Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Today's video will show you the process of putting together the new solar enclosure from RAK Wireless for use with Meshtastic including flashing the Meshtastic firmware to the WisBlock and setting up the Meshtastic app to get communicating!
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discord.gg/XGhftQw9Mt
New and ready to go alternative is available with the WisMesh Repeater at the link below
store.rokland.com/products/wismesh-repeater-mini-reliable-coverage-expansion-for-smart-networks?ref=tc2
If you prefer to put everything together, all of the links for that are below:
๐ฅPARTS LIST [FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA!!]๐ฅ
Enclosure:
store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-solar-unify-enclosure-ip67-150x100x45mm-pre-mounted-m8-5-pin-rp-sma-connector-pid-910421?ref=tc2
WisBlock Meshtastic Starter Kit:
store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit?ref=tc2
Battery Option 1 (3000mAh):
store.rokland.com/products/makerfocus-flat-3-7v-3000mah-rechargeable-lithium-polymer-11-1wh-battery-with-jst-type-ph-2-0-plug?ref=tc2
Battery Option 2 (2000mAh):
store.rokland.com/products/pkcell-flat-3-7v-2000mah-rechargeable-lithium-polymer-803860-battery-with-jst-type-ph-2-0-plug?ref=tc2
Antenna:
store.rokland.com/products/5-8-dbi-n-male-omni-outdoor-915-mhz-antenna-large-profile-32-height-for-helium-rak-miner-2-nebra-indoor-bobcat?ref=tc2
Antenna Cable:
store.rokland.com/products/3-ft-antenna-extension-coaxial-cable-rp-sma-male-to-n-female-rfc-400-low-loss?ref=tc2
Pole mount (if mounting to pole)
store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-unify-pole-mounting-vertical-kit-type-a-910247?ref=tc2
Wall mount (if mounting to a wall)
store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-unify-wall-mounting-kit-type-d-cool-grey-pid-910249?ref=tc2
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Today's video will show you the process of putting together the new solar enclosure from RAK Wireless for use with Meshtastic including flashing the Meshtastic firmware to the WisBlock and setting up the Meshtastic app to get communicating!
๐ฃ๏ธ Join in on the conversation on Discord!
discord.gg/XGhftQw9Mt
New and ready to go alternative is available with the WisMesh Repeater at the link below
store.rokland.com/products/wismesh-repeater-mini-reliable-coverage-expansion-for-smart-networks?ref=tc2
If you prefer to put everything together, all of the links for that are below:
๐ฅPARTS LIST [FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA!!]๐ฅ
Enclosure:
store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-solar-unify-enclosure-ip67-150x100x45mm-pre-mounted-m8-5-pin-rp-sma-connector-pid-910421?ref=tc2
WisBlock Meshtastic Starter Kit:
store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit?ref=tc2
Battery Option 1 (3000mAh):
store.rokland.com/products/makerfocus-flat-3-7v-3000mah-rechargeable-lithium-polymer-11-1wh-battery-with-jst-type-ph-2-0-plug?ref=tc2
Battery Option 2 (2000mAh):
store.rokland.com/products/pkcell-flat-3-7v-2000mah-rechargeable-lithium-polymer-803860-battery-with-jst-type-ph-2-0-plug?ref=tc2
Antenna:
store.rokland.com/products/5-8-dbi-n-male-omni-outdoor-915-mhz-antenna-large-profile-32-height-for-helium-rak-miner-2-nebra-indoor-bobcat?ref=tc2
Antenna Cable:
store.rokland.com/products/3-ft-antenna-extension-coaxial-cable-rp-sma-male-to-n-female-rfc-400-low-loss?ref=tc2
Pole mount (if mounting to pole)
store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-unify-pole-mounting-vertical-kit-type-a-910247?ref=tc2
Wall mount (if mounting to a wall)
store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-unify-wall-mounting-kit-type-d-cool-grey-pid-910249?ref=tc2
---------------------------------
Looking for Meshtastic Gear?
store.rokland.com/pages/meshtastic-hardware-rak-lilygo?ref=tc2
#Meshtastic #TheCommsChannel
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Full Disclaimer: Please be sure to review our full disclaimer before watching or reading content from The Comms Channel - thecommschannel.com/disclaimer
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CB Radio
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Marine
Scanners
Shortwave
Communications Receivers
LoRa
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**Instructions Link**
https://www.thecommschannel.com/sigint/flighttracking/changing_sdr_serials/index.html
Compatible Hardware:
Raspberry Pi 3
Raspberry Pi 4
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
Raspberry Pi Zero W (with graphs disabled)
Raspberry Pi Locator:
https://rpilocator.com/
Amazon Links
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RadarBox 1090 FlightStick Bundle:
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RadarBox 978 UAT FlightStick:
https://amzn.to/44A27yL
RadarBox 978 UAT Antenna:
https://amzn.to/480oksX
Raspberry Pi 4 Official Power Supply:
https://amzn.to/45IQeYw
MicroSD Card
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![๐ถ PoE Meshtastic Repeater Build Video ๐ถ
Intro video for the PoE (Power over Ethernet) Meshtastic Build
**Note**
Things like Python CLI and potentially other things are not supported over the network. This is primarily for non-JSON MQTT
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Video showing connecting and configuring Meshtastic:
https://youtu.be/HzddKyepqxA?si=ZLgUuEzgIEiLV7JO&t=277
Please know, I may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the affiliate links below at no cost to you:
Optional items seen in the video
Signal Analyzer:
https://amzn.to/3I4UHej
Amcrest PoE Switch (Confirmed working):
[My model does not show up on Amazon and has been replaced with a newer model that has been reported to not work]
Standard Build Parts List
Meshtastic Starter Kit
https://store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit?ref=tc2
Alternative older model Meshtastic Starter Kit (If one above is out of stock)
https://store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-meshtastic-starter-kit-alternative-with-rak5005-o-base?ref=tc2
Small Antenna if mounting on top of enclosure:
https://store.rokland.com/products/alfa-aoa-915-5acm-5-dbi-omni-outdoor-915mhz-802-11ah-mini-antenna-for-lora-halow-application?ref=tc2
Alternative large antenna for mounting on pole:
https://store.rokland.com/products/9-dbi-low-profile-n-male-omni-outdoor-915-mhz-antenna-for-helium-sensecap-m1-bobcat-freedomfi-mntd?ref=tc2
IPEX to N Connector:
https://store.rokland.com/products/uflipex-ipx-mini-pci-to-n-female-bulkhead-pigtail-cable-extension-rg178?ref=tc2
[Alternatives if out of stock โก๏ธ Make sure to select a cable length greater than 3]
https://amzn.to/3vDM1bQ
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/rf-solutions/CBA-NF-UFL/5845756
IPEX to SMA (optional if preferred over N Connector):
https://amzn.to/48LSQqc โก๏ธ (Make sure to select a cable length greater than 3)
KMR240 Cable (Optional if using large antenna)
https://amzn.to/47HzGRf
Waterproof Enclosure: (Out Of stock - More coming soon)
**MAKE SURE ITS THE FOLLOWING SIZE**
(7.9 * 3.9 * 2.8(200ร100ร70mm))
If that size isnt available, theyre out of stock.
https://amzn.to/4b0LWiw
Antenna Mount:
https://amzn.to/3U8mTE6
PoE UPS:
https://amzn.to/3UsZldp
PoE Splitter:
https://amzn.to/49pTgCO
Ethernet Cable Gland
https://store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-ethernet-cable-gland-pigtail-sku-920069?ref=tc2
Alternative Ethernet Cable Gland (2 pack) (M20 CAT 6)
https://amzn.to/3HTiGgq
Ethernet Cable:
Get whatever length you need to reach
https://amzn.to/3UMYWm6
Networked Build Parts List
Meshtastic Starter Kit
https://store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit?ref=tc2
Alternative older model Meshtastic Starter Kit (If one above is out of stock)
https://store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-meshtastic-starter-kit-alternative-with-rak5005-o-base?ref=tc2
WisBlock Ethernet Module:
https://store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-wisblock-ethernet-module-rak13800-pid-100076?ref=tc2
RAK19018 PoE Module
https://store.rokland.com/products/poe-module-silvertel-ag9905mt-for-rak13800-rak19018-pid-100095?ref=tc2
Small Antenna if mounting on top of enclosure:
https://store.rokland.com/products/alfa-aoa-915-5acm-5-dbi-omni-outdoor-915mhz-802-11ah-mini-antenna-for-lora-halow-application?ref=tc2
Alternative large antenna for mounting on pole:
https://store.rokland.com/products/9-dbi-low-profile-n-male-omni-outdoor-915-mhz-antenna-for-helium-sensecap-m1-bobcat-freedomfi-mntd?ref=tc2
IPEX to N Connector:
https://store.rokland.com/products/uflipex-ipx-mini-pci-to-n-female-bulkhead-pigtail-cable-extension-rg178?ref=tc2
[Alternatives if out of stock โก๏ธ Make sure to select a cable length greater than 3]
https://amzn.to/3vDM1bQ
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/rf-solutions/CBA-NF-UFL/5845756
IPEX to SMA (optional if preferred over N Connector):
https://amzn.to/48LSQqc โก๏ธ (Make sure to select a cable length greater than 3)
KMR240 Cable (Optional if using large antenna)
https://amzn.to/47HzGRf
Waterproof Enclosure:
**MAKE SURE ITS THE FOLLOWING SIZE**
(7.9 * 3.9 * 2.8(200ร100ร70mm))
If that size isnt available, theyre out of stock.
https://amzn.to/4b0LWiw
Antenna Mount:
https://amzn.to/3U8mTE6
PoE Splitter:
https://amzn.to/49pTgCO
PoE Injector
https://store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-poe-injector-with-cord-sku-910076?ref=tc2
Alternative PoE Injector
https://amzn.to/42yK2BU
Ethernet Cable Gland
https://store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-ethernet-cable-gland-pigtail-sku-920069?ref=tc2
Alternative Ethernet Cable Gland (2 pack) (M20 CAT 6)
https://amzn.to/3HTiGgq
Ethernet Cable:
Get whatever length you need to reach
https://amzn.to/483FswE ๐ถ PoE Meshtastic Repeater Build Video ๐ถ](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yTbt20A5JdY/mqdefault.jpg)
