The $180 Meshtastic Solar Node Build Guide 2025

Looking to build your own reliable, off-grid Meshtastic solar node? In this video, I walk you through the exact parts, tools, and steps to assemble one of the most popular node configurations out there. Over 50 of these have been built and sold across the U.S.—used in the cold and the heat.

But please be careful, this is not industrial grade equipment, your expectations must be realistic.

This isn’t the cheapest Meshtastic node—but it’s durable, solar-powered, and in my opinion most importantly, it has a redundant battery.

⏱️ Video Chapters:

00:00 – Intro
01:10 – Parts List
03:21 – Build Guide
05:51 – Flashing the Firmware
09:20 – Battery Configuration
10:40 – Solar Panel Overview
11:12 – Outro

🧱 Meshtastic Node Parts List:

• Enclosure – https://amzn.to/40JOa2l
• Antenna- https://amzn.to/4mWaVbT
• RAK WisBlock (Meshtastic) – https://amzn.to/3H6gCEW
• 6,000mAh Li-ion Battery – https://amzn.to/40HTG5D
• Flat Solar Panel – https://amzn.to/45sENqo
• Antenna Connector – https://amzn.to/4lSVtxf
• USB-C Cable – https://amzn.to/45qqPVX
• Antenna Tape #1 – https://amzn.to/4mfsALd
• Antenna Tape #2 – https://amzn.to/4od2FWk
• PD Trigger – https://amzn.to/3H13zog
• Plastic Grommet – https://amzn.to/44So7bF
• Heat Shrink Tubing – https://amzn.to/46tY0cj
• 3D-Printed Node Cage – https://tinyurl.com/5dw6j37v
• FREE 3D Print Files – https://drive.google.com/drive/folder...

🧰 Tools You’ll Need:

• Step Drill Bit – https://amzn.to/4l77X39
• Budget Wire Strippers – https://amzn.to/4l6QqYG
• Favorite Wire Strippers – https://amzn.to/4782vtb
• Basic Soldering Kit – https://amzn.to/3U6hWun

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