Meshtastic Heltec v3 Hardware Build

I talk through the experience and the lessons learned on build a meshtastic node. To come soon: Meshtastic Heltec v3 Flash and Configuration.
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[@powray]

This is great for people with drones in areas not flat enough to send msgs long distances

[@sorinpopa]

I printed the tall version of the buttons, scaled down 0.2mm on the Z axis, and for me it was a perfect fit, not popping out much, definitely no accidental push possible. Printed in BambuLab PLA basic. For the switch I used two M2 screws, and it holds it very well.

[@KH07734]

I use the same batteries but the charger I use does not charge them. Using Solar causes the battery to drain fast when the sun goes down.

[@TheBrokeHam]

Are you only using a solar charger? I'm using a regular wall charger and it charges. It sounds like something might be wrong with that solar panel like it's missing a diode

[@brianpacchetti5028]

Put couple of diodes in line with solar panel charging leads so current flows one direction.

[@KH07734]

I have yet to find the pinouts for the 820 barometric pressure board. Do you have any links?

[@TheBrokeHam]

I'm not familiar with that board. A quick good Google isn't turning up any results. Where did you get the board from?

[@ripe_apple]

whats the range you get out of your setup?

[@TheBrokeHam]

I haven't done a full range test, I've just validated down the road. I plan on doing a test of it soon though. I also got a T Keyboard I'm working on.