Part 1 - Meshtastic/Meshcore Harbor Breeze Solar Node - Heltec T096 Build - Electronics
Let's build a Meshtastic or Meshcore Solar Node/Repeater using a $10 Harbor Breeze Solar Light available at Lowe's. We'll be dropping in Heltec's powerful T096 board. Pair it with one of my designed mounts available on Printables.com. CONTENT EDIT: THE HELTEC T096 HAS A BMS BUILT-IN!!! After further research, which I should have done sooner, this awesome little board has a BMS (battery management system) built-in! The T096 is handling the under and over charging. YOU DO NOT NEED THE EXTERNAL BMS. Negative from the Battery cradle can go to the negative (black) of the JST. The positive wire from the switch can go to the positive (red) of the JST. My bad, YouTube! The Links: Lowe's Harbor Breeze Solar Light https://tinyurl.com/576kynpn Printables.com Models https://tinyurl.com/5n8w7a97 Don't have a 3D Printer? Order your mounts and accessories at: https://www.hacncrap.com/ Amazon Parts Lists: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Heltec T096 Board (includes two 1.25mm JST connectors) https://amzn.to/3RwTRza Alfa 915Mhz Outdoor Antenna https://amzn.to/3SYelBq 4" N-Type Bulkhead/Pigtail - For Wall, Pole, or Ground Mount https://amzn.to/4wFQTqT 6" N-Type Bulkhead/Pigtail - For Window Mount https://amzn.to/4bFBazY Pipe Clamps (If Needed For Pole/Rail Mount) https://amzn.to/44MyBIV More Parts: Suction Cups (If Needed for Window Mount) https://tinyurl.com/4dnzepzt

Part 2 - Meshtastic/Meshcore Harbor Breeze Solar Node - Heltec T096 Build - Final Assembly

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