Elecrow ThinkNode M6 Solar-Powered Outdoor Meshtastic Node
Solar-Powered Outdoor Mesh Node with GPS
The ThinkNode M6 is a self-sufficient outdoor Meshtastic node built for permanent, unattended installation. A 6W solar panel and MPPT controller keep its 7000mAh battery topped off indefinitely, while an IP65 enclosure and a -20°C to 60°C operating range let it run through rain, heat, and cold without a case or cover. It arrives pre-flashed with Meshtastic and includes built-in GPS, so it can go straight onto a roof, pole, or fence line as a always-on relay for your mesh.
Highlights
- 6W monocrystalline solar panel with MPPT charging for continuous, unattended outdoor operation
- 7000mAh (2x 18650) battery bank with ultra-low standby draw
- IP65 weatherproof housing rated for -20°C to 60°C operation
- Nordic nRF52840 MCU paired with the Semtech SX1262 for long-range LoRa
- Built-in L76K GPS module for location-aware mesh reporting
- Dual SP11 waterproof aviation ports for IIC/UART sensor expansion
- Pre-installed Meshtastic firmware, joins a mesh network immediately on first power-on
What's In The Box
- 1x Elecrow ThinkNode M6
- 1x Universal Wall-Mount Bracket
- 1x LoRa Antenna (868/915MHz)
- 1x GPS Antenna
- 1x Screw Package
▸ Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| MCU | Nordic nRF52840, Arm Cortex-M4 @ 64 MHz, 256KB RAM, 1MB Flash + 4MB additional storage |
| LoRa Radio | Semtech SX1262, 150-960 MHz (US 915 MHz / EU 868 MHz), external antenna |
| GPS | L76K module, external antenna |
| Wireless Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.4 (BLE) |
| Battery | 2x 18650 Li-ion, 7000mAh total, 3.7V-4.2V |
| Solar Panel | 6W monocrystalline with MPPT charge controller |
| Power Input | USB-C, 5V/1A (charging and firmware flashing) |
| Power Consumption | 21µA off, 147mA active with GPS off, 192mA active with GPS on |
| Expansion | 2x SP11 waterproof aviation connectors (IIC/UART) for external sensors |
| Enclosure | IP65 weatherproof, wall/bracket/pole/U-clamp mountable |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 60°C (storage: -30°C to 70°C), 10-90% RH non-condensing |
| Controls/Indicators | Power button, reset button, power/GPS/LoRa status LEDs |
| Dimensions | 210 × 156 × 42mm, 530g |
| Firmware | Meshtastic compatible, pre-installed |
▸ Compliance & Manual
Meshtastic® is a registered trademark of Meshtastic LLC. MeshCore is an open-source mesh networking project released under the MIT License, and its name is currently the subject of an unresolved trademark dispute; it is used here only to describe firmware compatibility. Software components referenced in this listing are released under their respective open-source licenses, see GitHub for details. No warranty is provided, use at your own risk. Always follow best practices for Li-ion battery safety, RF regulations in your region, and safe device operation.
