https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/a3bb6c06-ad5c-4bfd-997a-b0d09c61fc0c This video goes over the Femtofox which is what we're using in our latest solar build for Meshtastic. This video is an overview of the Femtofox and Solar build. We'll get into the actual build in the next video. For now, if you want to purchase the parts needed, see the links below Femtofox Github https://github.com/femtofox/femtofox == F e m t o F o x e s == Be sure to add an RTC for timekeeping if not using WiFi US: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1861858340/femtofox-pro-alpha-v11-kit-compact-arm Europe: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1866094154/femtofox-pro-v1-kit-linux-meshtastic == T C ² M o u n t i n g K i t == https://thecommschannel.myshopify.com/products/enclosure-mount-for-femtofox-and-waveshare-solar-manager-d == R e m a i n i n g H a r d w a r e == Please know, I may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the affiliate links below at no cost to you: 🔗 15W Solar Panel 🔗 https://amzn.to/4j7xqsH 🔗 Solar Panel Mount (15P Sliver*1) 🔗 https://amzn.to/4iNeAGW 🔗 U-Bolt Clamp 🔗 Optional for if the hose clamp included with solar panel mount above is too large for your mounting location https://amzn.to/4hACapx 🔗 Enclosure - 7.9×3.9×2.8 inch(200×100×70mm)🔗 https://amzn.to/4iuiZyO 🔗 Solar Power Manager🔗 https://amzn.to/4bXTROr 🔗 MicroSD Card🔗 https://amzn.to/4l56ETA 🔗 Antenna 🔗 https://store.rokland.com/products/low-profile-6-dbi-n-female-omni-outdoor-915-mhz-antenna-for-helium-rak-miner-2-nebra-indoor-syncrob-it-bobcat?ref=tc2 🔗 18650 Batteries 🔗 3 batteries are needed so 2 packs will be needed https://store.rokland.com/products/sanyo-ncr18650ga-3450mah-10a-battery-lilygo-ttgo-meshtastic-t-beam?ref=tc2 🔗 Antenna Cable (2ft recommended - shorter the better) 🔗 https://amzn.to/41OaoQu 🔗 Antenna Pigtail (6 inch)🔗 https://amzn.to/4isOysO 🔗 WiFi Adapter (Optional if you want Wi-Fi for your build) 🔗 https://amzn.to/41VuAQy #Meshtastic #TheCommsChannel #OffGrid🛍️ Merch now available! https://thecommschannel.myshopify.com/ ☕Support the Channel: https://ko-fi.com/thecommschannel 📚 Resources & Links: Website: https://www.thecommschannel.com/ Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thecommschannel Meshtastic Gear: https://store.rokland.com/pages/meshtastic-hardware-rak-lilygo?ref=tc2 Support the Channel: https://ko-fi.com/thecommschannel 💬 Join the Community! Discord Server: https://discord.gg/XGhftQw9Mt 👍 Social Media: Follow on Twitter: @TheCommsChannel Instagram: @TheCommsChannel 📄 Disclaimers: Affiliate Links: Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Product Reviews: Products featured in this video were provided by the manufacturer for review. My opinions are my own and are not influenced by any sponsorship or partnership agreements. Full Disclaimer: Please be sure to review our full disclaimer before watching or reading content from The Comms Channel - https://www.thecommschannel.com/disclaimer/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:32:50 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/a3bb6c06-ad5c-4bfd-997a-b0d09c61fc0c All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.