,"price":91.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0809\/5280\/files\/0_dc023aa2-ca2b-44e9-ade4-22b30a57c2aa.png?v=1784887392","url":"https:\/\/mymadmanlab.com\/products\/meshcore-meshtastic-solar-rock-node-enclosure","provider":"Mymadmanlab.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}