MeshSolar

Heltec Automation · Dev-board

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Price: From $38.99[1]

Specifications

SpecificationValue
Product statusActive [1]
LoRa chipSX1262 [2]
ProcessornRF52840 [2]
Radio power126 mW (21 dBm) [2]
Frequency bands470–510 MHz, 863–870 MHz, 902–928 MHz [2]
GPSOptional (add-on) [1]
Display typeNone [1]
Display sizeNone
Display detailsOptional display expansion [1]
InputButtons [2]
BatteryNo built-in battery [1]
Dedicated solar inputBuilt in [2]
AntennaExternal [2]
Connector: IPEX 1.0 LoRa and 2.4 GHz antenna interfaces [2]
IP ratingUnknown
Dimensions43 × 97 × 11 mm [2]
WeightUnknown
MeshSolar product photo
Image: Heltec Automation

Firmware support

FirmwareSupportDetails
MeshtasticOfficial [4]
Details
Build target(s)
heltec-mesh-solar
Minimum version
2.7.6.834c3c5

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Meshtastic web flasher
MeshCoreSupported [5]
Details
Build target(s)
Heltec_mesh_solar_companion_radio_ble, Heltec_mesh_solar_companion_radio_usb, Heltec_mesh_solar_repeater, Heltec_mesh_solar_room_server
Roles
  • Companion (Bluetooth): Heltec_mesh_solar_companion_radio_ble
  • Companion (USB): Heltec_mesh_solar_companion_radio_usb
  • Repeater: Heltec_mesh_solar_repeater
  • Room server: Heltec_mesh_solar_room_server
Minimum version
1.8.0

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UMSHUnsupported [7]—

Where to buy

Vendor / configurationPriceBased inShips from
Heltec Automation
863–870 / 902–928 MHzFrom $38.99
Observed 2026-10-19
Unknown🇨🇳🇪🇺🇺🇸
OpenELAB
Global site
863–870 MHz		€52.45
Observed 2026-10-19
Unknown🇪🇺🇺🇸🇨🇳
US site
902–928 MHz		$64.29
Observed 2026-10-19
Unknown🇪🇺🇺🇸🇨🇳

Notes

Development board that combines an MPPT battery-management board with an HT-n5262M radio/control module (nRF52840 and SX1262). It supports 1–4 battery cells, 18–24 V solar/DC input through XT30, and optional GNSS/display expansion. The direct listing’s $38.99 starting price excludes selected accessories; it requires a 20 V supply for first activation.

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Sources

  1. Heltec MeshSolar product page
  2. Heltec MeshSolar datasheet Rev. 1.0.0
  3. Heltec MeshSolar usage guide
  4. Meshtastic deviceHardware catalog
  5. MeshCore official flasher catalog
  6. MeshCore MeshSolar board configuration
  7. UMSH hardware support list
  8. Meshtastic firmware commit integrating the Heltec MeshSolar target
  9. OpenELAB HELTEC MeshSolar Li-ion BMS BLE/ LoRa Connectivity Dev Board exact offer
  10. OpenELAB US store: HELTEC MeshSolar Li-ion BMS BLE/ LoRa Connectivity Dev Board

Last updated 2026-10-20