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Your setup may vary, this is just a good start point. -NikWebsite with build details:https://gristleking.com/how-to-take-your-helium-hotspot-off-grid/
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Options marked with *$1,442.65
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OPTIONAL/ALTERNATEITEMAPPROX PRICEALT PRICESOURCEAFFILIATE LINKS (Buying through these helps support the GK mission at no cost to you.)
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Hotspot (Rak V2s are best, Sensecap M1 an excellent 2nd choice$0.00Parley Labshttps://grstl.ink/parts-list-hotspot
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LMR 240 connector cable going from hotspot to female bulkhead fitting. Usually RP-SMA male (attached to hotspot) to RP-SMA female bulkhead (goes through enclosure so you can attach the LMR 400 outside)
McGillhttps://grstl.ink/mcgill-cables
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DC 12 to 5v converter for hotspot$16.15Amazonhttps://grstl.ink/parts-list-step-down-converter
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size for your needsRenogy 100W Monocrystalline Solar Panel 12V (overkill in San Diego, you may need more in England)$115.00Amazonhttps://grstl.ink/parts-list-100-watt-panel
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*Sunsul 50W Monocrystalline Solar Panel 12V$70.00Amazonhttps://grstl.ink/parts-list-50-watt-solar-panel
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Solar Panel Pole Mount$63.00Amazonhttps://grstl.ink/parts-list-solar-panel-polemount
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Solar Panel to Charge Controller Adaptor Kit$19.99Amazonhttps://grstl.ink/parts-list-panel-to-controller-cables
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Battery to Charge Controller Tray Cables$16.99Amazonhttps://grstl.ink/parts-list-cables-battery-to-charge-controller
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Wanderer 10Amp PWM Charge Controller$19.99Amazonhttps://grstl.ink/parts-list-solar-charge-controller
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Solar connector waterproof inline fuseholder w/fuse (GET 2!)$32.56Amazonhttps://grstl.ink/parts-list-solar-fuse
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M12 x 1.5 glands for solar panel wires through enclosure$12.00Amazonhttps://grstl.ink/parts-list-cable-glands
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size for your needs
battery (50 Ah), 12V lithium iron phosphate (best if you're packing in your battery & need a small & lightweight battery)
$500.00Amazonhttps://grstl.ink/parts-list-50-Ah-battery
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battery (50 Ah), 12V regular deep cycle SLA (Sealed Lead Acid) way cheaper, useful for "drive up" off grid locations
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size for your needsEnclosure, check to make sure you get the correct size$40.00Amazonhttps://grstl.ink/parts-list-enclosure
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*vent for enclosure. Plenty of debate on vented/sealed. Make your own decision for your situation.$13.64Amazonhttps://grstl.ink/parts-list-vent
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*fan. Again, plenty of debate on whether fans are needed or not. Make your own decision for your situation.$11.99Amazonhttps://grstl.ink/parts-list-enclosure-fan
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antenna, HNTenna (antennas don't matter much, this is just what I use)$150.00HNTennahttps://grstl.ink/parts-list-hntenna
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*McGill antennashttps://grstl.ink/mcgill-helium-antennas
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coax cable, Hotspot<-->antenna, LMR 400 N-male <--> RP SMA male ALWAYS DOUBLE CHECK THIS!$25.00McGillhttps://grstl.ink/mcgill-cables
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lightning arrestor$24.00Amazonhttps://grstl.ink/parts-list-surge-arrestor
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Cradlepoint IBR200 cell modem, ~$350 (this is the higher quality "bombproof" one and my preferred choice)$300.00Amazonhttps://grstl.ink/parts-list-ibr200
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*RUT240 cell modem, $75 - $250 (check your carrier for your SIM card, there are AT&T and Verizon versions)$177.00Amazonhttps://grstl.ink/parts-list-rut-240-att-version
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2 x SMA female bulkhead to SMA male cables, LM240, (mounting LTE antennas) high on mast$50.75USA Coaxhttps://grstl.ink/parts-list-lmr240
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SIM card plan, you want 20-30GB of data/monthly, T-mobile also offers good plans, 100GB for $50/monthhttps://gristleking.com/step-by-step-rut-240-for-helium/
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2 x SMA male to SMA female bulkhead, 18" RG142 (modem to bulkhead inside enclosure for cell antennas)$57.22Mouserhttps://grstl.ink/parts-list-RG142
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Olivia Wireless
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Hologram.io
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*Dragino LHT65 (this is a sensor that passes data on the network. Useful to check if your HS is working)$30.00https://grstl.ink/parts-list-LHT-65
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NOTE: This was originally the parts list for a remote DIY setup, which is slightly different than a manufactured Hotspot.
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