# The BARGAIN basement part 3 **URL:** \ **Category:** Hardware\ **Created:** [October 3, 2017, 8:31am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-3/9852 "2017-10-03T08:31:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**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:** [November 3, 2017, 10:56am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-3/9852/54 "2017-11-03T10:56:49Z")
- 2 mm ![x521](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/c/cb9921750d54843e9f9f9205e4e2c3b2a7668093.jpg) ---
**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:** [November 3, 2017, 11:28am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-3/9852/55 "2017-11-03T11:28:28Z")
![Mega 2560 PRO (Embed)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/7/7f5a87b26d3981c6a494289845833f86eb6d0e3b.jpg) - [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Mega-2560-PRO-Embed-CH340G-ATmega2560-16AU-NO-pinheaders-Compatible-for-Arduino-Mega-2560/32802420999.html](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Mega-2560-PRO-Embed-CH340G-ATmega2560-16AU-NO-pinheaders-Compatible-for-Arduino-Mega-2560/32802420999.html) ---
**Author:** ![Oliv](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/oliv/32/33601_2.png) [@Oliv](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/Oliv)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2017, 11:43am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-3/9852/56 "2017-11-03T11:43:11Z")
You have the datasheet [here](http://www.hoperf.com/upload/rf/RFM95_96_97_98W.pdf), see p120 ---
**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:** [November 3, 2017, 12:51pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-3/9852/57 "2017-11-03T12:51:40Z")
> **[RockBLOCK 9603 - Iridium SatComm Module - WRL-14498 - SparkFun Electronics](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14498)** > > The RockBLOCK 9603 allows you to send and receive short messages from anywhere on Earth with a clear view of the sky. It works far beyond the reach of WiFi ---
**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:** [November 4, 2017, 8:09pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-3/9852/58 "2017-11-04T20:09:58Z")
I prefer the 3V3 version … [link](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Mega-2560-PROMINI-3-3V-ATmega2560-16AU-with-male-pinheaders-Compatible-for-Arduino-Mega-2560/32802346483.html) ---
**Author:** ![bluejedi](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/bluejedi/32/44639_2.png) [@bluejedi](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/bluejedi)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2017, 11:29am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-3/9852/59 "2017-11-06T11:29:19Z")
**20 pairs of JST 1.25mm 2-pin Cable Assemblies** Should fit Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 board ![25mm female cable assembly](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/1/11916224a764632f78dd4387760ce8ac827ee1d4.png) ![25mm](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/1/13121234c63e8bdb7feef03a2f4e2b24e9597d39.jpg) _(Some sellers list this 1.25mm connector as JST-PH or JST-XH which is incorrect because PH and XH have different spacings)._ The battery connector on the Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 board appears to be a Molex 1.25mm PicoBlade but these ‘JST 1.25mm’ connectors look very similar. > **[US $1.94 28% OFF|M89C20Pair Micro JST PH 1.25 2 PIN Male Female Plug Connector...](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/M89C20Pair-Micro-JST-PH-1-25-2-PIN-Male-Female-Plug-Connector-With-Wire-Cables-100mm/32808002559.html)** > > Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com ---
**Author:** ![Batilan](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/batilan/32/38420_2.png) [@Batilan](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/Batilan)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2017, 8:40am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-3/9852/60 "2017-11-07T08:40:14Z")
> **[iC880A-SPI - LoRaWAN Concentrator 868 MHz](https://shop.imst.de/wireless-modules/lora-products/8/ic880a-spi-lorawan-concentrator-868-mhz?c=11)** > > The iC880A-SPI is able to receive packets of different end devices send with different spreading factors on up to 8 channels in parallel. Due to the… price went down from €155 to €119 for this concentrator 🕶 I guess IMST wants to clear stock now all those TTN backers receive their GW’s soon Probably [hard for TTN to respond](https://shop.thethingsnetwork.com/) in a proper way not to upset their backers. 🤔 But let’s be fair: without TTN it would have been less likely to see all this disruption on the LoRaWAN market. ---
**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:** [November 7, 2017, 12:13pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-3/9852/64 "2017-11-07T12:13:32Z")
![tempir](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/d/d6d57f1f422238389d61e2dd002e4c344a7a5c86.jpg) - [http://www.icstation.com/cjmcu-mlx90614esf-infrared-temperature-sensor-communication-module-p-6863.html](http://www.icstation.com/cjmcu-mlx90614esf-infrared-temperature-sensor-communication-module-p-6863.html) ---
**Author:** ![Charles](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/charles/32/45146_2.png) [@Charles](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/Charles)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2017, 2:14pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-3/9852/65 "2017-11-07T14:14:28Z")
Could be awesome for my [reflow oven](https://github.com/UnifiedEngineering/T-962-improvements/wiki), get temp of PCB and not the oven 😉 Oup’s not, 50°C max ---
**Author:** ![Charles](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/charles/32/45146_2.png) [@Charles](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/Charles)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2017, 2:29pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-3/9852/66 "2017-11-07T14:29:13Z")
> [@Batilan](#): > > I guess IMST wants to clear stock now all those TTN backers receive their GW’s soon > > Probably hard for TTN to respond in a proper way not to upset their backers. 🤔 > > But let’s be fair: without TTN it would have been less likely to see all this disruption on the LoRaWAN market. May be $120 RAK831 concentrator is one of the cause also 😉 I still don’t understand why we don’t see any Raspberry PI concentrator, majority of user there are using concentrators with Raspberry (or clone). Having one that just plug on RPI will avoid us wire, shield and whatever. Memories for old TTN users, I’m really missing that one (bonus, had a GPS onboard) ![IMG_3965](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/3/32923d10309d599b8e138ee4a7b0e9273fb9489b.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![Batilan](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/batilan/32/38420_2.png) [@Batilan](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/Batilan)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2017, 2:31pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-3/9852/67 "2017-11-07T14:31:56Z")
> [@Charles](#): > > I still don’t understand why we don’t see any Raspberry PI concentrator, You mean something like [this](http://shop.imst.de/wireless-modules/lora-products/36/lite-gateway-demonstration-platform-for-lora-technology?number=409820)? Not sure if this one is on-topic 😊 ---
**Author:** ![Charles](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/charles/32/45146_2.png) [@Charles](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/Charles)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2017, 2:56pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-3/9852/68 "2017-11-07T14:56:43Z")
> [@Batilan](#): > > You mean something like this? Not sure if this one is on-topic 😊 Sure, off topic, but I’ve got this one form IMST, there is a RPI (B+, so no WiFi) adapter board, this mean height + price ---
**Author:** ![DeuxVis](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/deuxvis/32/40111_2.png) [@DeuxVis](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/DeuxVis)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2017, 9:56am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-3/9852/69 "2017-11-08T09:56:53Z")
I wanted to program some ESP8266 without soldering them on adapter boards. As I’ve seen some kind of pogo pins adapters on [hackaday.io](http://hackaday.io) doing this, I started to try and build one. Then I discovered this and for the price decided it was not worth my time to make it myself. Hopefully can help some of you - And, for @BoRRoZ, it’s from NL 🙂 > **[Flex NodeMCU BE ESP8266 development programmer (for ESP-12, ESP-08 & ESP-07) |...](https://www.ebay.com/itm/302180828486)** > > Next, several bottlenecks will pop-up, like Multiple programming This FNPB will exactly cover these problems for you. It's now just a matter of Start programming multiple ESP12s The FNPB can be externally powered (5V DC @ 600mA) or over USB. | eBay! I actually got this one : > **[Flex NodeMCU BE ESP8266 development programmer (for ESP-12, ESP-08 & ESP-07) |...](https://www.ebay.com/itm/302472695325)** > > Next, several bottlenecks will pop-up, like Multiple programming This FNPB will exactly cover these problems for you. It's now just a matter of Start programming multiple ESP12s The FNPB can be externally powered (5V DC @ 600mA) or over USB. | eBay! Pictures of what I received : ![Flex NodeMCU ESP8266 - package](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/b/baf22e047f9cc52bfc959aa1d836dbe1d615ebfa.jpg) ![Flex NodeMCU ESP8266 - module installed](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/6/6d6830967b355e428d040d6d22fdc0966d10a85a.jpg) ![Flex NodeMCU ESP8266 - bottom](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/3/375457f52f80cd1a78a4b7f78fbf30dcb01686f3.jpg) ---
**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:** [November 8, 2017, 4:05pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-3/9852/74 "2017-11-08T16:05:58Z")
**SATURDAY 11 NOVEMBER … online shopping !** > **[Nov 11 is Singles' Day: Things to know about the world's biggest annual online...](https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/nov-11-is-singles-day-things-to-know-about-the-worlds-biggest-annual-online-shopping-event)** > > Single and ready to mingle (in an online shopping festival)?. Read more at straitstimes.com. ---
**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:** [November 9, 2017, 7:14pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-3/9852/75 "2017-11-09T19:14:06Z")
11-11 special … will be updated ![11-1](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/9/951d5691cf4875d33f55bcebd54320566aba6522.jpg) _US $2.76 incl. shipping_ - [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/ALLISHOP-External-5DBi-868-MHz-Antenna-RP-SMA-Male-inner-hole-Wireless-868-Mhz-Router-Antenna/32771028265.html](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/ALLISHOP-External-5DBi-868-MHz-Antenna-RP-SMA-Male-inner-hole-Wireless-868-Mhz-Router-Antenna/32771028265.html) ![11-2](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/1/1037fe79c0f1c6b528b6e33f77df63c6083d3181.jpg) _US $16.20 incl.shipping_ - [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/868MHz-915MHz-SX1276-ESP32-LoRa-OLED-0-96-Inch-Blue-Display-Bluetooth-WIFI-ESP32-ESP-32/32837983106.html](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/868MHz-915MHz-SX1276-ESP32-LoRa-OLED-0-96-Inch-Blue-Display-Bluetooth-WIFI-ESP32-ESP-32/32837983106.html) ![11-3](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/8/817028a6b3b2dc1bd5dacb0c0a43709f40d95d09.jpg) _US $44.87 ex shipping_ - [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/868MHz-antenna-omni-fiberglass-antenna-10dBi-868MHz-outdoor-roof-glide-monitor-repeater-UHF-antenna-RFID-reader/32694420721.html](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/868MHz-antenna-omni-fiberglass-antenna-10dBi-868MHz-outdoor-roof-glide-monitor-repeater-UHF-antenna-RFID-reader/32694420721.html) ![11-4](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/b/bcdb5265cd77ce18c648f31cd70ab617e315bc34.jpg) _US $5.15 + US $1.29_ - [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Elcrow-Raspberry-Pi-Zero-USB-Hub-Powermanager-for-RPI-Zero-4-USB-Extension-Interface-DIY-Kit/32824784415.html](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Elcrow-Raspberry-Pi-Zero-USB-Hub-Powermanager-for-RPI-Zero-4-USB-Extension-Interface-DIY-Kit/32824784415.html) ![11-5](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/0/04b533d86ff3bd07f7f5cf8fbe5c60e63f9cb740.jpg) _€ 46,74 + € 1,79_ - [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/900MHz-12dBi-high-gain-omni-fiberglass-base-antenna-900MHz-outdoor-roof-monitor-antenna-N-female/32675964450.html](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/900MHz-12dBi-high-gain-omni-fiberglass-base-antenna-900MHz-outdoor-roof-monitor-antenna-N-female/32675964450.html) ---
**Author:** ![F\_Dam](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/f_dam/32/47456_2.png) [@F\_Dam](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/F_Dam)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2017, 8:54pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-3/9852/76 "2017-11-09T20:54:23Z")
Even cheaper ESP32 SX1276 Lora with a 3D wifi antenna: (Edit: 3D is what I called, not a real technical term 🙂 ) > **[US $14.3 |TTGO 868MHz/915MHz SX1276 ESP32 LoRa 0.96 Inch Blue OLED Display...](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/-/32840258107.html)** > > Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com ---
**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:** [November 9, 2017, 9:11pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-3/9852/77 "2017-11-09T21:11:23Z")
> **[iC880A-SPI](https://webshop.ideetron.nl/iC880A-SPI)** > > LoRaWAN Concentrator 868 MHz _€ 119,00_ ---
**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:** [November 10, 2017, 11:18am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-3/9852/78 "2017-11-10T11:18:01Z")
> **[HDMI Full HD Digital Inspection Microscope PCB Repair 10x-300x SMT SMD Camera |...](https://www.ebay.com/itm/HDMI-Full-HD-Digital-Inspection-Microscope-PCB-Repair-10x-300x-SMT-SMD-Camera/401366855164)** > > HDMI Full HD Digital Inspection Microscope PCB Repair 10x-300x SMT SMD Camera | Business & Industrial, CNC, Metalworking & Manufacturing, Semiconductor & PCB Manufacturing | eBay! _US $159.79 + $9.99_ [from germany](https://www.ebay.de/itm/Andonstar-HD-HDMI-10x-300x-USB-Digital-Microscope-for-PCB-Repair-Tool-DE-DHL/292315262056?) ---
**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:** [November 11, 2017, 9:02pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-3/9852/79 "2017-11-11T21:02:37Z")
![pms5003](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/2X/a/ab6b94b289f1cba38fc56ebd5edabf494ff6cebb.jpg) - [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/PMS5003-Sensor-Module-PM2-5-Air-Particle-Dust-laser-Sensor-Digital-Module-Electronic-DIY/32834164058.html](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/PMS5003-Sensor-Module-PM2-5-Air-Particle-Dust-laser-Sensor-Digital-Module-Electronic-DIY/32834164058.html) - [https://github.com/jbanaszczyk/pms5003](https://github.com/jbanaszczyk/pms5003) - [https://hackair-project.github.io/hackAir-Arduino/sensors/pms5003/](https://hackair-project.github.io/hackAir-Arduino/sensors/pms5003/) ---
**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:** [November 11, 2017, 10:50pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-3/9852/80 "2017-11-11T22:50:21Z")
Omg that antenna placement is wrong on every level [Previous page](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-3/9852.md?page=2) [Next page](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/the-bargain-basement-part-3/9852.md?page=4)