Beta Meshtastic RAK 19007 duel 18650 no tools weather resistant enclosure - Beta

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Beta Meshtastic RAK 19007 duel 18650 no tools weather resistant enclosure - Beta

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This is a V2 of the beta model - so use at your own risk, of a weather resistant mesh node enclosure for RAK 19007 and duel 18650 batteries. Use an N-Type to ipex antenna connecter with an N-Type antenna - works great with the RAK Meshtastic Starter Kit. You must use self amalgamating tape around the antenna base, and where it joins to the case, and may need to use a flat head screwdriver to get it to take to the seal lip.  Solar passthrough models available as well, with a TPU plug if you print the solar model but don't need it yet. TPU gasket to be added to the chassis (lid) - case works fine without, but not necessarily as water resistant. Learn more about meshtastic here: https://meshtastic.org - there are different print plates/models, for both  868mhz and one for 915Mhz labeling each with or without solar pass through. There is a designed space for GPS module, but this hasn't been fully tested (likely case is too think to work properly) - and the batter drain defeats the purpose of this build. As long as good bridging capability, this can be printed without supports, there are two removeable supports desiged into the chassis model to save on slicers wasting fillament. Constructive feedback actively encouraged in the comments below - Step files also available for down load for personal use modification. Documentation to follow - but should be fairly self explainatory.

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This case is awesome! One of my new favs. Comapct and well thought out.
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Amazon 😃glad it’s worked out for you!! the pic looks awesome!! thanks for sharing!
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I really like the built-in supports, and overall design. I'm not clear about getting batteries wired up, though. It doesn't seem very drop-in friendly. I wish the mount plate area could also have a slot for a velcro strap running perpendicular to the cord holes.
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thanks - I use conductive adhesive copper tape, to attached a cable to the batteries- you’re right it doesn’t work well with ‘drop-in’ - thanks for the feedback on that, I do have something in design to address it!
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Replying to @DeMeshe_Node :
Thanks. I've since used the copper tape, because I just want to get it working. Now I want to use it for everything. BTW, I got the BLE and GPS in there.
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Replying to @nealzebub :
awesome! thanks for the photos!! I’ve been meaning to buy a soldering iron for ages… this trick has delayed it by another 6 months so far!
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Great work. I assume that to charge the board you'd have to unscrew and fully expose the board? Any plans for a not-so-water-tight build to expose the USB-C port at the bottom of the case? My use case doesn't necessarily need water resistance but I like the design.
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The goal of this design was to minimise the openings to keep it as weather sealed as possible - 2 x 18650's at 3500mah is good for 15-20 days in my experience before a recharge - if you're looking for a chargeable version with charge port, check out the single 18650 Crayon version here https://makerworld.com/en/models/242770#profileId-258986 which has another screw cap on the bottom to access the usb-c port.
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Replying to @DeMeshe_Node :
there is an improved solar port version of the duel 18650 in works, that would allow (with a custom cable - easy to make/diy) charging without removing anything to open the case - but adds a 15mm projection off the lid/chassis cap. If this is of interest, I'll push a beta-beta version out.
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to answer your first question - yes, to charge, the outer case needs to be removed!
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Unfortunately, I've had 2 failures with the inner section due to the inbuilt supports failing (they only make small contact with the bed it seems). Any chance of a version without this so we can use our own support settings? Thanks
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are you opening in Bambu studio or another slicer - if you go to ‘object’ level settings you should be able to delete them
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alternatively try adding a brim
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also - this sort of ‘fail’ doesn’t mean the entire print will fail, I’ve left this to keep going and it’s fine - you can trust the Bambu printers to figure it out
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Love the design! You mention step files in the description, but I can't seem to locate them. Any chance you could upload them or email them to me? I'd like to modify the case for another node board. Thanks Ric (NM.Patriot on the Meshtastic Discord)
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Hi - I think that's a change in Makerworld - if you go to download the stl, the files available should still be the STEPs
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Love these cases, thank you. They work perfectly. The removable support was a brilliant idea. Love how they are small and compact + water resistant. These are exactly the cases I have been looking for.
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great, thank you for the feedback!
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What other parts do I need for this in order to use the batteries? aka.. What size contact plates is the battery holder sized for? Printing out one now. :)
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I used conductive adhesive copper foil tape (super lazy), and the RAK jst battery connector - Kraftex Copper Tape [1/4 Inch x... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01CH4LYZ6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
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Definitely my favorite enclosure so far! I have been printing and testing most of the meshtastic enclosures for the 19007 and this one is great! It is nice to have a single piece of gear to worry about mounting to a pole instead of mounting a boxy enclosure and antenna separately. I hope the creator decides to make a mod for flat battery packs! Until then, I will have to start learning how to edit these which is always good to know how to do.
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