Meshtastic Enclosure for RAK19007 and N-Type or SMA Antenna by DeMeshe Node

DeMeshe Node

Hobby & DIY>Electronics

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A1 mini

P1S

P1P

X1 Carbon

X1E

0.2mm layer, 6 walls, 25% infill

Designer

4.8 h

2 plates

5.0(2)

SMA Connector Space [rather than the pictured N-Type]

Designer

4.8 h

2 plates

4.5(2)

Open in Bambu Studio

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Description

Enclosure with clip for Meshtastic RAK 19007 board, learn more about the awesome opensource meshtasic project here: https://meshtastic.org and start your own offgrid comms journey and join the Mesh!

https://amzn.eu/d/64cUhsa battery (this battery needs positive negative lead switch!!) make sure the positive terminal connects to the positive side of the batter connector on the board - or you'll ruin your board. 2300mha battery - any parger won't fit!

https://amzn.eu/d/aRuydVV ipex to N-Type cable tp connect the antenna to your board. Never power on your LORA board without an antenna connected!

https://amzn.eu/d/014Voin Antenna used in example images - but any male N-type antenna will connect

also required are 4 x M3 x 5mm cap head bolts - can be found in kits like this: https://amzn.eu/d/cPpBET0

*Amended actual file to ensure no trademark infringement - logo is now ‘M Powered’ - Also included a plain case in the print profile if you don't want to have any logo - or you need space to add your own text to the print.

Comment & Rating (17)

@user_561070198

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I tried to add just a couple of mm extra height to accommodate a bigger battery I found, but it's not easy with just the STL file to play with. I did manage to add a couple of recessed holes in the lid so that I could attach a couple of magnets, allowing me to use it as a leave-behind hidden node. Although I think my colour choice works against the 'hidden' aspect!

The designer has replied

@DeMeshe_Node

The download files (don’t export from the 3mf) should be STEP files (bambu still says ‘download STL’ but they are STEP files once downloaded) - so should work for editing in any parametric software? the magnets look like a good idea! DM me your email if you’re still having trouble, and I’ll send you a link to another STEP version

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@user_561070198

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Replying to @DeMeshe_Node :

Ah, thanks, I hadn't twigged that the STL downloads were actually STEP files! That makes life a lot easier!

@user_107840133

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Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 6 walls, 25% infill

Amazing compact print. Added a magnet to the back and can easily slap it up somewhere really quick. Like the description mentions, it will not fit a larger battery. I attempted a MakerFocus 3000mah and it was very close.

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The designer has replied

@DeMeshe_Node

love this! thank you so much for sharing the pics! it looks great! I had one of these fall from 10m fibreglass extending pole the other day and survive (wasn’t the intended use case)

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@SAR41

Print Profile

SMA Connector Space [rather than the pictured N-Type]

Enclosure printed perfectly the belt clip came out a little bit wonky

The designer has replied

@DeMeshe_Node

thanks for the feedback, the enclosure looks good! You could try adding a brim in the slicer when reprinting the clip?

@SAR41

I managed to squeeze in a 3500mah in to this case. After a week it was down to 40%! I tried to mount the RAK buzzer module but not enough clearance under the board in this case as is. This the smallest longest lasting node I have.

The designer has replied

@DeMeshe_Node

brilliant, glad it’s working well for you!

@user_561070198

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Please can you provide a link to the 3500mAh battery that you found that fits. Thank you!

@DeMeshe_Node

if you want the step file for the SMA case, let me know

The designer has replied

@kristopher.garn

I would like the step files if possible. I want to see about adding a screen to the front. The 0.96" and the 1.3" screens

@DeMeshe_Node

Replying to @kristopher.garn :

I've added these to the down load section - so they available to download - space is very tight inside the model, so you might need to extend the lid to accommodate them. If you get it to work, I'd love to see what you did!

@DeMeshe_Node

Replying to @kristopher.garn :

Click the 'RAW Model Files' button on the page, to access the downloadable STEP files

@user_561070198

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A bit of an update that people might find useful: This 3,000mAh battery fits: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08V11Z88Q But ONLY if you use a short-tail N-connector. The first one I tried didn't work - it was too long/stiff and lifted the battery up so that it fouled the lid - but this one is fine: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185501981058 The batteries come with the wrong JST connector, so some minor surgery is required.