Heltec Capsule Sensor V3: Initial Thoughts and Quick Overview - LoRa Meshtastic
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Welcome back to The Hobbyist! In this video, I dive into the Heltec Capsule Sensor V3, a cutting-edge portable LoRa/LoRaWAN Meshtastic device designed for tech enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. Join me as I unbox this compact device and share my initial thoughts and quick overview of its features and performance.
Key Features of the Heltec Capsule Sensor V3:
* Advanced Technology: Powered by the ESP32-S3 and SX1262, this device supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and LoRa communication.
* Modular Design: Adaptable to different sensors with a BTB interface, allowing for customization without needing expert IoT knowledge.
* Built-In GPS: Ideal for location tracking, making it perfect for camping and hiking trips.
* Rechargeable Battery: Comes with a 250mAh battery and magnetic suction charging port, ensuring convenience and portability.
* Durable and Stylish: High-strength plastic body with IP65 waterproof rating, designed to withstand complex environments.
What You'll Learn:
* My initial impressions of the Heltec Capsule Sensor V3 after a week of testing.
* A brief overview of the unboxing experience and what’s included in the package.
* Insights into the device's performance, battery life, and usability in real-world scenarios.
* An honest discussion on the marketing claims vs. actual performance.
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This video is just the beginning! I plan to conduct more in-depth testing in various environments and will share a full review soon. If you’re interested in advanced tech for your outdoor adventures or just love innovative gadgets, make sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you don't miss out!
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00:00 Introduction
01:10 Initial Thoughts
04:16 GPS Config Info
06:57 "Unboxing"
07:41 Battery Life
13:46 Teardown
16:12 I'm Buying Another One? But Why?
18:36 Final Thoughts
Пікірлер: 16
I finally got it on Amazon!
I manage to fit Nitecore 16340 NL169 950mAh to existing original case. Now I got 5:37 hours of battery life!
@TechTinkerHobbyist
18 күн бұрын
Nice, that's a great idea! I have one of those batts, seems like a pretty tight fit. U modify the case at all? I feel like I might need to grind a little off the screws posts...
@valroosna
17 күн бұрын
@@TechTinkerHobbyist Yeah, I shaved off 1 mm from the screw posts and 1 mm from the internal surface where the new battery contacts the case.
Ironically i had the same thought about the battery swap. and also had a use case to have a battery pack. informative device unboxing video. look forward to more videos.
@TechTinkerHobbyist
Ай бұрын
Thanks!
Wish they'd done a bigger battery, not used esp32, and just jad usb c charging. Dont want to bring a dedicated cable to charge this while backpacking. Or a small USB C female adapter instead of the male side cable. Keep looking for a good way to have text comms among my group on long hiking trips. Radios are cool but you've got to be paying attention or you miss it and we're all ADD as hell.
@TechTinkerHobbyist
Ай бұрын
agreed 100%
I would love a 3D printed case option
@TechTinkerHobbyist
4 күн бұрын
Working on trying to get a 3d printer then its on :)
what was the practical/usable range in miles/kilometers on these units?
@TechTinkerHobbyist
4 күн бұрын
That is a hard question to answer simply as local topography plays a significant role. If you are in a relatively flat area and have a good external antenna you can go many miles. I live in SoCal which is far from flat and have picked up stations directly 20-30 miles away when I had my unit outside in a tree. However, I would say the typical range you could expect is a few miles for most stations. Again this is highly dependent on the local terrain and if you are using the stock antenna or not...
Had the same issue with GPS, unfortunately, I tried to flash it with the firmware on heltec website, but I guess it broke something as I can't get it connected to the Bluetooth at all, I can still access the flash web page though.
@TechTinkerHobbyist
Ай бұрын
huh, that's weird. I also flashed one of my 2 devices with the firmware I found on Heltec's site and it still worked fine. I have read about people having some inconsistent devices delivered to so I am betting the QC on these isnt too great. Something else to think about, the WiFi and Bluetooth modules are shared and can't both be used at once. If your device is in WiFi mode the Bluetooth will not work. Not sure thats the issue but something to look at... Otherwise I would contact them and send it back. Good luck!
@mohammedalmusimie
Ай бұрын
@TechTinkerHobbyist I managed to get it working again finally, after a thousand random flashes. Add to that the GPS is working as you mentioned even when it shows as disabled. Appreciate your video man.
@TechTinkerHobbyist
Ай бұрын
awesome, great to hear u got it going!