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Check out the SenseCap solar node. It's way under $200 and professionally built.
https://www.seeedstudio.com/SenseCAP-Solar-Node-P1-Pro-for-Meshtastic-LoRa-p-6412.html
Probably the best configuration for it is as a ~~regular client~~ client_base role since that will relay like a repeater but without forcing other clients in the mesh to use it (which would be problematic unless you're in a super ideal position).
Edited b/c I forgot about client_base. See the reply to this one about that role.
I second the Seed solar nodes, they have been great
Client_base is another option! The docs say it always rebroadcasts packets from or to its favorited nodes and handles all other traffic like normal client.
So it helps your personal/neighborhood mesh without the negative big picture effects you get if you set a home node on router or something
Heh, I always forget about client_base. My device in that role is still on firmware 2.5.0 from last year and doesn't have client_base as an option. Gotta get it updated stat lol.
Ir works well :) perfect for roof nodes.
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This is amazing. Thank you.