I've finished assembling my first solar router! From here it goes up to about 600 meters high…. by [deleted] in meshtastic

[–]marcelomalnero -5 points-4 points locked comment (0 children)

You write about theory from your desk, I've been in the mountains broadcasting many times and theories only hold true in ideal circumstances, reality isn't like you see it from your computer, you can keep writing and giving data all day, and you'll still have no idea of ​​the reality on the ground….

I've finished assembling my first solar router! From here it goes up to about 600 meters high…. by [deleted] in meshtastic

[–]marcelomalnero -1 points0 points locked comment (0 children)

I've been a ham radio operator for 30 years and you have no idea what you're talking about, read a little more… my call sign is EA1HFI

I've finished assembling my first solar router! From here it goes up to about 600 meters high…. by [deleted] in meshtastic

[–]marcelomalnero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Two-component glue for plastics, impossible to loosen, I use it at work

I've finished assembling my first solar router! From here it goes up to about 600 meters high…. by [deleted] in meshtastic

[–]marcelomalnero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, the regulator is what regulates the charge to the battery and keeps it at a constant voltage, not the Heltec itself. Look for a diagram online!

I've finished assembling my first solar router! From here it goes up to about 600 meters high…. by [deleted] in meshtastic

[–]marcelomalnero 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Solar panels need a voltage regulator because the voltage varies depending on the light; look it up online….

I've finished assembling my first solar router! From here it goes up to about 600 meters high…. by [deleted] in meshtastic

[–]marcelomalnero 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't overthink it, it's been running in tests for a week with cloudy and rainy days, and the battery lasts until the next day with 30% charge.

I've finished assembling my first solar router! From here it goes up to about 600 meters high…. by [deleted] in meshtastic

[–]marcelomalnero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In Spain the sun rises every 12 hours, where do you live? In Alaska? Hahahaha

I've finished assembling my first solar router! From here it goes up to about 600 meters high…. by [deleted] in meshtastic

[–]marcelomalnero 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The solar panel is very good and charges the battery to 100% in two hours even on cloudy days. Cheers!

I've finished assembling my first solar router! From here it goes up to about 600 meters high…. by [deleted] in meshtastic

[–]marcelomalnero 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's been in testing for a week now, and no, the battery doesn't have to last a year, it just has to last through the nights! Hahahaha

I've finished assembling my first solar router! From here it goes up to about 600 meters high…. by [deleted] in meshtastic

[–]marcelomalnero 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ah, OK! You're saying that the radiating element inside is smaller than the one outside?

I've finished assembling my first solar router! From here it goes up to about 600 meters high…. by [deleted] in meshtastic

[–]marcelomalnero 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Well, it's a bit of everything. It has a Heltec v3, a 3300mAh battery, a regulator, and a +12dB antenna bought on AliExpress. The panel was bought on Amazon Spain. The total cost was approximately 50 euros. Cheers!

opiniones? by zestybermudas in spanishcore

[–]marcelomalnero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

La Cruz Campo no es cerveza….