Meshtastic PoE BBS Build

Meshtastic PoE BBS Build
Inspired by The Comms Channel – shoutout for the solid info and guidance.

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Main Components
• RAKwireless WisBlock Meshtastic Starter Kit (US915)
• Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W (with header)
• WisBlock Mounting Kit (for RAK19007 and Raspberry Pi)

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Enclosure & Mounting
• Waterproof enclosure
• M20 RJ45 Waterproof Connector (Cat5/5E/6, IP67 rated)
• M12 Green Air Valve Breather Cap

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Connectivity & Power
• PoE Splitter: 48V to USB-C 5V/4A (for Raspberry Pi 5)
• Waveshare 5V RJ45 Ethernet USB HUB HAT (for Raspberry Pi)
• 10’ Ethernet cable
• USB-A to Micro USB Charge-and-Sync Cables
• USB Type-C to Micro USB adapter

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Antenna & RF Components
•Antenna for Meshtastic, 915MHz, N-Type, Outdoor, 7", 5dBi, ALFA AOA-915-5ACM
• 915MHz Cavity Filter
• RG-178 U.FL to SMA Male Plug Adapter
• U.FL to SMA Female/Male Antenna Pigtail Cable
Bingfu Dual Band WiFi 2.4GHz 5GHz 5.8GHz 8dBi RP-SMA Male Antenna
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Storage
• PNY Elite 32GB microSD card

Disclaimer:

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