Meshtastic Faketec solar powered GPS car tracker node
by LWC · via Printables
| Format | STL |
| Category | Electronics |
| License | CC BY-NC-SA |
| Triangles | 5.6k |
| Uploaded | Nov 23, 2025 |
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UPFRONT! I created a Discord channel for my Thermal vision builds but will add a #meshtastic channel there as well in case you have questions or problems. Please remain to the meshtastic channel for all sort of questions as all the other channels are ONLY for my thermal builds! https://discord.gg/Ce9BJ2DK3j _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank to Blackout concept for this amazing design! Parts List: FakeTec DIY Meshtastic Node: gargomoma/fakeTec_pcb: A low-cost nrf52 device. Self tapping screws: M3 x 8mm https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005008658505044.html Magnets: Gvolatee 6 Stück Neodym Magnete Extra Stark Haltekraft 25 KG Kraft 32 X 5 mm, Multifunktions Senkkopf Rundmagne Topfmagnet mit Schrauben für Badezimmer, Küchen Kühlschrank, Büros, Lager, Garage : Amazon.de: Bürobedarf & Schreibwaren Lora Antenna: Nb-iot /LORA Soft Antenne UAV-Funkmodul Abbildungübertragung Datenübertragung 840-868-915-923-902-928 MHz Antenne SMA-Stecker - AliExpress 509 IPEX to SMA: 2x 1.13IPXK-SMAK 8 CM IPX 1.13 Cable SMA Female Connector to UFL/U.FL/IPX/ Low Loss Cable IPX to (RP)SMA Pigtail WiFi Antenna Extension Cable - AliExpress Solar Panel: Min of 2 pieces. Link leads to the 20pieces pack I got, but you can find smaller amounts as well or any other solar panel with the same measurement. 1W 5V Solarzelle Solarmodul Monokristallines PET-Solarpanel DIY Solarladegerät Bildungskits 107*61MM 20 teile/los - AliExpress 44 GPS antenna: HA-302 RTK GNSS Antenna High Precision Helix Positioning UAV Unmanned Vehicle Ship GPS L1 L2 L5 GLONASS Beidou Galileo SMA Waterproof - AliExpress 509 GPS Module: Single Module GPS+BDS Beidou dual-mode module, flight control satellite positioning navigator, ATGM336H replacement, for NEO-M8N - AliExpress 502 2x M4x 25mm countersunk screw + spring washer+ nut 1x M4x10mm countrsunk screw +spring washer+nut OPTIONAL: Solar charger for more effective charging even in low light conditions. Mppt Solar Charge Controller 1a 4.2v 3.7v 18650 Lipo Li-ion Lithium Battery Charger Module Sd05crma Solar Panel Battery Charging - Integrated Circuits - AliExpress Additional stuff you need: Wires, battery ( whatever you can fit) , epoxy to seal and fixate the inside of the antenna SMA outlets. silicone, Some sort of protective thin layer for the magnets so it doesn't scratch your cars paint. Solar panel gets directly connected to the Pro micro s Battery + and - on a Faketec Rev.B board in case your not going to use the solar charger.
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