I’ve been brainstorming ways to get a permanent node on my truck for various reasons. Here’s what I have so far:

  • Hard-wired for power. The vehicle battery is pretty large, and I have a solar-maintainer installed with enough power left over to run a node.
  • GPS module for tracking
  • External antenna (915 MHz). I already have cargo racks on the truck bed so plenty of space to attach a mount.

Unfortunately I haven’t found much in the way of hardware guides. Initially I figured a 33 cm ham antenna would be perfect but haven’t seen much available. For the node itself I was looking at either a heltec tracker or a Wisblock with location module. Anyone suggestions?

  • AlchemicalAgent@mander.xyzOPEnglish
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    1 day ago

    Ah, interesting. I have USB hardwire kits for my dashcam but they’re not on a timer. I’ve seen the T-Echo, definitely something I’ll be purchasing in the future. I’m carrying a T-1000E right now.