Seeed Studio, solar repeater node

SenseCAP Solar Node P1 / P1-Pro

Name: SenseCAP Solar Node P1 / P1-Pro
Brand: Seeed Studio

A weather-resistant, solar-charged LoRa node meant to sit on a mast as a repeater. The P1-Pro adds four 18650 cells and GPS.

Manufacturer specs only Not yet available Meshtastic MeshCore

Best for

Extending a neighborhood mesh from a high, sunny mounting point.

Photo pending: we only show images we own or are licensed to use.

Strengths

Integrated 5 W solar panel (Meshtastic docs).
P1-Pro includes four 3,350 mAh 18650 cells and L76K GPS.
MeshCore repeater variant exists (EU retailer listing).

Limitations

Base P1 ships without batteries.
No IP rating stated in the sources we checked.
The MeshCore variant we found is sold by an EU retailer; confirm a US 915 MHz configuration and US availability.

What it does not do

Guarantee coverage. Range depends on height, terrain and other nodes.
Provide lightning protection. Mast installs need proper grounding.
Run both firmwares at once: Meshtastic and MeshCore variants are sold separately.

Specifications

From the cited source on 2026-10-26. "Not verified" means no source we checked published it.

MCU / radio	nRF52840 / SX1262^[1]
Frequency coverage	862 to 930 MHz^[1]
Solar panel	5 W integrated^[1]
Batteries	P1: 4 x 18650 slots, cells not included. P1-Pro: 4 x 3,350 mAh 18650 included^[1]
GPS	P1-Pro: XIAO L76K^[1]
IP rating	Not verified

Compatibility

Check	Status	Basis
Meshtastic	Documented: documented	Listed on Meshtastic supported hardware.
MeshCore	Likely: likely	An EU retailer sells a P1-Pro pre-installed with MeshCore repeater firmware. US variant not confirmed.
Frequency	862 to 930 MHz hardware; region set in firmware	US LoRa operation uses the 902 to 928 MHz band. Set the region in firmware.
Role	repeater	Usable without a phone.
Power input	5 W solar; USB-C charging	Match this to your battery path before buying.

"Documented" means the maker or project publishes support for this model. It does not mean we tested it. How we rate compatibility.

MeshCore and Meshtastic are separate firmware and network systems. Check the exact hardware model, firmware, regional radio setting and local coverage before buying. These low-data-rate systems do not replace emergency services or broadband.

Operate radio equipment within your local frequency, power and equipment-authorization rules. Firmware compatibility is not regulatory approval.

Before you buy

Outdoor mast work carries fall and lightning risks. Follow local codes.

Sources

Meshtastic: Seeed SenseCAP Solar Node, Meshtastic (project), read 2026-10-26.
SenseCAP Solar Node P1-Pro for MeshCore, WiMo (retailer), read 2026-10-26. EU retailer; variant pre-installed with MeshCore repeater firmware.

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