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projects:amateur_radio:meshtastic:getting_started [2024/05/08 04:09] – ↷ Links adapted because of a move operation Andrew Yongprojects:amateur_radio:meshtastic:getting_started [2024/06/20 18:05] (current) – [Python CLI Quickstart] don't enable mqtt while configuring lora Andrew Yong
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     * For mobile nodes that have battery connectors and onboard lithium-ion chargers     * For mobile nodes that have battery connectors and onboard lithium-ion chargers
     * For battery backup of stationary nodes     * For battery backup of stationary nodes
-    * E.g. flat-top 18650 lithium cells for LILYGO T-Beam boards +    * [[projects:amateur_radio:buyers_guide#batteries|Buyer's GuideBatteries]]
-      * [[https://shopee.sg/free-battery-holder-18650-3400mAh-Panasonic-Rechargeable-Battery-Flat-Top-3400-mah-NCR18650B-NCR-18650B-NICKEL-SHEET-i.955665904.22068871131|Panasonic NCR18650B on Shopee]] +
-      * [[https://shopee.sg/Sanyo-18650-Lithium-Ion-Rechargeable-Battery-3500mAh-NCR18650GA-10A-Battery-Li-ion-High-Drain-Battery-Flat-TOP-i.140266.1175636840|Panasonic NCR18650GA on Shopee]] +
-      * [[https://shopee.sg/Sony-VTC6-18650-Li-ion-Rechargeable-Battery-(Protected-Button-Top-Unprotected-Flat-Top-Unprotected-Button-Top)-i.71523751.3332574918|Sony VTC6 on Shopee]] +
-      * [[https://shopee.sg/%F0%9F%87%B8%F0%9F%87%AC%F0%9F%A5%87-Original-INR18650-35E-25R-3500-2500-mAh-18650-battery-3.7V-Rechargeable-Lithium-Ion-Battery-Flat-Top-i.332522684.11862401234|Samsung 25R/35E on Shopee]] +
-      * [[https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=675937477500|Panasonic NCR18650GA on Tmall]] ("平头" = flat top) +
-    * E.g. JST connector prismatic LiPo cells for most other boards +
-      * [[https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=528235852444|Various shapes of prismatic LiPo cells on Taobao]] - seller will crimp 1.25, 2.0 and 2.54 mm pitch connectors for free on request+
   * **Solar power** for hard-to-access nodes   * **Solar power** for hard-to-access nodes
 +    * Bypass the DC-DC buck-boost connector on the USB-A end of the cable if using a LoRa board with built-in battery/solar charging IC to avoid the extra conversion loss
 +    * [[projects:amateur_radio:buyers_guide#solar_power|Buyer's Guide: Solar Power]]
   * **IP-rated enclosure** for outdoor nodes   * **IP-rated enclosure** for outdoor nodes
  
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 Meshtastic devices are primarily development boards, thus being bare PCBs; many also use U.FL/IPEX connections for their LoRa antenna, which are extremely fragile. For your Meshtastic device to leave your desk, you are likely to want an enclosure. Meshtastic devices are primarily development boards, thus being bare PCBs; many also use U.FL/IPEX connections for their LoRa antenna, which are extremely fragile. For your Meshtastic device to leave your desk, you are likely to want an enclosure.
  
-Have a look at [[..:meshtastic_device_enclosures]] for some ideas and recommendations.+Have a look at [[.device_enclosures:start]] for some ideas and recommendations.
 ===== Python CLI Quickstart ===== ===== Python CLI Quickstart =====
  
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 # Set channel and tx power (don't configure it at the same time as changing regions) # Set channel and tx power (don't configure it at the same time as changing regions)
-meshtastic --set lora.channel_num 4 --set lora.tx_power 0 --set mqtt.enabled true && sleep 15+meshtastic --set lora.channel_num 4 --set lora.tx_power 0 && sleep 15
  
  
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