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SenseCAP Solar Node P1-Pro

Install it. Forget it. This solar-powered repeater maintains your mesh coverage through harsh winters without maintenance.

Important: 915 MHz for United States

Always buy the 915 MHz version for use in the United States. The 868 MHz version (Europe) is not legal in America.

What Is The SenseCAP Solar Node P1-Pro?

Extending mesh coverage often means placing nodes in locations without grid power. The SenseCAP Solar Node P1-Pro solves this definitively with an integrated 5W solar panel and substantial battery bank holding four 18650 cells (13,400mAh total), sustaining operation for weeks even during overcast winter weather.

Seeed Studio ships this unit with Meshtastic firmware pre-installed and all necessary mounting hardware for pole or wall installation. Expect coverage reaching 5-6 miles across open countryside, making it ideal for bridging gaps in your community network.

Seeed Studio, founded in 2008, pioneered the Grove modular electronics system and organized China's first Maker Faire in 2012. They bring serious engineering credibility to this outdoor-focused platform.

Technical Specifications

Chipset XIAO nRF52840 Plus (ARM Cortex-M4, 64 MHz) + Wio SX1262 LoRa
LoRa Frequency 862-930 MHz (915 MHz for US operation)
Display None (status indication via LED)
Battery 4x 18650 cells (13,400mAh total) + 5W integrated solar panel
GPS Yes, integrated XIAO L76K module
WiFi / Bluetooth LoRa + Bluetooth BLE 5.0
Dimensions 308 x 224 x 78 mm, approximately 1.3-1.5 kg
Special Features 22 dBm transmit power, IPX5 weather protection, Grove expansion port, mounting hardware for poles (70-100mm diameter) and walls

Why The SenseCAP Solar P1-Pro?

For outdoor repeater infrastructure, this represents the professional choice. The combination of solar charging and generous battery reserves keeps the node operational through extended cloudy periods. The 22 dBm transmit power reaches nodes that lower-powered devices cannot.

Installation proves straightforward thanks to included brackets supporting both wall mounting and pole attachment (suitable for 70-100mm diameter masts). The IPX5 rating ensures protection against rain and splashing - essential for all-weather conditions. The Grove expansion port accepts environmental sensors for weather monitoring.

Suggestion: Position the unit high and clear of obstructions for maximum range. The P1-Pro excels as a neighborhood backbone node, rural coverage extender, or strategic link bridging otherwise isolated areas.

Buy SenseCAP Solar P1-Pro

Order directly from Seeed Studio's webshop. Their US warehouse handles domestic deliveries with straightforward shipping.

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Make sure to select the 915 MHz version for the United States

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