Faketec
ProMicro nrf52 (faketec)
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📱 Companion Radio Overview
The “Faketec” is a community DIY project combining ProMicro nRF52 development board with LoRa module for budget mesh networking.
Key Features
- DIY Project: Build your own mesh device
- Budget Option: Lower cost using separate modules
- Educational: Learn about mesh hardware
- Community Driven: Open source design
✓ Pros
- ✔ DIY project
- ✔ Budget build option
- ✔ Educational
✗ Cons
- ✕ Requires assembly
- ✕ DIY expertise needed
- ✕ Limited support
Important Note
This is a DIY project requiring:
- Electronics assembly skills
- Software configuration knowledge
- Debug/troubleshooting abilities
- Not recommended for beginners
Setup Notes
- Assemble ProMicro board with LoRa module
- Flash with MeshCore Flasher
- See community documentation for wiring
- Requires external antenna
⚙️ Specifications
- MCU Chip
- nRF52840
- LoRa Chip
- SX1262
- Antenna
- External connector
- Price Range
- $20-35 (parts)