NiceRa-Solar Build BOM List provided by Signals Rising
Solar Node node based on the NiceRa design — a small form-factor board using an NRF52 (Pro-Micro) micro-controller and an SX1262 radio module. These nodes are ideal for deployment in areas with limited infrastructure — for emergency communications, community networks, or off-grid connectivity.
- CN3791 6V regulator
- https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807169064245.html
- Amazon.com-equivalent: https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Charging-Controller-Lithium-Material/dp/B0CYX6RZH3/
- 18650 parallel battery holders
- https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801768847464.html
- Amazon.com-equivalent: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3M6BYQT
- 5.5V solar panels
- https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/AK-Manufacturer-Small-Size-Mini-PET_1601499045380.html
- Amazon.com-equivalent: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B51HZ9D9
- 915 MHz fiberglass type N antennas with ipex adapters
- https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/915mhz-25CM-fiberglassantenna-with-N-female_1601114869277.html
- Amazon.com-equivalent: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08H8J6ZV6
- IP65 enclosures of size matching solar panels
- https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Electric-Power-Contactor-Boxes-Casing-Customized_1601287594824.html
- Amazon.com-equivalent: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DX75JBLM
- NRF52840 MCU
- https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807958420169.html
- Amazon.com-equivalent: https://www.amazon.com/Teyleten-Robot-Development-Bluetooth-Management/dp/B0CYLNZ6V4/
- DIY custom pcb design
- https://github.com/NomDeTom/NiceRa
- Heltec HT-RA62 915 MHz
- https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808064524476.html
Signals Rising provides education and support to the public around radio and other communication technologies. We also provide funding for projects to facilitate growth of the amateur radio community. Signals Rising provides funding and educational resources to under-served individuals and communities to receive radio licensing and equipment. We also sponsor research projects to expand the field of amateur radio communication. All solar nodes built will be distributed to the many communities that have put in requests for assistance in setting up meshtastic systems in their regions.