My current iteration definitely feels good, the bottom of the backplate is at the right height for your pinky fingers to support the unit from below while you hold it. I actually really like the kickstand, and I’ve been making sure to maintain compatibility. I’m trying to tune it so the backplate will allow the kickstand to “click” into place, here’s a video: https://youtu.be/n-3GgghoQeM
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That’s satisfying, how do you have the solar panel tied in? Is it just to the LoRa? I want to just power a LoRa with a internal USB from a hub and a SDR. I wouldn’t mind trickle charging the main battery though.
@CRANK
Do mind posting a link to the stl for your back plate?
Thanks for asking! I’ve decided not to delay v1.0 any longer, here you go!
https://www.printables.com/model/772126-uconsole-lora-node-backplate
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How does the heat get out?
I’m not sure how he’s addressing thermals but I’ve got a large heat sink I’m going to put on my cm4 when I get around to printing a new back cover.
I’m doing the same thing as Rex, thin direct mount cm4 heatsink. I haven’t done thermal testing yet but I’m not worried about it, I’ve had Pi’s last for years with smaller, crappier heatsinks. Just don’t try any overclocking and you’ll be fine. The one I’m using can be found in the Printables page description.
Adding a big ass heatsink does nothing if it can’t get rid of the heat. The metal case is what is used now, and on my A06 is gets super hot if I have it in preformance mode.
About 10 minutes of full screen YouTube. The black painted emblems on the back release heat better than the silver.
Subbed, you’re doing a lot of what I’m brainstorming right now. Would like to add an F9P and 915 mhz radios to make a GNSS/RTK rover
I haven’t used radios before, is there any reason I couldn’t use the same 915 mhz module to communicate with my RTK base station and LoRa both?