Bracket for a RAK LoRa module and an Adafruit USB hub (koliha)
A printed bracket that floats a RAK LoRa module and an Adafruit CH433F four-port USB hub above the battery board, part of an internal LoRa-plus-SDR build.
What it takes
- 3D print
- Disassembly
- Purchase required
Difficulty 2 of 3 — moderate.
Details
Rob Koliha (mopedmaster) was fitting an off-the-shelf LoRa module, a CH433F hub and two SDRs inside a uConsole and drew this bracket to hold the RAK module and the Adafruit hub at the bottom of the case, floating above the battery board without covering it. The STL is free on Cults3D; wiring and power are left to the builder. Compare CRANK's Meshtastic backplate (Connectivity) for a more finished LoRa integration.
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