This page lists tested and recommended hardware for building reliable RVA Mesh nodes.
Hardware is grouped by category to make it easier to find what you need and contribute back to the community.
| Category | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Power (Solar) | Solar panels, charge controllers, and cabling | View Solar Power |
| Power (Battery) | 18650 cells, holders, and protected USB packs | View Battery Power |
| Power (Other) | Wall adapters, PoE setups, and hybrid power | View Other Power Options |
| Antennas | 915 MHz antennas, gain comparisons, mounting tips | View Antenna |
| Boards | LoRa modules, Wi-Fi boards, and development kits | View Boards |
| Enclosures | Weatherproof cases, boxes, 3D-printed mounts | View Enclosures |
| Premade Nodes | Off-the-shelf devices ready for Meshtastic use | View Premade Options |
| Tools | Helpful hand tools and accessories for node builds | View Tools |
Have a component you’ve used successfully in a node build? Help expand the knowledge base:
Create a new page under the correct category:
Example: /nodes/hardware/solar/foldable-panel-10w
Use a consistent page name
Lowercase, dash-separated names (e.g., 18650-holder-dual, heltec-v3).
Link it on the category page
Open the relevant category page (e.g., /nodes/hardware/solar) and add your item to the table there using:
| Component Name | Type | Notes | Link |
|----------------|------|-------|------|
| Solar Panel X | 10W | Reliable in cloudy days | [View](/nodes/hardware/solar/solar-panel-x) |
| Item Name | Description | Link | External Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8W Solar Panel Orayafid | Link | External Link | |
| 915MHz Antenna 10dBi Gain for Meshtastic LoRa Long Range Soft Whip Antenna | Link | External Link | |
| ALFA Network AOA-915-5ACM 5 dbi Omni Outdoor 915MHz 802.11ah | Link | External Link | |
| FellDen Micro Solar Panels Photovoltaic Solar Cells | Link | External Link | |
| IBOSAD Manual Knockout Hole Punch Driver Kit | Link | External Link | |
| MakerFocus 4pcs 3.7V 3000mAh Lithium | Link | External Link | |
| MakerFocus ESP32 LoRa V3 Development Board with 3000mAh Battery and 915MHz Antenna | Link | External Link | |
| MakerHawk 3.7V 8000mAh LiPo Battery | Link | External Link | |
| MakerHawk 3.7V Lipo Battery 700mAh | Link | External Link | |
| RAK Wireless Battery & Solar Connector Cable/10pcs | Link | External Link | |
| RAKwireless WisBlock Meshtastic Starter Kit US915 Base RAK19007 + Core RAK4631 | Link | External Link | |
| RAKwireless WisBlock Mini Meshtastic Starter Kit US915 (Mini Starter Kit with RAK19003 Base) | Link | NA | |
| SenseCAP Card Tracker T1000-E for Meshtastic | Link | External Link | |
| Soshine USB Solar Panel | Link | External Link | |
| Waterproof 5.8dBi Lora | Link | External Link | |
| wlaniot IPX/u.fl to N Type Female Pigtail Cable | Link | External Link | |
| XWWXGG 915MHz LoRa Antenna Indoor 5dBi | Link | External Link | |
| Zulkit IP65 Waterproof ABS Plastic Electrical Box | Link | External Link |