ChatterBox Solar Node Specs

The solar nodes we configure are based on the Lilygo T-Beam Supreme and the Rak Unify IP67 Enclosure. We also include a rechargeable battery, and an SD card, as required by the ChatterBox firmware. Specs for the device are shown below.

These nodes are designed to run in a sunny location with no power connected. The node is powered by a 10,000 mAh 3.7v LiPo battery, which has plenty of room to store power from sunny days.

You can also charge/power the node via an included USB-micro cable, whenever you need to (or leave it connected all the time).

You can remotely enable/disable GNSS on these nodes, which will allow you to get better battery life if the node is stationary or if you don’t need location for it.

If the battery charge level drops below 20%, GNSS will automatically become temporarily disabled. It will be re-enabled after the charge level reaches above 50%.

The node stays powered on all the time as long as there is at least a 10% charge level on the battery. Below that, the node will remain in ultra-low-power standby (radio off) until the charge is above 10%, at which time it should fully boot.

  • Can be used as a fixed base station or mobile base station

  • Requires no power connection, provided enough sunlight

  • Allows charging via included cable as well

  • Mountable to a pole or mast, up to 1 1/2” OD (pole/mast NOT included)

  • Includes 5.8 dBi Omni Fiberglass Antenna + 3 meters RG58 cable, mountable to same pole/mast

  • RP-SMA connector allows you to easily try other antennas

  • Integrated GPS for location sharing

  • Integrated realtime clock

  • SD card included for encrypted storage (32 GB)

  • 10,000 mA LiPo battery

  • Upgradeable firmware

  • SX1262 915 mHz LoRa transceiver