There are nodes that do not require any soldering. I thought there was one for about $200 USD, but now I can only find a much more expensive one:
https://store.rokland.com/products/rak9155-rak-battery-plus-solar-battery-kit-for-lorawan-gateways?_pos=5&_sid=9a528125c&_ss=r&variant=42269688561747
Mine does require some soldering, but if you have a hackerspace or makerspace nearby, they could do it. I plan on publishing the parts list and build instructions.
Dr. Hax
npub16v…meqha
2025-05-21 03:34:35
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