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Adding SMA pigtail options to the SenseCAP Solar Node P1 build #35

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Adding SMA pigtail options to the SenseCAP Solar Node P1 build
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Clarify SenseCAP antenna cable paths
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Expand Up @@ -27,14 +27,17 @@ These options come fully assembled; simply flash MeshCore and mount them in a hi
### Pre-Built Repeater Options

!!! warning "SenseCAP Solar Node P1 Notes"
To build out a SenseCAP Solar Node P1, you need to purchase the **4 items below**: the node itself, batteries, an upgraded antenna, and the correct pigtail cable.
To build out a SenseCAP Solar Node P1, you need to purchase the **4 items below**: the node itself, batteries, an upgraded antenna, and the correct pigtail cable. There is now an option to replace the stock RP-SMA pigtail cable, see the last two items below.


| Product | Notes | Link |
|---------|-------|------|
| **SenseCAP Solar Node P1 w/o GPS & Battery** | Solar-powered communication node using the XIAO nRF52840 Plus + Wio-SX1262 LoRa module. Includes a 5W solar panel, IPX5 waterproofing. | [RobotShop (Canadian Store)](https://ca.robotshop.com/products/sensecap-solar-node-p1-meshtastic-w-o-gps-battery) |
| **Batteries for SenseCAP Solar Node P1 (Local Store)** | Four button-top 18650 cells, required if you purchase the P1 model without GPS & Battery. | [Motion Power & Witt Supply Co.](https://mpandw.ca/products/button-top-eve-35v-house-made) |
| **LoRa Antenna for SenseCAP Solar Node P1** | External antenna for the node. | [Amazon.ca](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08H8J6ZV6?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title) |
| **RP-SMA to N-Type Cable (Type 2, 30 cm) for SenseCAP Solar Node P1** | Pigtail cable for connecting the node to an external antenna. Make sure to select **Type 2 (RP-SMA)** and **30 cm** when ordering. | [AliExpress](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004652556159.html) |
| **Optional - Cable Assembly Coaxial SMA to I-PEX MHF1 4.724** | Pigtail cable to replace the device's stock RP-SMA to I-Pex pigtail cable. If you purchase this, you do not need to purchase an RP-SMA to N-Type Cable. | [DigiKey](https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/detail/seeed-technology-co-ltd/321990397/15277462) |

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this line and the below should be clarified. a user who purchases this but wishes to use an n-type antenna would still need a different adapter. and below if they did not change out the rp-sma they would not be able to use that cable. further a user wishing to use an n-type antenna should just purchase an appropriate n-type pigtail, they come with or without bulkhead mounts.

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So many users continue to buy these and not the pigtails, I dont know how to make this more clear lol

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Addressed in 3f6ed42. The page no longer lists the adapters as independent options:

  • the factory RP-SMA pigtail + Type 2 RP-SMA-to-N cable is the recommended path;
  • the SMA conversion explicitly requires both the I-PEX MHF1-to-SMA bulkhead cable and the Type 1 SMA-to-N cable, and says not to buy Type 2 as well;
  • a verified direct I-PEX MHF1-to-N bulkhead pigtail is documented as the simpler replacement option;
  • the warning now links Seeed's official P1 connector guidance and calls out enclosure weather sealing.

The branch is current with main; strict MkDocs, all editor tests (39), all approval automation tests (14), region validation, community-submission validation, and git diff --check pass. I have left this thread open for reviewer confirmation.

| **Optional - SMA to N-Type Cable (Type 1, 30 cm) for SenseCAP Solar Node P1** | Pigtail cable for connecting the node to an external antenna if you decide to use the SMA to I-Pex pigtail cable from DigiKey. Make sure to select **Type 1 (SMA)** and **30 cm** when ordering. | [AliExpress](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004652556159.html) |

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