2026-08-06 13:59 UTC
-> 🏅 it seems like the quality of the solar cell, its durability, etc. is one key variable here... from 3 Euros to 15 for something claiming to be 5W to something that seems to reliably deliver that, covered by sealed hardened glass... (very rough 1st tests here)
...many tests needed... I would appreciate data on this, esp. power usage under great/constant load RX/TX, compared for various boards.
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@jz@piaille.fr 2026-08-06 14:00
❤️🔥 My rewarding path of experimentation so far has been: 1/ making a simple lora _rnode_ (terminology can be confusing... it is all new...). one _interface_ added to a _reticulum instance_ (in some cases without even restarting the instance), on a computer laptop mobile, etc. = to add lora connectivity to a system connecting to the reticulum network (your node!).... can connect through bluetooth (nrf52, cheap, like the XIAO+WIO, the RAK4631) and/or wifi (ESP32 like HeltecV4, many Lilygo, RAK, etc.) or just USB (any of the previous ones.. can get dirt cheap if USB-only...) in simple DIY case or 3D printed. -> 15-30-40 Euros 7/9