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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. 

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    Atlavox Beacon

    The Atlavox Beacon is a solar-powered, long-range mesh node designed for off-grid adventurers, emergency responders, and the prepared. Deploy it anywhere, from mountaintops to backyards, and create a redundant line of communication when phones and internet fail.

    Automatically routes messages between your handheld Meshtastic radios to build redundancy and resilience to your mesh. Communicate further with more reliability.

    ☀️ Solar-Powered & Self-Sustaining
    w/5,000mAh battery to power through stormy weeks

    📡 Long-Range Mesh Comms
    Extend coverage many miles

    🛡️ Rugged & Weatherproof
    IP67 rated, built for harsh conditions

    ⚙️ Flexible Mounting
    Deploy on poles, trees, vehicles, etc.

    Solar Powered

    Powered by the sun with 24/7 uptime. Oversized 5w solar panel and 5,000mAh LiPo battery power the super efficient RAK 19007 WisBlock radio. Less than an hour of sunlight per day is needed to keep the battery charged, with plenty of capacity to carry you through extended stormy days with no sun. For convenience, you can also charge the battery via the waterproof USB-C connector when not deployed.

    Long-Range Mesh Communication

    When installed strategically, high above the ground, the Beacon extends your Meshtastic network by miles, relaying messages over tough terrain where line of sight is difficult to maintain between mobile nodes alone.

    SPECIFICATIONS

    Powered by RAK WisBlock 

    Preinstalled, flashed with the latest Meshtastic stable firmware RAK19007 WisBlock with RAK4631 Core radio. A reliable and power-efficient Meshtastic radio for solar node deployment. Configurable for either 868-915MHz. 

    5,000mAh Lithium Polymer Battery

    Integrated battery protection circuit

    • Overcharge voltage: 4.28V
    • Overdischarge voltage: 3.0V
    • Overcurrent: 2000mA
    • Short Circuit protection
    • Over-Temperature protection

    Mounting Options

    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

    Security

    Mountiple lock holes allow you to padlock or cable lock the Beacon in either the opened or closed position. If wall mounted, locking it in the closed position prevents mounting bolts/screws from being accessed. Prevent the Beacon from being opened, or secure it around a tree, pole, or attach safety wire for peace of mind.

    Antenna Rail

    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, (2) SMA bulkhead cutouts on top, and one SMA cutout on each side of the rail, 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

    Charges the battery using the WisBlock's onboard charging circuit. 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

    Laser cut, bent, powder coated, and assembled in Rhode Island. Intended for extended outdoor deployment, the frame will never rust and will provide years of durability in the elements. Collapses down for transport/storage without removing antennas. 180° adjustment on solar panel and 270° adjustment on antenna rail. 

    Aluminum Enclosure

    IP67 rated, anodized, custom CNC holes, imported from custom manufacturer in China. It includes a USB-C 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

    Enclosure is suspended away from the solar panel to prevent overheating and provide space for optional insulation.

    Measurements

    • Weight 2lbs 6oz (1kg)
    • Frame Height 10 1/8"
    • Frame Width 5 1/2" (6 1/4" w/Thumb Screws)
    • Frame Thickness 4"

    Fully Configured

    • Flashed with the latest stable Meshtastic™ firmware immediately prior to shipping (not old firmware flashed months ago sitting on a shelf) Fully compatible with Meshcore and Reticulum, if you prefer to install custom firmware yourself.
    • Programmed with a custom private encrypted primary channel unique to your customer profile. This enables precise automated telemetry data.
    • Public channel moved to a secondary channel, so you can still talk on the public mesh if desired.
    • When you buy multiple radios from Atlavox, all radios in your order will share your custom private primary channel key. You'll have your entire private, encrypted mesh configured out of the box.

    Customer Reviews

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    Evan
    Amazing quality and design!

    A superbly designed and built solution for a solar meshtastic node. 10/10 on the quality and design. I got this with M1 nodes, and having the radios all synced with their own channel is the cherry on top of this excellent system. Works great and is truly plug and play. Loving it so far.

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    Levi

    I LOVE it! The build quality is amazing, it lasts forever (even with a GPS and environmental sensor), and I get amazing range. If it weren’t so expensive, I’d buy 10!

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    Tom
    I’ll definitely be purchasing more from Matt!!

    Speedy delivery, awesome packaging, and excellent customer service every step of the way!! If you’re on the fence due to the price point, don’t be. You really get what you pay for. The product is rugged, and versatile in every way possible. I upgraded the antenna, as well as the Bluetooth antenna, and added the temperature sensor to my package. Happy with the amount of nodes I’m able to pick up in a 180mile radius.

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    Michael
    Bomb proof

    I the beacon is bomb proof! It’s extremely well designed and manufactured. The frame is sturdy and provides several versatile mounting options.

    It’s up on my roof for now, where it could stay forever if I want it to, but I think it will shine as a quickly deployed node playing a pivotal role situation where a communication hub is needed. it will easily mount to the reach on my truck (in a static position), or whatever fence/tree/roof/tower/hill that is around that gives it the best position.