# meshtastic radio

### Simple Meshtastic Radio

My take on a home made solution for an affordable, reliable radio:
(no superfluous parts - very low energy consumption)

- WisBlock Meshtastic Starter Kit: no display (not needed), no GPS (taken from phone), very low energy consumption
- cheap enclosure 100 x 60 x 25 mm for electronics (no screws)
- 3.7V 18650 rechargeable battery + battery holder
- toggle switch (no standby consumption)
- antenna (bendable 90°) 868 MHz (Europe) + pigtail (IPEX-SMA)

All parts above combined cost me around 50€.

I used a soldering iron, a hot glue gun, a step drill bit, double sided tape.