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Atlavox Beacon Solar Meshtastic Node
Atlavox Beacon Solar Meshtastic Node
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The Atlavox Beacon is a solar-powered Meshtastic node that can increase the coverage and reliability of your Meshtastic network. This all-in-one unit combines the solar panel, enclosure, and antenna mounting rail into an integrated frame system that offers multiple mounting options.
- RAK WisBlock Included and preinstalled 915MHz (United States & Canada) RAK19007 WisBlock Meshtastic™ Radio. A reliable Meshtastic radio for solar node deployment.
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5,000mAh Lithium Polymer Battery with integrated battery protection circuit
- Overcharge voltage: 4.28V
- Overdischarge voltage: 3.0V
- Overcurrent: 2000mA
- Short Circuit protection
- Over-Temperature protection
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Mounting Options give you plenty of flexibility on where you can install the Atlavox Beacon. (Mounting Hardware sold separately.) They include:
- Vertical pole/mast/tower mount U-Bolt slots (Up to 5/16" U-Bolts)
- Horizontal pole/railing mount U-Bolt slots (Up to 5/16" U-Bolts)
- Unistrut mount with slots or bolt holes
- Tree/column/post mount with 1" webbing strap slots
- Large tree mount with 3" ratchet strap
- Wall mount with (4) 1/4" holes for bolts
- Wall mount with (4) 3/16" holes for screws
- Vehicle mount with magnet mounts (not included)
- Roof mount under shingle
- Screw/nail mount using tear drop hole
- Table top rest with adjustable solar angle
- Tamper/Anti-theft holes allow you to padlock or cable lock the Beacon in either the opened or closed position.
- Antenna Rail with 270° of adjustment keeps your antennas vertical in a wide variety of mounting positions. The rail is laser cut with (1) N-type bulkhead cutout and (2) SMA bulkhead cutouts, giving you a variety of options for mounting different antennas for LoRa, BLE, GPS, or other custom sensor systems. Antenna Rail can be mounted on either top or bottom edge of solar panel frame, for even more flexibility and configuration. (Antennas over 12" are recommended to be mounted separately.)
- 5V, 5W ETFE Solar Panel connects to the WisBlock and uses the WisBlock's onboard charging circuit to charge the battery. The solar panel can pivot 180° from the mounting plate, enabling you to position the panel exactly where you need it to achieve optimal solar exposure.
- Aluminum, Powder Coated Frame is laser cut and manufactured in Ohio, and powder coated in Rhode Island. Intended for extended outdoor deployment, the frame with never rust and will provide years of durability in the elements. Collapse down for transport/storage. 180° adjustment on solar panel and 270° adjustment on Antenna Rail.
- Aluminum Enclosure is IP67 rated, custom made in China. It includes a USB port, power switch, LED indicators, two SMA antenna connectors, a cable gland for the solar power cable input, and a pressure equalization vent.
- Thermal separation between enclosure and frame to prevent overheating and provide space for insulation.
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Measurements
- Weight 2lbs 6oz (1kg)
- Frame Height 10 1/8"
- Frame Width 5 1/2" (6 1/4" w/Thumb Screws)
- Frame Thickness 4"
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Hey folks,
Just wanted to drop a quick review about the Atlavox Beacon — I picked one up recently and I'm seriously impressed. If you're looking for a professional, well-built node that's ready to go out of the box, this thing nails it.
It’s based on the RAK WisBlock platform, which means it's modular, reliable, and easy to expand. The default build includes a 5000mAh battery and a weather-resistant enclosure, and you can customize it with add-ons like a GPS module and OLED screen depending on your use case. You also get to pick your antenna connector (SMA or Type-N), which is awesome for flexibility with existing gear.
🧲 Added magnets to the bottom of mine so I can easily slap it onto metal surfaces (toolboxes, vehicles, etc.) for quick relay deployment.
It’s probably the most polished and configurable prebuilt Meshtastic solar nodes I've used. Way better than cobbling together loose dev boards if you're looking for something field-ready or production-level.
Quality. Priced reasonably. Suggestion for next version, put all the case entry points at the bottom of the case to help prevent water intrusion.
Feels and looks rock solid. The battery life is amazing, I got this node 14 days ago and the battery life has yet to go below 80 percent even on cloudy days.
Built like a tank and works perfectly! Packaging was excellent and the instructions were easy to follow. Only hiccup for me was the n-type cut out in the antenna rail had some powder coat in it that i had to sand slightly to get the n-type connector to fit. I would absolutely order from Atlavox again if I need another solar node!
I get very good coverage with the Atlavox Beacon. It was easy to setup. The mounting options make it perfectly usable almost anywhere. It survived heavy rain and never dipped below 86% battery overnight. It would cost me more time and money to build something that has most (but not all) of the Atlavox Beacon features and creature comforts.