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@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ This build recipe will help you create an RNode that is suitable for mobile and
### Table of Contents
1. [Preparation](#prep)
2. [Supported Board](#devboard)
2. [Supported Boards](#devboard)
3. [Materials](#materials)
4. [Print Parts](#parts)
5. [Install Tools](#tools)
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In addition to the board, you will need a few other components to build this RNode.
- A suitable antenna. Most boards purchased online include a passable antenna, but you may want to upgrade it to a better one.
- 6 pieces of M2x6mm screws for assembling the case. Can be bought in most hardware stores or from online vendors.
- An optional NeoPixel RGB LED for displaying status, and TX/RX activity. If you do not want to add this, it can simply be omitted.
- The easiest way is to use the PCB-mounted NeoPixel "mini-buttons" manufactured by [adafruit.com](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1612). These fit exactly into the slot in the mounting position in the 3D-printed case, and are easy to connect cables to.
- An optional lithium-polymer battery.
- This RNode supports 3.7v, single-cell LiPo batteries
- 1.25mm JST connector
- The standard case can fit up to a 700mAh LP602248 battery
- Maximum battery dimensions for this case is 50mm x 25mm x 6mm
- There is a larger bottom casing available that fits 1100mAh batteries
- Maximum battery dimensions for this case is 50mm x 25mm x 12mm
- A suitable **antenna**. Most boards purchased online include a passable antenna, but you may want to upgrade it to a better one.
- 6 pieces of **M2x6mm screws** for assembling the case. Can be bought in most hardware stores or from online vendors.
- An optional **NeoPixel RGB LED** for displaying status, and TX/RX activity. If you do not want to add this, it can simply be omitted.
- The easiest way is to use the PCB-mounted NeoPixel "mini-buttons" manufactured by [adafruit.com](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1612). These fit exactly into the slot in the mounting position in the 3D-printed case, and are easy to connect cables to.
- An optional **lithium-polymer battery**.
- This RNode supports **3.7v**, **single-cell** LiPo batteries with a **1.25mm JST connector**
- The standard case can fit up to a 700mAh LP602248 battery
- Maximum battery dimensions for this case is 50mm x 25mm x 6mm
- There is a larger bottom casing available that fits 1100mAh batteries
- Maximum battery dimensions for this case is 50mm x 25mm x 12mm
### <a name="parts"></a>Step 4: 3D Print Parts
To complete the build of this RNode, you will need to 3D-print the parts for the casing. Download, extract and slice the STL files from the [parts package]({ASSET_PATH}3d/Handheld_RNode_Parts.7z) in your preffered software.
To complete the build of this RNode, you will need to 3D-print the parts for the casing. Download, extract and slice the STL files from the [parts package]({ASSET_PATH}3d/Handheld_RNode_Parts.7z) in your preferred software.
- Two of the parts should are LED light-guides, and should be printed in a semi-translucent material:
- Two of the parts are LED light-guides, and should be printed in a semi-translucent material:
- The `LED_Window.stl` file is a light-guide for the NeoPixel LED, mounted in the circular cutout at the top of the device.
- The `LED_Guide.stl` file is a light-guide for the power and charging LEDs, mounted in the rectangular grove at the bottom of the device.
- The rest of the parts can be printed in any material, but for durability and heat-resistance, PETG is recommended.
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3. You will now be asked what device this is, select the option **A Specific Kind of RNode**.
4. The installer will ask you what model your device is. Select the **Handheld RNode v2.x** option that matches the frequency band of your device.
5. The installer will display a summary of your choices. If you are satisfied, confirm your selection.
6. The installer will now automaticall install and configure the firmware and prepare the device for use.
6. The installer will now automatically install and configure the firmware and prepare the device for use.
> **Please Note!** If you are connected to the Internet while installing, the autoinstaller will automatically download any needed firmware files to a local cache before installing.
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If you need to extract the firmware from an existing RNode, run the following command:
```
rnodeconf --extract-firmware /dev/ttyUSB0
rnodeconf --extract
```
Remember to replace `/dev/ttyUSB0` with the port the RNode is actually connected to. If `rnodeconf` finds a working RNode on the specified port, it will extract and save the firmware from the device for later use. You can then run the auto-installer with the `--no-check` and `--fw-version`options to use the locally extracted file:
If `rnodeconf` finds a working RNode, it will extract and save the firmware from the device for later use. You can then run the auto-installer with the `--use-extracted` option to use the locally extracted file:
```
rnodeconf --autoinstall --no-check --fw-version 1.55
rnodeconf --autoinstall --use-extracted
```
Make sure to replace the version number with the one that actually matches the extracted firmware.
This also works for updating the firmware on existing RNodes, so you can extract a newer firmware from one RNode, and deploy it onto other RNodes using the same method. Just use the `--update` option instead of `--autoinstall`.
### <a name="assembly"></a>Step 7: Assembly