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Rectangular IoT node with solar panel and dual 18650 battery compartment

NShi

NShi D5L-H1 LoRa Mesh Node 5200mAh 18650 Battery

SKU CH-EBAJ-X3WYQ

A solar-powered LoRa mesh node with an ESP32-S3 and SX1262 chipset, 5200 mAh 18650 battery, and Bluetooth configuration for off-grid repeaters

  • Long-range LoRa mesh connectivity via SX1262 chip
  • Autonomous off-grid operation with 5 W solar panel
  • Extended runtime from dual 18650 cells totalling 5200 mAh
  • Bluetooth tethering for phone-based configuration
  • ESP32-S3 processor with integrated Wi-Fi and LoRa

IoT LoRa Mesh Node

The NShi D5L-H1 is a LoRa mesh node built for developers and makers who need autonomous, long-range communication. It integrates an ESP32-S3 microprocessor with an SX1262 LoRa chip, plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. The kit suits remote monitoring, off-grid networks, and IoT prototyping where mains power is unavailable.

Solar Power and Battery Operation

A 5 W solar panel charges dual 18650 LiPo cells totalling 5200 mAh, enabling continuous off-grid operation without external supplies. The board draws minimal current in sleep modes, so the solar input sustains the node through day and night cycles. No active cooling is required, keeping the deployment silent and maintenance-free.

Bundled Meshcore Firmware

The pre-loaded Meshcore firmware turns the hardware into a Meshtastic-compatible repeater immediately after power-up. Bluetooth tethering lets you configure channels, encryption keys, and hop limits from a phone app without a PC. This software layer removes the need for custom code when building a mesh network.

Highlights

  • Long-range LoRa mesh connectivity via SX1262 chip
  • Autonomous off-grid operation with 5 W solar panel
  • Extended runtime from dual 18650 cells totalling 5200 mAh
  • Bluetooth tethering for phone-based configuration
  • ESP32-S3 processor with integrated Wi-Fi and LoRa

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the D5L-H1 mesh node and what step is often missed?

Mount the 5W solar panel where it receives direct sun, insert both 18650 cells into the battery holder, power on the ESP32-S3 board, then pair via Bluetooth to the Meshtastic app; the step most people skip is orienting the panel for true south at the correct tilt angle so the 5200mAh pack actually recharges each day.

What maintenance or replacement will the D5L-H1 need later?

The dual 18650 LiPo cells will degrade after several hundred charge cycles; plan to replace both cells with matched 18650s of equal capacity when runtime drops below your required uptime, and clean the solar panel glass periodically to maintain the 5W harvest rate.

What limit appears first during sustained use of the D5L-H1?

Continuous LoRa transmission from the SX1262 chip combined with ESP32-S3 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth activity drains the 5200mAh reserve faster than the 5W panel can replenish it, so battery depth-of-discharge becomes the limiting factor during extended overcast periods.

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