Solar "SunPeater" Meshtastic Repeater/Basestation 2,5&12 dBi Ant T-Beam Alt

Description

Solar "SunPeater" w/MAG Mesh Magnetic Switch. Meshtastic Repeater/Basestation 2, 5 & 12 dBi Ant 2000mAh Battery 400mA Solar Panel IP68 Case.
This unit is ideal for locations with limited sun exposure during the day (only a few hours) with the oversized solar panel.
SunPeater from the SunSaver Series by 3Dsafe. Long Rang with the 12dB Antenna, Long Lasting with the Oversized Solar Panel and Battery, Low Cost and High Value utilizing a combination of off the shelf and 3D printed parts.
With "Mag-Mesh" Magnetic On/Off Switch -
Just pull off the Velcro attached magnet and GO!
The exclusive separate Solar Panel allows easy adjustment for all seasons of the year without having to readjust the antenna or move the main unit.
Special Introductory Price for BETA* Testers!
Just Mount the unit outside to a pole or a wall and send feedback.
*
1. Send % charge data weekly for 4 weeks - include general weather conditions i.e approximately how many days of Sun verses clouds ( Week 1 - 86% charge,4 days Sunny, 3 days cloudy) Direct Sun Exposure (From x to x time)
2. Send General Feed back on the unit and mounting hardware.
3. Other Feedback or suggestions.
The God of the SUN should be able to give you continuous operation in most environments - including limited sun exposure.**
{** Ongoing Testing Data - Direct sun only from ~ 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM ~ 4 hours available per day.
Test start on Wednesday 10/19/22. State of Charge at 78%
As of Sunday 11/6/22 State of Charge at 100% 4.21 Volts!}
Even without any sunshine at all the Massive 2000 mAh Battery can run the unit for over 1 week!
The Bluetooth 5.0 (BLE) gives you great range to your phone up to 300ft. (Your phone needs to also have BT 5.0)
Included:
One Ultra Low Power RAK 915MHz LoRa Module with a micro USB connector - the unit can go up to 8+ days without charging and will be able to provide continuous operation with adequate sunshine.
One IP68 case(the complete unit should be IP67)
One 400mA Solar Panel.
One 2dBi Antenna.
One 5dBi Foldable Antenna.
One 12 dBi Long Range Antenna.
One 5dBi Internal FPC Bluetooth Antenna.
One high quality, brand name 2000mAh Lithium Rechargeable Battery with built-in Protection Circuitry.
Overcurrent, Overcharge and Over discharge Protection.
One Micro USB cable.
Mounting Hardware for Wall or Pole Mount.
2 Stainless Steel Hose Clamps (1.25 to 2.25 inch Diameter), Brackets and Screws.
Patent Pending ;) SMA Antenna Seal.
A "Canopy" fits over the SMA connector that has a Rubber O- Ring that seals the Antenna to the top of the "Canopy"
Patent Pending ;) Exclusive Mag-Mesh Magnetic Switch.
An internal magnetic switch is used to turn the unit on and off with an external magnet. No mechanical switches or extra holes in the case preserving it's IP 67 integrity and no need to open the cover.
The unit is OFF with the magnet attached - ON with no magnet.
Just pull off the Velcro attached magnet and GO!
One American Flag on the Front.
An NFC sticker on the side of the unit with a link to the manual.
Just Touch you NFC enabled phone to the top to get the latest electronic manual.
A paper copy is also included.
The Firmware should be able to be upgraded via over the air BT according to Meshtastic.
If not it can be easily upgraded by unscrewing the lower left Cap and connecting the included micro USB cable to your computer for a Drag and Drop update. ( A small screwdriver or other device can be used to push the reset button twice to enter programming mode)
This is a Micro USB/Battery/Solar Powered unit that does not have built in GPS, but can use your Phone GPS to determine location.
It has no LCD so the connection to Bluetooth on your phone does not require a PIN Code or a default code of 123456
By default unless you message me, the unit will be programmed with Meshtastic Beta Firmware 2.0.x(the latest tested feature set as of 11/06/22)
This firmware is compatible with 2.0.x Android Apps on Github or 2.0.x iPhone Apps which are available on TESTFLIGHT.
If you need the older 1.2.65 Firmware which is compatible with ATAK for Android or you have existing radios with 1.2.x Firmware and don't want to upgrade please let me know.
This 1.2.65 Firmware is compatible with the Android App 1.2.67 (the version in the Google Play store as of 10/13/22) or the iPhone App1.2.53 which is available under previous builds in the TESTFLIGHT app.
The Firmware can be easily upgraded via the RAK drag and drop feature on your computer.
Just what is Meshtastic?
Meshtastic is an Open Source “off grid” secure text communication program that uses your cell phone and LoRa Radios. So, for example if you are hiking, camping, biking or taking a cruise, etc in areas without Cell Coverage you will be able to keep in touch with your group and know their location. Also great for emergency communications in the event of a natural disaster such as a hurricane, tornado or even a cyber attack.
Your phone connects to this unit via Standard Bluetooth or Bluetooth Low Energy which actually has a great range of up to 300 FT. This unit connects to other radios in the group or “MESH” via LoRa 915MHz. All of the messages in the group are relayed from Radio to Radio so the actual range can be many miles depending on obstructions.