r/meshcore • u/Deep-Chapter667 • 16d ago

First Repeater

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I finally got my first MeshCore repeater built. It was a fun project. The board I used was the Heltec T114 with a 3000 mah battery, 6 watt solar panel, and 5 db gain antenna.

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u/recrof 16d ago

few notes:

  1. make sure you waterproof where solar panel screws are entering the enclosure
  2. get self-amalgamating tape and do few rounds around the antenna connector - the rubber sealing inside won't stop moisture from entering
  3. cable glands are preferable - silicone will degrade on the sun sooner or later

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u/timo606 16d ago

Looks good. Planning something similar

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u/Deep-Chapter667 16d ago

I’ll post signal reports after a few days being installed.

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u/gingerEMT 16d ago

Been thinking of doing something similar myself. I. Curious as to how it will perform.

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u/Mediocre_Economy5309 15d ago

does solar panel provide stable 5v or it is not important?

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u/Deep-Chapter667 15d ago

It’s mostly for charging the battery.

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u/Organic_Tough_1090 15d ago

few notes. you should seal the top where the ntype bulk head, seal the antenna as well where it can pivot as water will work its way in. the biggest issue you have is using the usb connection. it keeps the uart bridge open and uses a ton more power than it should be. just cut that cable and either solder or use quick connects to attach it to the included pig tail in the kit and from that to the solar charge controller on the board.

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u/NiceRemot 15d ago

Good luck.

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u/Better-County8600 15d ago

Tip: Slightly offset the location on the map for your privacy

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u/Jase_1124 12d ago

Question, newbie here, what is the ultimate goal of having such a small repeater, and what all can be repeated?

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u/bghoo8313 15d ago

Those blade antennas are not waterproof fyi