T.A.L.O.N. — Tactical AmRRON LoRa Operational Node

Supply List

R1 Field Manual — Bill of Materials

The exact parts list from the TALON R1 build. Confirm quantities and current listings before ordering — third-party sellers change stock and specs often.

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⚠ Read before ordering — bulk quantities Many items on this list are only sold in bulk (10, 20, or even 300+ pieces per listing) — far more than one repeater needs. You will end up with leftover parts after building a single unit.

Get with your fellow Mesh group members and split orders — pool your builds together and buy as a group. One bulk order can supply hardware for several repeaters, since most of these items aren't sold individually.
ℹ Solar charging is optional The solar panel and its ZH 1.5mm connector kit (items 05 and 10) are not required if you are doing a short term deployment. This node can reasonably run 7–10 days of normal use on battery power alone without charging.
Note: Each row below is one item as sourced for the TALON R1 prototype build. Quantities shown are per single repeater — most connector/hardware kits below will supply several builds.
Total for one build (approx.) ~$138.87 + 2x 18650 cells
  1. RAK4631 Mini Starter Kit

    RAK4631 Mini Starter Kit (RAK19003 Base)

    Radio / brain of the node

    RAKwireless WisBlock Mini Meshtastic Starter Kit, US915 — RAK19003 base board + RAK4631 core (nRF52840 + SX1262).

    $31.97

    Buy on Amazon
  2. Samsung 30Q 18650 battery

    18650 Batteries — Samsung 30Q 3000mAh 15A

    Power — buy 2 per unit

    Genuine Samsung 30Q high-drain 18650 cells, sourced direct from a dedicated battery retailer.

    ~$5–6 each

    Buy at IMR Batteries
    Do not buy 18650 cells on Amazon. Quality cells are a must for this build — Amazon's marketplace is flooded with counterfeit, relabeled, and capacity-inflated 18650 batteries sold by third-party sellers. Buy only from a dedicated battery retailer (like IMR Batteries above) that stocks genuine, authenticated cells.
  3. IMREN 4-bay 18650 battery charger

    IMREN 4-Bay 18650/21700 Battery Charger

    Charging

    USB-C 4-bay smart charger for 18650/21700/20700/26650 Li-ion and Ni-MH/Ni-Cd cells — used to charge the repeater's batteries before deployment.

    $19.99

    Buy on Amazon
  4. Ltvystore 18650 battery case holder

    Ltvystore 18650 Battery Case Holder (2-Slot)

    Battery cage

    2-slot 18650 holder, parallel wiring, with solder pins/leads — mounts inside the enclosure to cage the two cells.

    $15.99

    Buy on Amazon
  5. FellDen micro solar panel with wire

    FellDen Micro Solar Panels with Wire (5-Pack)

    Solar charging

    5V 200mA photovoltaic cells, 110 x 60mm, wired leads — bed one into the lid with silicone sealant and terminate with a JST 1.5mm connector.

    Note: This node does not require this item if you are doing a short term deployment. You can reasonably expect a run time of 7–10 days of normal use without charging.

    $15.99

    Buy on Amazon
  6. LMioEtool waterproof junction box enclosure

    LMioEtool Waterproof Junction Box

    Weatherproof case

    IP65 ABS enclosure, 5.9 x 3.9 x 2.8 in (150 x 100 x 70mm), hinged clear/gray lid — the TALON R1 field enclosure.

    $9.89

    Buy on Amazon
  7. muzi works 915MHz whip antenna

    muzi ᴡᴏʀᴋꜱ 915MHz Whip Antenna

    RF — external antenna

    915MHz whip antenna for LoRa/Meshtastic, 17cm, black, SMA male connector.

    $12.90

    Buy on Amazon
  8. Ahoaepy U.FL to SMA pigtail cable

    Ahoaepy U.FL to SMA Pigtail (5-Pack, 4in)

    Antenna feedline

    RG178 U.FL/IPX MHF1 to SMA female pigtail jumper, 4 inch (10cm) — connects the RAK4631's onboard U.FL port to the bulkhead antenna.

    $7.19

    Buy on Amazon
  9. ZSDZFYLLK JST-PH 2.0mm connector kit

    ZSDZFYLLK JST-PH 2.0mm Connector Kit (20 Sets)

    Power connectors

    20 male/female JST-PH 2.0mm pairs with 10cm silicone wire leads — used for the battery-side power connections.

    $6.99

    Buy on Amazon
  10. daier JST ZH 1.5mm connector kit

    daier JST ZH 1.5mm Connector Kit (10 Sets)

    Power connectors — solar

    10 male/female ZH 1.5mm 2-pin connector pairs with wire leads — used to terminate the solar panel leads.

    Note: This node does not require this item if you are doing a short term deployment. You can reasonably expect a run time of 7–10 days of normal use without charging.

    $7.99

    Buy on Amazon
  11. M2.5 nylon standoff and screw kit

    M2.5 Nylon Standoff & Screw Kit (365pc)

    Mounting hardware

    365-piece black nylon M2.5 male/female hex standoff, screw, and nut assortment — mounts the RAK4631 board and battery holder inside the enclosure.

    $9.99

    Buy on Amazon