Canopy Signal / Outdoor MeshCore Repeater Nodes
Pick the RAK4631 single-cell build for lower draw, or the 1W build when the site needs more battery reserve.
Available Hardware
RAK4631 for lower draw. 1W for more transmit headroom and a larger battery pack.
Outdoor Solar Repeater
Single-cell RAK4631 outdoor relay hardware for MeshCore deployments with four integrated 6V 200 mA solar panels for roughly 3-5W of charging in optimal conditions. Ships with MeshCore installed,…
Outdoor Solar Repeater
1W outdoor relay hardware for MeshCore deployments using the same lantern shell and solar panel set, now paired with a RAK 1W radio stack, a 4 x 21700…
What It Is
Both versions use the same lantern body, solar face, hanging loop, and service access. Choose by radio draw and battery reserve.
Built for fixed outdoor repeater points around homes, yards, trails, and campsites.
Add a fixed hop between handheld nodes across houses, yards, and shared outdoor spaces.
Mount a solar repeater at a fence line, trail entrance, campsite, or other spot that needs to stay online.
Use the single-cell build for lower draw. Use the 1W build when you want the larger 4 x 21700 pack.
Product Photos
See the hanging body, solar side, access door, and 1W battery pack before choosing a build.
Outdoor mount
A fixed repeater needs sun, clearance, and a spot that can be checked later.
Exterior
The charging side and service door are visible before you order.
1W build
The 1W version uses a 4 x 21700 pack and 2A chargeboard.
Build Notes
The main tradeoffs are antenna position, solar exposure, radio draw, and battery service.
Both builds use the same lantern body, hanging point, solar face, and service access. The radio and battery setup change by model.
The 1W radio path draws more power, so that build uses a 4 x 21700 battery pack and a 2A chargeboard.
Questions
Yes. Both lantern variants ship with MeshCore installed so setup can focus on placement, power, and configuration.
The enclosure, solar face, and mounting hardware stay the same. The RAK4631 build uses a simpler single-cell battery path. The 1W build uses a larger 4 x 21700 pack and 2A chargeboard.
Yes. Both builds use the same exterior solar panel layout. The radio and battery setup change inside the enclosure.
A fixed outdoor repeater works best when the antenna position stays repeatable. That makes placement easier to test and maintain.
Yes. The enclosure can be opened for inspection, wiring checks, and battery service.
Sources
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