Real-World Solar Meshtastic Node (RAK WisBlock)

24/7 Solar Gray-Box Node – W5AWW

Parts used:

• RAK4631 Core (nRF52)
• RAK19007 Base Board 2nd Gen
• RAK1921 OLED display
• Small LiPo pulled from disposable vape (≈500 mAh)
• 6 W flexible solar panel with built-in USB-C charger

Running non-stop since June 2025 at ≈7 m (20 ft) AGL on top of the farm shop. Antenna is still the stock whip — next upgrade is an NMO mount + 915 MHz tuned whip.

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