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Waterproof Outdoor IP67 Junction Box (7.9"x3.9"x2.8") with Mounting Plate, Hinged Grey Cover and Wall Brackets - Weatherproof ABS Plastic Electrical Enclosure for DIY Projects (200x100x70mm)
My top pick for solar nodes is the RAKWireless Wisblock
A good battery size to start with is a 3000 mAh Lithium Polymer battery. Be sure to select one with JST Type PH 2.0 Plug. Warning always check the polarity prior to connecting the battery.
Alfa Antennas make great antennas and this model has served me well in multiple builds.
If your build needs a directional antenna, Alfa makes an excellent 12 dBi yagi.
Type N bulkhead connector needed for attaching your Alfa antenna.
RAK is now offering a 1 Watt board that would be great for a infrastructure Node. Coming Soon: WisMesh 1W Booster Starter Kit- with nRF52840, SX1262, and SKY66122 PA for extended Meshtastic range
The Soshine Solar Panel 6W USB Solar Panel 5V USB-C Solar Charger with 360° Bracket
Other option from Soshine, USB Solar Panel, Type-C Solar Panel Charger 5v 6w
2PCS 10 * 2 Inches Sign Post Bracket with Adjustable Clamp Fit for 2-8 Inches Diameter Poles.
Dustproof Waterproof IP68 Breather Screw Air Vent – M12x1.5 Pressure Reducing Valve
3S 12V 10A 18650 Lithium Battery Protection Board BMS Li-ion Charger Protection Module
TP4056 Type-C USB Charging Module 5V 1A 18650 Lithium Battery Charging Board Power Charger Board with Protection
Sanyo NCR18650GA 3300mAh/3450mAh 10A Battery
If you are using multiple 18650 batteries you want wire them in parallel.
18650 Battery Case Holder, 3 Slots (3S) x 3.7V DIY Battery Storage Box, in Parallel
Desiccant Packs can help with moisture adsorption
Alternate solar panel. The Soshine panels are out of stock.
TYPE C Threaded Snap FPC Waterproof Plug IP67 IP68 Data Connector USB3.1 Interface C-Type Male Female Plug Socket
Universal Adjustable Mounting Pole, Steel J-Mount for Attic Outdoor Roof Wall Installation, Weatherproof Mast Pole, Mounting Bracket and Hardware Included (Diameter 1 1/4", Length 16 1/2", White)
Rokland RokTape- Waterproof Tape for Helium or WiFi Antennas & Coaxial Cables 1 Roll 15 ft. - Self Fusing Silicone

COAX Connector Types

3 ft. Antenna extension coaxial cable RP-SMA male to N-male RFC-400 low loss
8 in. Antenna extension coaxial cable RP-SMA male to N-Male RG316. Well suited for the RAK Wireless Solar Enclosures.
SMA Male to N-MALE antenna extension coaxial cable 240/400 grade (choose length 6' 10' 15' 25' 50')
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