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Get Started with SenseCAP Solar Node for Meshtastic & LoRa

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[adelafon-dev]

Hello, the only way to flash firmware is through USB? Meaning that once installed high on a mast I have to get up there to flash a new FW? Thanks :)

[nfs0619]

Sorry for the late reply! Yes, currently the firmware can only be updated via USB, so it may require taking the device down for flashing.

[drolidroli]

What are the correct meshtastic settings for "GPS Receive GPIO", "GPS Transmit GPIO" and "GPS EN GPIO" to operate the L76K GPS module correctly? Mine are all set to 0, but GPS position is not reported.

[nfs0619]

Hi, the solar-powered node supports the L76K GPS module.
Please double-check that your GPS module is properly installed and connected.

[drolidroli]

Thank you for your reply. My issue resolved automatically after some time. The satellites were not very well visible from my location. After moving it to a different place it got a GPS fix within 2 minutes. This means no changes necessary to the default settings of "GPS Receive GPIO", "GPS Transmit GPIO" and "GPS EN GPIO".

[nfs0619]

Glad to hear it’s working now. Thanks for letting us know!

[ChristianFFB]

Hi, i am trying to use the Solar Node with Meshcore. The current firmware builds do not include GPS so i try to implement it myself. What are the GPIO for GPS rx/tx/reset?

[thrownblown]

Is there a way to change the device pin?

[nfs0619]

Hi, changing the device pins is not recommended, as it may cause unexpected issues.

[brandonsgreene]

What is the button sequence for factory resetting? flashing.mesh...... did not work, first configuration cannot be editted any longer.

[nfs0619]

Hi! There is no hardware button sequence for factory reset.
The solar node provides only three buttons: USER (user-defined), RST (reset), and PWR (power).
If you encounter any issues during use, please feel free to contact our technical support at [email protected].

[ChristianFFB]

Hi, i am trying to use the Solar Node with Meshcore. The current firmware builds do not include GPS so i try to implement it myself. What are the GPIO for GPS rx/tx/reset?

[nfs0619]

Hi! Here are the GPIO pins for the Solar Node GNSS connection:

• Gpio0.02 — GNSS_WAKEUP
• Gpio1.03 — GNSS_RST
• Gpio1.11 — GNSS_TX
• Gpio1.12 — GNSS_RX
• Gpio1.05 — GNSS_POWER_EN

Hope this helps!

[Easy7Ed]

the video above where temp humidity and baro sensor added inside - is it sealed unit? how does that sensor work? how humidity is sensed? or is that for the inside of the unit?

[nfs0619]

Hi! The sensor in the video measures only the internal temperature and humidity inside the enclosure. It’s not pre-installed — users can connect it themselves via the Grove interface on the Solar Node.

Since the device is waterproof and sealed, the sensor cannot extend outside the enclosure to measure external environmental data.

[Easy7Ed]

well exactly! then what is the point of this sensor? LoL

[nfs0619]

Good question! The Grove port is designed for flexibility. Some users use the temp and humidity sensor to monitor internal circuit conditions, while others connect different Grove modules for their own custom applications.

[BishKopt]

Is it possible/allowed to mount the antenna directly to the unit body (without the RF cable)? If so, this would require the unit to be turned 90 degrees so that the antenna points upwards - would having the antenna on the top (and the buttons on the side) decrease the waterproof properties?

[nfs0619]

No, a proper RF cable is required. Internally, we provide a waterproof gasket, and the antenna interface is designed to handle rain or splashes. As long as it is not submerged in water for long periods, the waterproof properties will not be compromised.

[mdecourcy]

Can I connect this device to wifi? If not, am I able to connect a networking chip to gpio?

[nfs0619]

No, the device cannot connect to Wi-Fi. Its Wi-Fi function only supports passive scanning to decode nearby devices’ MAC addresses and cannot join a network.