Always choose the Panasonic battery ! These units really chew up the power and for 90c more you're getting an extra 25% battery capacity. Matt, this video is fantastic, the clarity, camera work and chapters make it instructional PERFECTION 😁 PS : Lock washers always go between the nut and the flat washer. Your G/F's nail polish makes good locktite 👍
And avoid like the *PLAQUE* any of those Chinese batteries with *_"Fire"_* in the name. _(UltraFire,_ etc.) First of all, for most of those, they are rated in what I call _"Chinese mAhs"._ Those are like regular milliamp hours *MULTIPLIED BY 10!* (Just like _"Chinese lumens"_ on flashlights!) Given the relative hazards of lithium ion batteries, I don't know why you'd want one with _"FIRE"_ in the name. What I'd like to see is a version of this that uses LiFePO4 batteries. They're a bit lower in voltage, but last for many more charge/discharge cycles, plus are less prone to *CATCHING FIRE!*
@@ChaplainDaveSparks I think you mean "Plague"... Plaque is what coats your teeth... LoL Totally agree about the battery ratings, especially considering most of them come from recycling facilities ! They aren't even new cells !!
Another way to tell which USB port to use is to not plug in the USB cord at all first click full install and erasure it's going to pop up that window and say pick your USB device now plug in the USB cable using the boot button and whichever new device pops up that's what you just plugged in
Nice starting video! ... I was expecting more connections examples at the end. Maybe you have them in a next video? For batteries, yes, panasonic but also Samsung are extremely good. There is indeed a nice alternative the 21700. Of course I have the Samsung tested and are really a nice alternative. The size is comparable but you might want to double check the contacts (usually not an issue), and the housing as they tend to be a little larger. In my systems I can exchange them with no problems, but if you print .. then ... You might not want to be to tight.
I'd highly recommended the Alley Cat case instead. It has a flat front and I could print with no supports. And it doesn’t require taking the t beam supreme apart beyond removing the nut on the antenna sma connector.
Tony's cases are really nice. Except for those supports LOL. I used a very small flat headed screwdriver and kind of chiseled out those last bits of supports. Fortunately they are on the inside so it doesn't really matter. I've got an order from RAK I'm waiting for so I've got plenty of time for support removal. Great video.
The GPIO and SD card is there because its an ESP32. In theory, you could flash other firmware on it and use it for other things. Thats where the SD card comes in. GPIO could be used for connecting it to something else with GPIO, or putting more things on it like more sensors.
Thank you for your help building this. It is 100% complete now. I am noticing this thing eats batteries though. Is there anything can be done about that.
Everything went great with the build, flashing seemed to go ok. It never came up with a Bluetooth code however. I am still unable to connect to the android phone.
if you want a easy place to get 18650s go to the local vape store not the gas station that sells vapes but a actual vape store theyll most likley have 18650s in stock and decent high quality samsung and sony ones to boot as there may have been some situations in the 2010s that made us religously serious about using only the best genuine batterys youll pay around 4-6 bucks per cell brands Sony and Samsung Cells are some of the best on the market although you do not and will not need the top of the line cells the really high end ones are mainly for people who need a high power draw cell for example being able to draw 30-40 amps of current out of them for high end vape rigs 10a would be PLENTY especially considering youll be drawing half a amp at best capacity (the mah or Ah number) get as big as you can afford thats your battery life the more of it the longer its gonna last as long as its sony or samsung and in your budget youll be fine (ive not uses panasonics but ive heard no complaints about them) although i will say that panasonic 10a 3450mah is a good price given its capacity
@@andrewb576 your most welcome btw if you see disposable vapes laying around on the floor or have freinds that use them just know the batteries in those are actually rechargable lithium cells usually around 350-600mah i use them on my heltec v3 which has a charging circuit onboard and they work quite nice especially for being something free that would have gone in the trash word of warning though whilst disposable vapes are not ultra toxic waste they have been in someones mouth and they do contain potent nicotine liquid so wear some gloves when taking them apart and wash your hands afterwards
im on arm linux ubuntu on rpi 5 and it wont flash i tried brave browser (and better chomium) and it just hangs on connecting.... can you help? whats up with the pos?
This supreme version looks great, but I could not find any reason to pay almost 100€ for it. Only benefit i know is great GPS chip. Are there any other benefits Im missing (comparing it with 54€ version of lower t-beam)?
@@Atlavox Considering the overhead for an entire isle dedicated to random fasteners that only ever get sold in small quantities after sitting for months - years, I'd wager quite a bit less than 8000%. Then add in the thievery that seems to be rampant these days and expect Ace isn't getting filthy rich off random 40cent fasteners.
Yeah, I told my General Contractor the same thing because he's just taking already complete nails and boards and just putting them together. He's not building anything new.
@@MyTube4Utoo Again, he "built" the case, not the LoRa. Title said "LoRa Radio Build Guide". Still click bait. I say that because building the actual radio using actual components is common, thus drawing in the clicks.
Just got my radio and followed your tutorial. I printed the same case but with tree support. It made the print super clean.
Thank you for the detailed and thorough walkthrough including parts list. This video was extremely helpful.
Always choose the Panasonic battery ! These units really chew up the power and for 90c more you're getting an extra 25% battery capacity.
Matt, this video is fantastic, the clarity, camera work and chapters make it instructional PERFECTION 😁
PS : Lock washers always go between the nut and the flat washer. Your G/F's nail polish makes good locktite 👍
And avoid like the *PLAQUE* any of those Chinese batteries with *_"Fire"_* in the name. _(UltraFire,_ etc.) First of all, for most of those, they are rated in what I call _"Chinese mAhs"._ Those are like regular milliamp hours *MULTIPLIED BY 10!* (Just like _"Chinese lumens"_ on flashlights!) Given the relative hazards of lithium ion batteries, I don't know why you'd want one with _"FIRE"_ in the name.
What I'd like to see is a version of this that uses LiFePO4 batteries. They're a bit lower in voltage, but last for many more charge/discharge cycles, plus are less prone to *CATCHING FIRE!*
@@ChaplainDaveSparks I think you mean "Plague"... Plaque is what coats your teeth... LoL
Totally agree about the battery ratings, especially considering most of them come from recycling facilities ! They aren't even new cells !!
Another way to tell which USB port to use is to not plug in the USB cord at all first click full install and erasure it's going to pop up that window and say pick your USB device now plug in the USB cable using the boot button and whichever new device pops up that's what you just plugged in
That makes a lot more sense! Thanks for the tip
Nice starting video! ... I was expecting more connections examples at the end. Maybe you have them in a next video? For batteries, yes, panasonic but also Samsung are extremely good. There is indeed a nice alternative the 21700. Of course I have the Samsung tested and are really a nice alternative. The size is comparable but you might want to double check the contacts (usually not an issue), and the housing as they tend to be a little larger. In my systems I can exchange them with no problems, but if you print .. then ... You might not want to be to tight.
I'd highly recommended the Alley Cat case instead. It has a flat front and I could print with no supports. And it doesn’t require taking the t beam supreme apart beyond removing the nut on the antenna sma connector.
I got the same case as you then Jason, even got a few of the mounts for the case printed for table top, belt and mollie webbing
Thanks for this review! You saved me so much time
Vape shops are also a good source of flat top 18650 batteries with good capacity.
Tony's cases are really nice. Except for those supports LOL. I used a very small flat headed screwdriver and kind of chiseled out those last bits of supports. Fortunately they are on the inside so it doesn't really matter. I've got an order from RAK I'm waiting for so I've got plenty of time for support removal. Great video.
Yeah, I tend to avoid supports whenever possible. It's a little annoying to require it because of how it was designed. But overall, it's a nice case.
The battery life of the RAK WisBlock is CRAZY, It's like 8X better !
@@edwardfletcher7790 yes! My RAK order was delivered and with the GPS off the battery lasts for a week!
The GPIO and SD card is there because its an ESP32. In theory, you could flash other firmware on it and use it for other things. Thats where the SD card comes in. GPIO could be used for connecting it to something else with GPIO, or putting more things on it like more sensors.
Great video!! Can you charge the tbeam supreme without taking the case apart?
Yea , it charges through the usb port
Wow! Good video!!!
Thank you for your help building this. It is 100% complete now. I am noticing this thing eats batteries though. Is there anything can be done about that.
The whole anonymous off the grid bs fell out the window once he goes "just needs your phone for a Bluetooth connection" 😂
Everything went great with the build, flashing seemed to go ok. It never came up with a Bluetooth code however. I am still unable to connect to the android phone.
if you want a easy place to get 18650s go to the local vape store not the gas station that sells vapes but a actual vape store theyll most likley have 18650s in stock and decent high quality samsung and sony ones to boot as there may have been some situations in the 2010s that made us religously serious about using only the best genuine batterys
youll pay around 4-6 bucks per cell
brands Sony and Samsung Cells are some of the best on the market although you do not and will not need the top of the line cells the really high end ones are mainly for people who need a high power draw cell for example being able to draw 30-40 amps of current out of them for high end vape rigs
10a would be PLENTY especially considering youll be drawing half a amp at best
capacity (the mah or Ah number) get as big as you can afford thats your battery life the more of it the longer its gonna last
as long as its sony or samsung and in your budget youll be fine (ive not uses panasonics but ive heard no complaints about them)
although i will say that panasonic 10a 3450mah is a good price given its capacity
Thanks for the insight!
This comment saved me a headache, you're the man!
@@andrewb576 your most welcome btw if you see disposable vapes laying around on the floor or have freinds that use them just know the batteries in those are actually rechargable lithium cells usually around 350-600mah
i use them on my heltec v3 which has a charging circuit onboard and they work quite nice especially for being something free that would have gone in the trash
word of warning though whilst disposable vapes are not ultra toxic waste they have been in someones mouth and they do contain potent nicotine liquid so wear some gloves when taking them apart and wash your hands afterwards
im on arm linux ubuntu on rpi 5 and it wont flash i tried brave browser (and better chomium) and it just hangs on connecting.... can you help? whats up with the pos?
Mine was working with an old version of Meshtastic. Upgraded it and now have a blank screen. It's working, Bluetooth shows, but no display :(
This supreme version looks great, but I could not find any reason to pay almost 100€ for it. Only benefit i know is great GPS chip. Are there any other benefits Im missing (comparing it with 54€ version of lower t-beam)?
i think power consumption is much less, so the battery holds longer
Does ATAK can run using this radio? or is it too slow for ATAK
Can you plug a solar panel in for charging?
Do you know max current the T-Beam Supreme draws?
I picked up the 'M' version. I just think I will be able to skip the SoftRF step.
Yeah, although you’ll probably want the latest firmware anyways.
I had to get a usb-c data/power cable. My pc wouldn't recognize it with what wound up being a power only cable.
Computer acts like can't see the T-beam. Looking for a serial port. Anyone have any ideas???
Ahh, I may have figured it out. That cable came with a rechargeable flashlight. Probably is charge only rather than charge/data.
I like lots of buh ons to push,
18:49 exactly what is not stable a BETA ;-)
Because it's under continuous development... Therefore they can't call it a release version
Local hardware store stocks a huge variety of every random fastener and you're annoyed that you had to pay a couple bucks for them. Silly.
What do you think the markup is on one of those bolts? 8,000%?
@@Atlavox Considering the overhead for an entire isle dedicated to random fasteners that only ever get sold in small quantities after sitting for months - years, I'd wager quite a bit less than 8000%. Then add in the thievery that seems to be rampant these days and expect Ace isn't getting filthy rich off random 40cent fasteners.
T-Echo would be much cheaper.
I’m going to collect them all!
Cool cad files, but you aren't "building" anything. You are putting a complete Lora into a case. Click bait
Yeah, I told my General Contractor the same thing because he's just taking already complete nails and boards and just putting them together. He's not building anything new.
Build - _construct (something) by putting _*_parts or material_*_ together._
@@MyTube4Utoo Again, he "built" the case, not the LoRa. Title said "LoRa Radio Build Guide". Still click bait. I say that because building the actual radio using actual components is common, thus drawing in the clicks.