Hi @Vanthome, thanks for the information. That external mPCIe enclosure is a better solution and I can buy it on Amazon for a lower price than via Aliexpress! It also means that I should be able to use an RPi zero and connect/power everything via a small industrial USB hub with 7-24V which also solves the “up the tower” power challenge.
I note that the n-fuse website is listing it as available in Q3 2018. If there’s any early availability then I’m happy to test and write up a full howto to go on github or the TTN forum/website.
This thread will be the first where I will inform about availability. Would be great if you would write a TTN story about it.
Connection to a USB Hub we have not tried yet but an industrial grade one should be able to provide the 500mA steadily.
Unfortunately this card is not mPCIe compatible. It uses a supply voltage of 5V, which is not in mPCIe spec. It just uses mPCIe/mSATA/M.2 formfactor. But is not useable in a standard mPCIe slot.