# SenseCAP Solar Node P1 for Meshtastic

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** SS114993643 · **Brand:** [Seeed Studio](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/seeed-studio-australia)
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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.

## 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

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