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--- projects:amateur_radio:meshtastic:getting_started [2024/05/31 12:42] – [Entering ESP32 Download Mode] Andrew Yong
+++ projects: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 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 Guide: Batteries]]
-      * [[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
-        * Direct shipping can't be used, only manual consolidation, due to lithium-ion battery restrictions
-      * [[http://amicus.com.sg/index.php?route=product/category&path=284_596|Amicus Engineering - Rechargeable Batteries]] - Singapore retail source if you urgently need batteries
   * **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
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 # 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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       - Insert power supply
       - Release BOOT after 2 seconds
-==== Presentations ====
-  * [[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PV_UgHcTS1IYVJ82xWGQdEqJKjogT0pdBDrYhlEO91A/edit|SARTS 2024-05-31]]

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