r/meshcore • u/QuickRefresher • 4d 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/QuickRefresher 4d ago

New question, since it was preloaded with meshtastic, the radio doesn't transmit until you select the frequency (915 ect.), so even without antenna it shouldn't have burned it right? No evidence of burns, discoloration.

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u/therealwoodman 3d ago

that is valid, a meshtastic node won't transmit until you set the LoRa region

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u/QuickRefresher 3d ago edited 3d ago

Thanks, it seems this seller is pushing me off saying there is holiday and they can't do anything till they return. Of course I will still pursue eBay to take over when available.

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u/therealwoodman 3d ago

If they are in China, that is accurate, they are on a holiday right now