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Author: sigil-03 <sigil@glyphs.tech>
Date:   Thu Aug 28 12:26:32 2025 -0600

    initial commit of requirements

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+# SOLAR POWERED LORA MESH NODE
+
+## REQUIREMENTS
+* support 915MHz LoRA 
+    * meshtastic FW
+    * interchangable antenna
+
+environment
+* outdoor-tolerant
+    * precipitation-proof (incl. hail)
+    * temperature-tolerant (-20F +120F ambient)
+* outdoor-mounted
+
+power
+* solar-powered
+* battery-backed
+* minimize standard operation power-consumption
+    * default operational state should use as little power as possible
+
+misc
+* remote admin
+* radio fault-tolerant
+* low-cost
+* easy construction
+* maximize self-manufacture
+    * 3d-printed enclosure
+* telemetry output
+    * PHT (pressure, humidity, temp)
+        * internal + external
+    * battery stats
+        * current + voltage
+    * panel voltage
+* TUI :3
+
+
+## SYSTEM
+### ENCLOSURE (?)
+### POWER (?)
+### ANTENNA (?)