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Complete Nodes List
Below is the comprehensive catalogue of Ready to go nodes sold accross multiple marketplaces that provide a decent user experience, which includes runtime on battery, material durability, signal quality and price.
Green = Recommended
Yellow = Not so great
Red = Avoid
Mobile Pocket Node (Nodes that are portable and linked to a phone via Bluetooth)
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ESP32 - Battery 2500mAh+: Esp32 require at least 2500mAh of battery to last more than 24hrs which is great to keep connected to phone that usually lasts around the same( Runtime can be extended if set to powersave mode)
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nRF - Battery 1100mAh+: nRF nodes will run for a week on a 1100mAh so anything higher will be a plus
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Antenna: Stock Antenna that comes with node are not always tuned properly, better to use a better antenna if possible.
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Power Switch: Esp32 nodes can go to deepsleep but they still draw power while in this. Adding a switch to cut the battery will ensure the battery is ready for emergencies and safe to store.
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Case Material: PLA is okay but warps during hot weather enviroments, getting PETG/ASA or better is adviceble
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GPS: If GPS is included, it is good to see if it includes a mosfet/transistor or switch to shut off power to gps as it comsumes power and will cause the node to run out of battery faster.
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Runtime: Runtime approximation is calculated using known Battery size, processor, addional components that impact battery consumption and publicly known settings known about the device.
| Node Model | Fits in Pocket | MCU | Display | Battery | Antenna | Case Material | Power Switch | GPS | Sensors | Buzzer | Canned Module | Weatherproof | Approximate Runtime | Price | Link |
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| Meshtastic Swarm Rugged RAK NRF52 Handset | Yes | nRF | None | 2000mAh | Gizont | Injection Mold | Yes | GPS/Low Power | None | None | None | Yes | 64Hrs | $149.99+ | Link |
| Roamer - Meshtastic Wireless LoRa Mesh Comms | Yes | nRF | OLED 0.96" | 2000mAh | 2.5 dBi | Nylon (3201PA-F) | None | GPS/Low Power | None | Yes | Rotary Encoder | Yes | 170Hrs | $129.00 | Link |
| WisMesh Pocket | Yes | nRF | OLED 0.96" | 3200 mAh | Stock | ASA | Yes | GPS/Low Power | None | None | None | No | 96Hrs | $89.97 | Link |
| Meshtastic Mesh Device Nano G2 Ultra | Yes | nRF | OLED 1.3" | 1200 mAh | 2.0 dBi | FiverGlass | Yes | GPS/Power Switch | None | None | None | No | 120Hrs | $86.00 | Link |
| Alley Chat Heltec V3 Slim Pro 3000Ah | Yes | ESP32 | OLED 0.96" | 3000mAh | Gizont | PLA+ | None | None | None | None | None | No | 30Hrs | $79.99 | Link |
| R1 - Complete Meshtastic Device | Yes | nRF | None | 1800mAh | Stock | PLA CF | None | None | None | None | None | No | 300Hrs | $79.00 | Link |
| MeshTalk Heltec V3 Complete | Yes | ESP32 | OLED 0.96" | 3000mAh | 5dBi | PETG | None | None | None | None | None | No | 30Hrs | $77.39 | Link |
| Complete Heltec V3 with 18650 Battery | Yes | ESP32 | OLED 0.96" | 3000mAh | Gizont | PETG | None | None | None | None | None | No | 30Hrs | $60.00 | Link |
| E-Ink Display Node 3000mAh | Yes | ESP32 | E-Ink 2.13" | 3000mAh | Stock | PLA+ | None | None | None | None | None | No | 95Hrs | $57.00 | Link |
| ThinkNode M1 | Yes | nRF | E-Ink 1.54" | 1500mAh | Stock | Injection Mold | None | GPS/Switch | None | Yes | Rotary Encoder | No | 48Hrs+ | $40.00 | Link |
| SenseCAP Card Tracker T1000-E | Yes | nRF | None | 700mAh | Stock | Injection Mold | None | GPS/Low Power | Temperature | Yes | None | Yes | 48Hrs | $39.90 | Link |
Standalone Nodes (Nodes that do not need a phone to be linked to send messages or use key functions)
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Keyboard Type: Cardkb keyboards are easier use due to the many keyboard combos
- ESP32 - Battery 2500mAh+: Esp32 require at least 2500mAh of battery to last more than 24hrs which is great to keep connected to phone(Can be extended if set to powersave mode)
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nRF - Battery 1100mAh+: nRF nodes will run for a week on a 1100mAh so anything higher will be a plus
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Antenna: Stock Antenna that comes with node are not always tuned properly, better to use a better antenna if possible.
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Power Switch: Esp32 nodes can go to deepsleep but they still draw power while in this. Adding a switch to cut the battery will ensure the battery is ready for emergencies and safe to store.
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Case Material: PLA is okay but warps during hot weather enviroments, getting PETG/ASA or better is adviceble
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GPS: If GPS is included, it is good to see if it includes a mosfet/transistor or switch to shut off power to gps as it comsumes power and will cause the node to run out of battery faster.
- Runtime: Runtime approximation is calculated using known Battery size, processor, addional components that impact battery consumption and publicly known settings known about the device.
| Standalone Node | Keyboard Handheld | MCU | Battery | Antenna | Case Material | Power Switch | GPS | Sensor | Buzzer | Approximate Runtime | Price | Link |
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| Meshenger Standalone Device for Meshtastic | Cardkb | nRF | 4000mAh | Gizont | ASA | Yes | GPS/Low Power | None | Yes | 175 Hrs | $225.00 | Link |
| T-Deck Complete with 8000 mAh Battery and GPS Installed for Meshtastic | Blackberry | ESP32 | 8000mAh | Stock | PLA | Yes | GPS/with Switch | None | Yes | 76Hrs | $205.00 | Link |
| Spec5 Ranger from Spec5 Meshtastic LoRa Radio Keyboard | Blackberry | ESP32 | 3300mAh | Unknown | PETG | Yes | GPS/No switch | None | Yes | 8Hrs | $179.99 | Link |
| HelTXT - Standalone Meshtastic Communicator | Cardkb | nRF | 4000mAh | 3dBi | PLA+ | Yes | GPS/Super Low Power | None | Yes | 276Hrs | $120.00 | Link |
| HelTXT - Standalone Meshtastic Communicator | Cardkb | ESP32 | 4000mAh | Stock | PLA+ | Yes | GPS/with mosfet | BME680 | Yes | 264Hrs | $85.00 | Link |