WIP: This document is not yet complete beyond the BoM
Bill of Materials
This build only costs about $82.19 CAD. Prices vary and you might need to watch for discounts to pop up or try searching for the same item from other sellers. Some items on Ali Express will go on sale as "choice" items, this usually means they are steeply discounted when you buy 3 or more items from the current selection in "choice".
Required Components
- $19.90 Radio and MCU: Xiao NRF52840 w/ Wio (sx1262)
- $32.30 Antenna: Gizont "8" dBi Fiberglass outdoor antenna
- $6.30 Pigtail: N Female to IPX/UFL RG178 Cable
- $7.19 Enclosure: ABS Waterproof Box: 100x68x50
- $9.00 Solar Panel: 10W 5V Solar Panel Micro Type-C
- $10.00 Battery: Any 3.7v Lithium-Ion cell or pack. Can be more or less, sometimes free if you recycle cells.
- $3.34 Buck Converter: DC 5.5~27V to 3.3/5/12V MP1584 DC-DC Buck Converter
Optional-ish
- $1.59 Cable Gland: Black PG7 x10
- $5.50 Vent: 10pcs Waterproof Vent Plug M5x0.8-7
- $3.24 Leads: 10 Pairs Small Mini JST 1.25mm PH2.0 XH2.54
Extras and Tools
These are things I didn't count as costs because they are minimal and usually already on hand.
- Hook up wire
- Solder
- Heat shrink
- RVT silicone
- Drill and bits, maybe a step bit for the N connector