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Full machine-readable index: https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt # SenseCAP Solar Node P1 for Meshtastic **Type:** Product page · **SKU:** SS114993643 · **Brand:** [Seeed Studio](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/seeed-studio-australia) **Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/seeed-strudio-sensecap-meshtastic-solar-node-p1.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/seeed-strudio-sensecap-meshtastic-solar-node-p1.html.md)) It is an economical solar-powered comms node or repeater based on Meshtastic. It meets basic comms needs in no - network zones. Unlike P1-Pro, P1 lacks a... ## Pricing - **Price:** $259.95 (inc GST) — $236.32 AUD, exc GST ## Availability & dispatch - Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Sep 04 and Sep 07. ## Restrictions **For use in Australia** - Operate only in bands and with settings that are permitted for your location and application. Check this product’s supported frequencies in the description/specs. - If you intend to operate outside shared/licence‑exempt conditions (e.g. in other bands, at higher power, with high‑gain antennas, or extended duty cycles), you must have the appropriate authorisation. **For use in other regions** - Follow the spectrum rules for your country/region and select frequencies and settings accordingly. A declaration of use will need to be submitted during checkout. ## How to buy - **Build a cart:** compose `https://core-electronics.com.au/cart/link?items=SS114993643:1` (comma-separated SKU:qty pairs) and share the link. Opening it shows a confirmation page with live pricing and stock before anything is added to the cart. - **Verify the cart first:** fetch `https://core-electronics.com.au/cart/link/SS114993643:1.md` for live line prices (inc & exc GST, quantity discounts applied), stock and dispatch estimates, and totals. Append `/to/{AU-postcode}` (or `/to/{country-code}:{postcode}`) before `.md` for delivery options and prices to that destination. Unknown, retired, or out-of-stock SKUs are flagged. (Query form `cart/link.md?items=...` also works but some robots parsers refuse query strings here.) - **Checkout** is completed on-site and includes a captcha at the payment step. Share the cart link; checkout takes it from there. - **Search the catalogue:** `https://core-electronics.com.au/search/{query}.md` (URL-encode the query; pages 2-3 at `search/{query}/{page}.md`; `search.md?q=` also works) - **Payment methods, purchase orders, policies and contact details:** https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt ## Description Build resilient, solar-powered Meshtastic nodes without paying for parts you may already own. SenseCAP Solar Node P1 is a cost-effective outdoor LoRa node that ships pre-installed with Meshtastic and a 5 W panel, ready for Grove sensors and your choice of power and GNSS add-ons. Deploy it as a long-range repeater or edge sensor host: expect 8 to 9 km transmission in open areas, plug in Grove I2C sensors for environment data, and choose your own button-top 18650 cells and optional XIAO L76K GNSS. Prefer an all-in-one with positioning and batteries included? See the Seeed Studio SenseCAP Solar Node P1-Pro. **Technical Specifications** | Main controller | Seeed Studio XIAO nRF52840 Plus (Nordic nRF52840, ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit with FPU, 64 MHz, 256 KB RAM, 1 MB Flash, 2 MB onboard Flash) | |---|---| | LoRa module | Wio-SX1262 (Semtech SX1262), TXOP 22 dBm @ 862-930 MHz | | Pre-installed firmware | Meshtastic | | Bluetooth | 5.0 | | Solar panel | 5 W | | Antenna - LoRa | Rod antenna, 2 dBi, 868-915 MHz | | GNSS module (optional) | XIAO L76K, supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | | GNSS bands | GPS L1 C/A 1575.42 MHz, GLONASS L1 1602 MHz, BeiDou B1 1561.098 MHz | | Interfaces | Grove x1 (I2C/GPIO), USB-C debugging | | Buttons | Power on-off, Reset, User-defined | | LED indicators | Charging x2, Solar panel status x1, Mesh heartbeat x1, User-defined x1 | | Power | 5 V input, USB Type-C 5 V 1 A | | Battery | User-supplied button-top 18650 cells. Note: this P1 model ships without the four 18650 batteries. | | Range | 8 to 9 km in open areas | | Dimensions | 191.2 x 201.2 x 42.1 mm | | Outdoor readiness | Suitable for long-term outdoor use | | RF cable | RP-SMA male to RF-SMA female, 300 mm | | Mounting | Bracket set with universal joint and hoop; hoop diameter 70-100 mm | **Compatibility** | Meshtastic ecosystem | Pre-installed; joins and extends existing meshes | [Core Electronics search for Meshtastic](https://core-electronics.com.au/catalogsearch/result/?q=Meshtastic) | |---|---|---| | Grove I2C temperature and humidity sensors | Plug-and-play via Grove port | [Core Electronics search for Grove temperature and humidity sensors](https://core-electronics.com.au/catalogsearch/result/?q=Grove+temperature+humidity) | | Grove light sensors | Ambient light monitoring | [Core Electronics search for Grove light sensors](https://core-electronics.com.au/catalogsearch/result/?q=Grove+light+sensor) | | Grove air quality sensors | Remote environmental monitoring | [Core Electronics search for Grove air quality sensors](https://core-electronics.com.au/catalogsearch/result/?q=Grove+air+quality) | | XIAO L76K GNSS module | Optional positioning add-on | [Core Electronics search for XIAO L76K](https://core-electronics.com.au/catalogsearch/result/?q=XIAO+L76K) | | Button-top 18650 batteries | User-supplied power source | [Core Electronics search for button-top 18650 batteries](https://core-electronics.com.au/catalogsearch/result/?q=button-top+18650) | | 860-930 MHz 3 dBi fiberglass antenna kit | Higher gain external antenna option | [Core Electronics search for LoRa fiberglass antenna](https://core-electronics.com.au/catalogsearch/result/?q=LoRa+fiberglass+antenna) | **Additional Resources** - [Seeed Studio wiki: Get started with Meshtastic Solar Node](https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/get_started_with_meshtastic_solar_node/) including supported Grove sensors. - [Seeed Studio consumption test and battery life calculation spreadsheet](https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.seeedstudio.com%2Fproducts%2FSenseCAP%2FWio-Tracker%2FSolar%2520Node%2520Consumption%2520Test%2520and%2520Battery%2520Life%2520Calculation.xlsx). - [Seeed Studio CE certificate (PDF)](https://files.seeedstudio.com/Seeed_Certificate/documents_certificate/114993643-CE.pdf), [FCC certificate (PDF)](https://files.seeedstudio.com/Seeed_Certificate/documents_certificate/114993643-FCC.pdf), [RoHS certificate (PDF)](https://files.seeedstudio.com/Seeed_Certificate/documents_certificate/114993643-ROHS.pdf). - [Seeed Studio SenseCAP Solar Node P1-Pro](https://www.seeedstudio.com/SenseCAP-Solar-Node-P1-Pro-for-Meshtastic-LoRa-p-6412.html) for integrated GPS and batteries. **What’s Included** - SenseCAP Solar Node P1 (without GPS and battery) x1 - Mounting brackets x1 set - Universal joint - Connector - Hoop bracket - Hoop ring - 2 dBi 868-915 MHz rubber rod antenna x1 - RF cable, RP-SMA male to RF-SMA female, 300 mm x1 - Black Type-C cable x1 - User manual ## Images - [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/S/S/SS114993643-1.jpg)