{"product_id":"thinknode-m6-solar-mesh-radio","title":"ThinkNode M6 Solar Mesh Radio","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Elecrow ThinkNode M6 is a solar-powered Meshtastic™\/MeshCore™ node built for outdoor deployment. A perfect node for deploying as a repeater to extend your mesh coverage and reliability for off-grid, decentralized text communications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you need to fill a coverage gap on a hilltop, treeline, or remote corner of your property, a solar relay node is the answer. The ThinkNode M6 packages the radio, 6W panel, 7000mAh battery, LoRa antenna, GPS antenna, mount, and IP65 weatherproof enclosure into a single all-in-one unit you can deploy in minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eSolar-Powered \u0026amp; Self-Sustaining\u003c\/strong\u003e 6W monocrystalline panel keeps two 18650 cells (7000mAh total) topped up through cloudy stretches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📡 \u003cstrong\u003eLong-Range Mesh Coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e Semtech SX1262 LoRa radio with external RP-SMA antenna\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📍 \u003cstrong\u003eGPS Built In\u003c\/strong\u003e External L76K GPS antenna shares precise position data over the mesh. Useful for tracking deployed nodes or running this as a stationary reference point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚙️ \u003cstrong\u003eSensor-Ready Expansion\u003c\/strong\u003e Two SP11 waterproof connectors break out UART and I²C so you can connect external temperature, humidity, soil, detection, radar, or other environmental sensors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOut of the box, the M6 ships pre-flashed with your choice of firmware. With Meshtastic, pair it to your phone over Bluetooth with the free Meshtastic app (default pairing code: 123456), set your region, then mount it somewhere with a clear view of the sky. From that moment on, it relays messages between your handheld radios; extending range, filling dead zones, and adding redundancy to your mesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeshCore repeater firmware is developed, but please note that the LEDs do not function. MeshCore companion firmware needs further testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ No Cell Towers\u003cbr\u003e✅ No Internet\u003cbr\u003e✅ No License\u003cbr\u003e✅ No Subscriptions\u003cbr\u003e✅ No SIM Cards\u003cbr\u003e✅ No Grid\u003cbr\u003e✅ Free, Open-Source Firmware \u0026amp; App\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003enRF52840 + SX1262 Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e The same low-power Nordic chipset and Semtech radio combo used in the RAK4631 WisBlock - proven across thousands of Meshtastic deployments for its efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6W Monocrystalline Solar Panel \u003c\/strong\u003e MPPT charging pulls usable charge out of overcast skies, not just direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7000mAh Battery Reserve\u003c\/strong\u003e Two 18650 Li-ion cells (Panasonic) carry the node through stormy weeks. Ultra-low 21µA off-state current means stored charge isn't wasted when the radio is idle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP65 Sealed Enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e Dust-tight and protected against low-pressure water jets from any direction. All external ports use waterproof aviation connectors with rubber caps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction and Reset Buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e Turn your device on\/off, trigger reset, DFU mode, Enable\/Disable GPS, using the two sealed momentary buttons tucked below the GPS antenna.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal RP-SMA Antennas\u003c\/strong\u003e Both the LoRa and GPS antenna connectors are RP-SMA, meaning you can upgrade either one for better gain, or run a coax extension to an antenna higher up the pole. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual SP11 Sensor Expansion\u003c\/strong\u003e One UART port and one I²C port broken out through waterproof aviation connectors. 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