Spec5 Relay
Spec5 Relay
| Case Material | PETG |
|---|---|
| DIMMS | 16 x 10 x 7 in |
| Weight | 2.5 lbs |
| MCU | 32-bit ARM® Cortex™-M4 |
|---|---|
| LORA Node Chip | NA |
| RAM | 1 MB |
| FLASH | 256 KB |
| Battery | 1 x 18650 |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 8 Hours Active / 24 Hours Standby |
| Charging | USB-C 5 Volt |
| Solar Charging | Active: Continuous Charging |
| Antenna | 50 cm Outdoor IP67 Waterproof 8DBI WiFi Fiberglass Aerial |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 915 mHz |
| Urban Range | ~1-3 Miles Depending On Mounting Height |
| RuRal Range | ~5-10 Miles Depending On Mounting Height |
Spec5 Relay: Solar Powered Meshtastic LoRa Relay System
Meshtastic LoRa System Includes:
- RAK Wisblock LoRa Radio
- Protective Enclosure
- 12W Solar Panel
- Solar Panel Mount (bracket)
- Qty (2) Internal 18650 LiPo Batteries
- Long Range Antenna
- Antenna Mount
Note: The system does NOT include the pole pictured.
Product Overview
Introducing the Spec5 Relay, a solar-powered Meshtastic LoRa Relay System, designed for seamless, autonomous operation as a relay station. This system is built for rugged, permanent installation on poles, buildings, or towers, ensuring reliable communication in remote areas or anywhere an expansive network is required.
Key Features
- Autonomous Operation: Operates as a relay station only. Connect a device via Bluetooth to update settings. A personal LoRa Meshtastic device (e.g., Spec5 Trekker, Spec5 Beacon, Spec5 Copilot, Spec5 MeshClip, Spec5 MiniTrekker) is required for Bluetooth tethering to your phone.
- Solar Powered: Powered by a 12 W solar panel and two 18650 LiPo batteries, our relay station operates indefinitely without intervention. The low-power consumption of the LoRa radio, combined with efficient solar charging, guarantees uninterrupted functionality in even the most challenging solar conditions.
- Long-Range Transmission: Equipped with a large antenna optimized for long-range transmission, our relay station extends coverage up to 10 miles with line of sight, facilitating robust connectivity across vast distances.
- Rugged and Weatherproof: The waterproof enclosure, complete with cable glands, safeguards the radio from harsh weather conditions while allowing seamless passage of wires.
Use Case Scenario
Imagine you have a small group of people all using personal Meshtastic LoRa devices to communicate in a 2-3 mile range. Now there’s another camp 10 miles away you’d like to connect with. If you erect a Spec5 Relay at each base camp, the relays will allow communication between camps without having to station smaller devices in between.
Deployment
Effortlessly deploy our Spec5 Relay for dependable, self-sustaining communication infrastructure wherever it’s needed most.
Additional Resources
- Meshtastic Organization Website: https://meshtastic.org
- Meshtastic YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/meshtastic