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HR4BTC | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 I think getting two Helltec v3’s is a good starting place.  Every option is good.  Some may be more useful for remote solar nodes than others due to power draw.  Some have GPS functionality by default, for most of them you can add it.  

They did an amazing job on the devices page.  Very user friendly way to learn about each device.

https://meshtastic.org/docs/hardware/devices/
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0xtr | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Doesn't look like you get a rechargable battery when buying a Heltec v3 from Amazon or AliExpress. Any advice on what to look out for? I see that it has to be a 3.7V lithium battery and have the socket type "SH1.25 x 2", but as a major battery noob, I have no idea what to get (and what to not get).
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HR4BTC | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 If you search on Amazon for something like this, you should be good.

“MakerFocus 4pcs 3.7V 1100mAh Lithium Rechargeable Battery 1S 1C LiPo Battery with Protection Board, Insulated Rubber Tape and Micro JST 1.25 Plug for Ar duino Nodemcu ESP32 Development Board”

⚡️Every Meshtastic device I’ve tested so dar that could use a removable battery has come with the correct battery connection that you could easily diy splice onto a battery if the battery comes with the wrong one.  Just make sure to get positive and negative wired correctly.⚡️