**Hardware Recommendations** (Last Updated 21 FEB 2025)
Hi all, this is a curated text channel for pointing new #meshtastic users to known, good, working hardware.
The following recommendations are based member's experiences over the past few years. Master reference is in the Meshtastic Documentation. https://meshtastic.org/docs/introduction/
**Bare Boards:**
RAK4631 w/ 19003 or 19007 Base Board: https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit?variant=43884035080390
- Pros: Low Power, Modular Sensors.
- Cons: Unable to connect to Wi-Fi.
**Antennas:**
LINX ANT-916-CW-HW-SMA: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/te-connectivity-linx/ANT-916-CW-HW-SMA/2694126
- SMA Connector
Muzi Works Whip Antenna – 17cm: https://muzi.works/products/whip-antenna-17cm
- SMA Connector
Heltec GT-800 Antenna: https://heltec.org/project/gt-800-whip-antenna/
- SMA Connector
Alfa AOA-915-5ACM: https://store.rokland.com/products/alfa-aoa-915-5acm-5-dbi-omni-outdoor-915mhz-802-11ah-mini-antenna-for-lora-halow-application
- N-Type Connector
**Portable Nodes:**
SenseCAP Card Tracker T1000-E: https://www.seeedstudio.com/SenseCAP-Card-Tracker-T1000-E-for-Meshtastic-p-5913.html
Muzi Works H1: https://muzi.works/products/h1-complete-device-with-upgraded-whip-antenna-heltec-v3-running-meshtastic
Muzi Works R1: https://muzi.works/products/r1-with-external-antenna