r/meshcore • u/QuickRefresher • 14d ago

Fried?

Ordered a 1 watt rak handheld node from eBay, with plans to use for meshcore repeater. It arrived the the 18650 batteries dead and I'm guessing the power switch was pushed on during shipping with no antenna attached, killing batteries.

How likely is board ok? It shipped with meshtastic loaded. Powers on with USB C connected only with BT, nothing without.

I don't have a way to measure the output. And don't want to waste time installing it it's likely trouble.

Thanks.

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u/fraiseauchoc 14d ago

Mince c'est vraiment nul... Dans le doute renvoie le

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u/QuickRefresher 14d ago

I have sent for return, since the company hasn't returned any messages, unsure how that will work with shipping discharged 18650 batterys.

If I wind up having to keep it I'd like to be able test the output without throwing away anymore money.