# The BARGAIN basement part 2

**URL:** <https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-2/5977>\
**Category:** Hardware\
**Created:** [March 10, 2017, 11:05am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-2/5977 "2017-03-10T11:05:41Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/borroz/32/44234_2.png) [@BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/BoRRoZ)\
**Post date:** [April 6, 2017, 8:15am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-2/5977/62 "2017-04-06T08:15:54Z")

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![](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/3/348cf00376f0087372f1ef8c4d6a7938dd227eee.jpg)

- [http://www.ebay.com/itm/181804905817](http://www.ebay.com/itm/181804905817)

![](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/6/6d120c64c6cacd91a4dd472246cba237750d6cc7.jpg)

- [http://www.ebay.com/itm/PCB-Hole-Plugging-Type-CR-LIR2450-Button-Cell-Holder-5-Pcs-Black-N3-/121928703530](http://www.ebay.com/itm/PCB-Hole-Plugging-Type-CR-LIR2450-Button-Cell-Holder-5-Pcs-Black-N3-/121928703530)

![](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/c/cd1bb693c01b55f640ffbf8c88bc67e782a786a9.jpg)

_bigger then ‘normal’ coincells !_

![](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/6/6c285ccdaa8185ad0dbc9441a16033e941781dc0.jpg)

_DIY charger - replace R4 with 33K_

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**Author:** ![BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/borroz/32/44234_2.png) [@BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/BoRRoZ)\
**Post date:** [April 7, 2017, 10:49am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-2/5977/63 "2017-04-07T10:49:18Z")

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![](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/8/855ca8a7a36ef61f54cb185a58d3cff24c4861db.png)

**[SALE](http://www.icstation.com/zone-c-524.html)**

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**Author:** ![BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/borroz/32/44234_2.png) [@BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/BoRRoZ)\
**Post date:** [April 8, 2017, 8:34pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-2/5977/64 "2017-04-08T20:34:34Z")

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![](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/b/b77c6b27b891f59bfd75e1a2dbeb8b97fdf13b22.jpg)

- [http://www.siglent.eu/sds1202x-e.html](http://www.siglent.eu/sds1202x-e.html)

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**Author:** ![BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/borroz/32/44234_2.png) [@BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/BoRRoZ)\
**Post date:** [April 10, 2017, 12:41pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-2/5977/65 "2017-04-10T12:41:38Z")

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![](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/7/7228003f0249975b21dfd82221cd5f509fa7cdd4.jpg)

- [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-Sunhans-790-2700MHz-15dBi-Omnidirectional-Fiberglass-Antenna-For-3G-4G-GSM-CDMA-WCDMA-Cell-Phone/2035550182.html](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-Sunhans-790-2700MHz-15dBi-Omnidirectional-Fiberglass-Antenna-For-3G-4G-GSM-CDMA-WCDMA-Cell-Phone/2035550182.html)

**[10 dbi model](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-Sunhans-790-2700MHz-15dBi-Omnidirectional-Fiberglass-Antenna-For-3G-4G-GSM-CDMA-WCDMA-Cell-Phone/2035550182.html?)**

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**Author:** ![BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/borroz/32/44234_2.png) [@BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/BoRRoZ)\
**Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 7:17pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-2/5977/66 "2017-04-12T19:17:08Z")

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![](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/1/12bba05874eb6468e1b29ee666d38fd100d60fa9.jpg)

- [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Mini-6V-1W-Solar-Panel-Solar-System-Module-DIY-For-Battery-Cell-Phone-Toys-Chargers-Portable/32743271890.html](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Mini-6V-1W-Solar-Panel-Solar-System-Module-DIY-For-Battery-Cell-Phone-Toys-Chargers-Portable/32743271890.html)

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**Author:** ![BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/borroz/32/44234_2.png) [@BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/BoRRoZ)\
**Post date:** [April 13, 2017, 2:24pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-2/5977/67 "2017-04-13T14:24:10Z")

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![](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/9/95f24adbbcb77a0746448f4a1868a420534fb950.jpg)

- [https://www.tindie.com/products/onehorse/air-quality-sensors/](https://www.tindie.com/products/onehorse/air-quality-sensors/)

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**Author:** ![BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/borroz/32/44234_2.png) [@BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/BoRRoZ)\
**Post date:** [April 14, 2017, 10:55am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-2/5977/68 "2017-04-14T10:55:47Z")

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![](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/6/6f24ab43ca8900a2334c6d59475d72e26f251272.jpg)

- [http://www.volumerate.com/product/7-hd-hdmi-lcd-display-screen-monitor-vga-hdmi-av-audio-844412923](http://www.volumerate.com/product/7-hd-hdmi-lcd-display-screen-monitor-vga-hdmi-av-audio-844412923)

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**Author:** ![BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/borroz/32/44234_2.png) [@BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/BoRRoZ)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2017, 3:36pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-2/5977/69 "2017-04-15T15:36:33Z")

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> **[NEO-7M GPS Satellite Positioning Module for Arduino STM32 C51 Replace NEO-6M...](https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-GPS-Neo-6m-Satellite-Positioning-Module-51-SCM-MCU-for-Arduino-STM32-C51-/172626639437)**
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> With a USB interface, you can watch the computer positioning effect directly phone line. with SMA interface can be directly connected to an active antenna SMA. with the passive ceramic antenna and passive antenna amplifier, make better use of the...

  
_US $9.89 incl. shipping_

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**Author:** ![paulb](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/paulb/32/44714_2.png) [@paulb](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/paulb)\
**Post date:** [April 20, 2017, 7:46am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-2/5977/70 "2017-04-20T07:46:34Z")

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> **[GYNEO6MV2 GPS Module NEO-6M GY-NEO6MV2 Board with Antenna for Arduino | eBay](https://www.ebay.com/itm/GYNEO6MV2-GPS-Module-NEO-6M-GY-NEO6MV2-Board-with-Antenna-for-Arduino/311772823171?_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1&_trkparms=aid%3D2220072%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D40130%26meid%3Db9465de90f644a328da4130de4c36ffa%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D172626639437)**
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> 1PCS x Antenna. Interface: RS232 TTL. Power: 3-5v. | eBay!

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**Author:** ![jmarcelino](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/jmarcelino/32/46753_2.png) [@jmarcelino](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/jmarcelino)\
**Post date:** [April 22, 2017, 9:43pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-2/5977/71 "2017-04-22T21:43:07Z")

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Mini PCI-E PCI-Express to USB Adapter With SIM Slot Card for WWAN/LTE Module $14.11 + $2.39 shipping

This lets you use the much cheaper PCI-E 3G/4G cards meant for laptops for and connect them via USB. Will try it with the Raspberry Pi.

[http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/eYzvZjM](http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/eYzvZjM)

![](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/e/e0d7e58784f81c6d5af2ad8563a31b97da6c00be.jpg)

**NOTE: It does not include the 3G/4G card, just the adapter**

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**Author:** ![BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/borroz/32/44234_2.png) [@BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/BoRRoZ)\
**Post date:** [April 26, 2017, 12:52pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-2/5977/72 "2017-04-26T12:52:06Z")

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[x] antenna  
[x] cable - [http://www.ebay.com/itm/151996561687](http://www.ebay.com/itm/151996561687)  
[] gateway

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**Author:** ![BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/borroz/32/44234_2.png) [@BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/BoRRoZ)\
**Post date:** [April 26, 2017, 4:20pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-2/5977/73 "2017-04-26T16:20:55Z")

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> **[5V UPS Power Diy Board Charger & Step-up DC DC Converter Module 3.7V Li-ion LiPo...](https://www.ebay.com/itm/5V-UPS-Power-Diy-Board-Charger-Step-up-DC-DC-Converter-Module-3-7V-Li-ion-LiPo/282352753274)**
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> Output current : 0-1.2A（5V）;. Module No.: DD05CVSB\_5V. | eBay!

![](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/b/b18dc9bb774a2a63dd5206a8b9f5bd266fbf3082.jpg)

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**Author:** ![BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/borroz/32/44234_2.png) [@BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/BoRRoZ)\
**Post date:** [April 27, 2017, 7:06am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-2/5977/74 "2017-04-27T07:06:13Z")

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> **[New DC-DC 3V/3.3V/3.7V/4.2V to 5V USB 2A Step Up Power Module Vehicle Charger |...](https://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-DC-Step-up-Converter-3V-3-7V-4-2V-to-5V-3A-15W-Lithium-battery-Boost-Power/141857046976)**
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> New DC-DC 3V/3.3V/3.7V/4.2V to 5V USB 2A Step Up Power Module Vehicle Charger | Business & Industrial, Electrical Equipment & Supplies, Power Supplies | eBay!

if you need a DC-DC lipo to 5V converter with a bit more (peak) power this one is good.

![](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/2/24a85910cf71665ed839e24e8145f305157d7d35.jpg)

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**Author:** ![Orictosh](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/orictosh/32/31602_2.png) [@Orictosh](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/Orictosh)\
**Post date:** [April 27, 2017, 5:40pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-2/5977/75 "2017-04-27T17:40:22Z")

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Here is a suitable outside antenna with a SMA connector.  
It supports 433/868Mhz and GSM 900/1800/1900MHz/UMTS and has gain of +3dB

> **[Outside Antenna 433/868/900/1800/1900 MHZ SMA CONNECTOR - 3D Print and Stuff](http://www.3dprintandstuff.co.uk/shop/outside-antenna-43386890018001900-mhz-sma-connector)**
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> Outside Antenna 433/868/900/1800/1900 MHz SMA CONNECTOR Need a suitable antenna for your wireless, low power, long-range project? This antenna 433/868/900/1800/1900 MHz SMA is suitable for mounting outside, it’s wall mounted, the cable is flush and...

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**Author:** ![ursm](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/ursm/32/46475_2.png) [@ursm](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/ursm)\
**Post date:** [April 28, 2017, 9:15am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-2/5977/76 "2017-04-28T09:15:14Z")

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somebody played with [this](http://www.hoperf.com/rf_transceiver/Enhanced_Power/RFM95PW.html)? RFM95PW  
 ![](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/1/1bfca155e99f470044f2919c2b9ede75e9092700.jpg)  
according to the data sheet it should to be sw-compatible with the “small” module, but gives more power

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**Author:** ![arjanvanb](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/arjanvanb/32/46626_2.png) [@arjanvanb](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/arjanvanb)\
**Post date:** [April 28, 2017, 9:38am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-2/5977/77 "2017-04-28T09:38:19Z")

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> [@ursm](#):
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> but gives more power

…not my cup of tea, but curious: why would one need that? (Assuming one wants to adhere to regulations.)

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**Author:** ![Epyon](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/epyon/32/8479_2.png) [@Epyon](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/Epyon)\
**Post date:** [April 28, 2017, 9:39am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-2/5977/78 "2017-04-28T09:39:50Z")

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Other regions, e.g. Asia, allow much higher EIRP than Europe. I thought Korea even went up to 200mW.

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**Author:** ![BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/borroz/32/44234_2.png) [@BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/BoRRoZ)\
**Post date:** [April 30, 2017, 11:31am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-2/5977/79 "2017-04-30T11:31:36Z")

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![](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/f/ffc634c41f2a8c731a2c3437213b04ab2ad73e94.jpg)

> **[US $24.99 |Elecrow A7 GSM GPRS GPS Module met Mega32U4 3 In 1 Development Board...](https://nl.aliexpress.com/store/product/Elecrow-Mega32U4-with-A7-GSM-GPRS-GPS-Module-A6-A6C-DIY-Kit-Newest-Development-Board-Integrated/1306340_32790443050.html)**
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> Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com

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**Author:** ![BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/borroz/32/44234_2.png) [@BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/BoRRoZ)\
**Post date:** [May 2, 2017, 10:58am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-2/5977/80 "2017-05-02T10:58:21Z")

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![](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/9/9351285e23ffa3ae42f5b0901b7ab11e4dc408f0.jpg)

[blackberry style trackball](https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/ICSH044A-ICSTATION-Blackberry-Trackball-Breakout-Board/1829717_32568111155.html)

[arduino code](https://github.com/sparkfun/Blackberry_Trackballer_Breakout/blob/master/Firmware/SparkFun_BlackBerry_Trackballer_Breakout_Demo/SparkFun_BlackBerry_Trackballer_Breakout_Demo.ino)

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**Author:** ![BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/borroz/32/44234_2.png) [@BoRRoZ](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/BoRRoZ)\
**Post date:** [May 2, 2017, 2:16pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-2/5977/81 "2017-05-02T14:16:08Z")

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![](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/4/483ce90d3789b3277c338c4c4cdcded522b37090.jpg)

[https://www.antratek.nl/seeeduino-lorawan-with-gps](https://www.antratek.nl/seeeduino-lorawan-with-gps)

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