{"product_id":"solar-repeater-case-meshcore-meshtastic-xiao-18650","title":"Solar Repeater Case Meshcore Meshtastic Xiao 18650","description":"\u003cp\u003eI built a few repeaters for LoRa MeshCore, but my biggest problem was always the enclosure size. Most cases were simply too large for the components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo I decided to design my own enclosure that could be printed and assembled quickly whenever I needed to deploy another repeater.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy goal was to create a simple and widely accessible setup using six 18650 cells and easy-to-find components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe design is based on:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXiao nRF52840 + Wio-SX1262\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCN3791 solar charger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1S BMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard solar panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to six 18650 cells (you can install fewer if needed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn my area, sunny days are sometimes limited, so using six cells gives me enough backup capacity. However, the enclosure is flexible and works perfectly with fewer batteries as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe solar panel dimensions are 12 × 17 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials Required\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass inserts M2.5 × 5 mm — 16 pcs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrews M2.6 × 8 mm \/ 10 mm — 16 pcs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM4 button head screws 18 mm — 4 pcs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM4 flat head screws 15 mm — 8 pcs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM4 button head screws 55 mm — 4 pcs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilicone sealant or liquid gasket (if you do not have TPU filament)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign by pkblh on MakerWorld (license: BY-SA).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mymadmanlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67398668190000,"sku":null,"price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0809\/5280\/files\/0_2e832c9a-76d0-459c-af2d-8e3e0d419964.png?v=1784887673","url":"https:\/\/mymadmanlab.com\/products\/solar-repeater-case-meshcore-meshtastic-xiao-18650","provider":"Mymadmanlab.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}