Store | URL | Description |
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Tindie | tindie.com | Our Official Store on Tindie |
Official Store | shop.uniteng.com | Our Official Store, Secure Payments By PayPal, Volume Discount Available |
The Nano Series devices are engineered to be a portable and durable solution for outdoor adventures such as hiking, piloting, skiing and more. They are designed to strike a balance between RF performance, size, ruggedness, and power efficiency, providing users with a reliable solution in various outdoor environments.
The Core Advantage of Nano Series
The Nano Series' Lora Antenna offers superior performance in various environments, including near the human body, due to its special design that minimize signal degradation and maintain efficient communication. In contrast, most other antennas currently available experience significant performance degradation when placed near the human body, as evidenced by a marked shift in resonant frequency and a substantial increase in VSWR, making them less suitable for wearable wireless devices. More Technical Information
For the firmware, all Nano Series devices come with pre-installed Meshtastic. More detials could be found in the The Latest Firmware section.
Meshtastic Frequency Bands Supported by Nano G2 Ultra[1]:
US (902.0Mhz to 928.0Mhz), EU_868 (869.4Mhz to 869.65Mhz), JP (920.8Mhz to 927.8Mhz), ANZ (915.0Mhz to 928.0Mhz), RU (868.7Mhz to 869.2Mhz), KR (920.0Mhz to 923.0Mhz), TW (920.0Mhz to 925.0Mhz), IN (865.0Mhz to 867.0Mhz), NZ_865 (864.0Mhz to 868.0Mhz), TH (920.0Mhz to 925.0Mhz), UA_868 (868.0Mhz to 868.6Mhz).
The primary design goal of the Meshtastic[2] Mesh Device Nano G2 Ultra is to reduce power consumption and improve battery life by using the low power MCU NRF52840 and optimizing the power relatived designs. The typical battery life is optimized to be about 5 days. Nano G2 Ultra and Nano G1 Explorer have exactly the same Lora front-end circuit design and internal wideband Lora antenna, which supports frequencies from 815 Mhz to 940 Mhz. The wideband antenna, combined with an optimized wideband Lora RF frontend circuit, enables the Nano G2 Ultra to work with the majority of regions' LoRa frequency bands around the world without the need for antenna changes. The design of the Nano G2 Ultra also takes into account the potential effect of the human body on its antenna performance, ensuring optimal RF performance even when carried in a pocket.
Editions | Nano G2 Ultra | Nano G1 Explorer |
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Core Research Areas | Low Power Design | Human Body Near Antenna (HBN) Wideband High Radiation Efficiency Planar Antenna and RF Front-end Design |
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Product Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
Current Hardware Version | 22 Sep 2023 | 06 Mar 2023 |
Lora RF Max Output Power | Up to 22 dBm | Up to 22 dBm |
LoRa Transceiver | SX1262 | SX1262 |
Lora Operation Frequency | Wideband from 815 Mhz to 940 Mhz | Wideband from 815 Mhz to 940 Mhz |
MCU | NRF52840 | ESP32 |
WIFI | - | YES |
Bluetooth | v5.4 | v4.2 |
Satellite Navigation | GPS, BDS | GPS, BDS |
Real-Time Clock (RTC) | NXP PCF8563 | - |
USB Connector | Type C | Type C |
Screen | 1.3 Inch OLED Screen | 1.3 Inch OLED Screen |
Battery | Optional 3.7V 603450 JST 1.25mm Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery | Optional 3.7V 603450 JST 1.25mm Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery |
Power Input Socket | USB Type C, JST 1.25mm Connector for Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery | USB Type C, JST 1.25mm Connector for Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery |
LoRa Antenna | Build In Wideband PCB Antenna | Build In Wideband PCB Antenna |
Accessories | Build In 10 Pin FPC Connector (0.5mm Pitch, 1x I2C, 6x GPIO, VCC3V3 and GND) Optional I2C Extension Board (1x GROVE I2C Socket and 1x SparkFun QWIIC I2C Socket for Sensors and Keyboard) |
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Typical Average Power Consumption | 14.24 mA @ 4.3V (Lora TX Power = 22 dBm, GPS OFF, Screen OFF, Two Nodes in Network) | 70.50 mA @ 4.3V (Lora TX Power = 22 dBm, GPS Low Power Mode, Screen OFF, Two Nodes in Network) |
Typical Scenarios | Hiking, Pilot, Skiing, Work with the majority of regions' LoRa frequency bands around the world without the need for Antenna changes. The typical battery life is optimized to be about 5 days (For Hardware Version 22 Sep 2023 or Later) | Hiking, Pilot, Skiing, Work with the majority of regions' LoRa frequency bands around the world without the need for Antenna changes. The typical battery life is optimized to be about 16 Hours. |
In general, Nano G2 Ultra is not designed to replace Nano G1 Explorer, Nano G2 Ultra focuses on low power, and Nano G1 Explorer supports WIFI.
Item | Description |
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Lora Operation Frequency | 815 Mhz to 940 Mhz |
Lora Max RF Output Power | 22 dBm |
VSWR of Lora PCB Antenna | < =1.5 @ 915 MHz and 868Mhz |
Gain of Lora PCB Antenna | 2.0 dBi, Omni-directional |
Impedance Bandwidth of Lora PCB Antenna | 815 Mhz to 940 Mhz for VSWR < = 2 |
Polarization of Lora PCB Antenna | Linear |
High-Precision Frequency Reference for Lora | 32MHz TCXO (+-1.5 ppm) |
Positioning And Navigation Module | Build-in GPS Module, LNA and Omni-directional Antenna. GPS and BDS are supported |
VSWR of GPS PCB Antenna | < =2 @ 1575.42 MHz, GPS L1 Band |
Impedance Bandwidth of GPS PCB Antenna | 1474 Mhz to 1590 Mhz for VSWR <= 2 |
Item | Description | Note |
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MAX Charging Current | 485 mA | |
Typical Charging Time | 3 Hours | From 0% to 100%, 3.7V 1200mAh 603450 JST 1.25 Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery |
Typical Battery Life | 5 Days | 1200mAh Li-Polymer Battery, Two Nodes in Network, Channel Options: Long Rang Fast, GPS set to OFF |
Item | Description |
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Size | 10cm x 5.8cm x 2.5cm |
Color | Black |
Weight | ~123g, optional 3.7V 1200mAh 603450 JST 1.25mm Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery installed |
Icon | Type | Name | Description |
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Button | Program Button | Single press changes the page of information displayed on the screen. Double press sends a broadcast message of the device position. |
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Button | Message Read Button | Single press clears New Message LED | |
Switch | GPS ON/OFF Switch | Toggle the switch up turns on the GPS Toggle the switch down turns off the GPS |
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Switch | LED or Buzzer Switch | Toggle the switch up selects Buzzer for Enhanced Message Notification Circuit Toggle the switch down selects LED for Enhanced Message Notification Circuit |
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Switch | Power ON/OFF Switch | Toggle the switch up turns on the device Toggle the switch down turns off the device |
Product | Download | Version |
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Schematics for Nano G2 Ultra | nano_g2_ultra_19_jun_2023.pdf | Version: 19 Jun 2023 |
Battery Charging LED Indicator (Red) | Battery Standby LED Indicator (Green) | Description |
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ON | OFF | Battery is being charged |
OFF | ON | Battery is full charged |
OFF | OFF | USB Type C is disconnected or Reverse Battery Protection |
BLINKING | ON | Powered by USB Type C and No battery installed |
Whether powered through USB Type-C or the Internal Li-Polymer Battery, the New Message LED Indicator will automatically activate upon system startup, until the user deactivates it using the Message Read Button. This indicator serves not only as a notification for new messages but also as a way to confirm that the built-in battery is functioning properly.
Similar as Nano G1 Explorer, the Nano G2 Ultra is also constructed by stacking up PCB boards.This method offers a good balance of cost and mechanical strength. An optional 3.7V 603450 JST 1.25mm Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery could be installed.
Note: Blue Rectangle - Nylon Machine Screws and Nuts
Item | Quantity |
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M3x12mm Screws | 2 |
M3x20mm Screws | 4 |
M3 Nuts | 6 |
Power Consumption Measurement will recently be updated to hardware version: 22 Sep 2023.
To test the power consumption when powered by battery, connect the Micro Power Analyzer to the Nano G2 Ultra's (Hardware Version: 19 Jun 2023) JST 1.25mm Connector for optional 3.7V 603450 Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery. The power supply voltage is set to 4.3V.
The following items will be measured:
The working mode of the GPS module is complicated, and the power consumption will be different in different modes. For example, when the Almanac and Ephemeris data expires, the Almanac and Ephemeris data need to be downloaded from the satellites, the power consumption of the GPS module will increase, and the positioning time will also increase.
Item | Measured Value | Note |
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Average Power Consumption | 14.24 mA @ 4.3V | Measurement Duration: 13 minutes and 32 seconds, Lora TX Power = 22 dBm, GPS OFF, Screen OFF, Two Nodes in Network |
Power Consumption when GPS OFF | a. Lora TX mode, Lora TX Power = 22 dBm, GPS OFF, Screen OFF = 138.85 mA @ 4.3V b. Lora RX mode, GPS OFF, Screen OFF = 14.43 mA @ 4.3V c. Lora RX mode, GPS OFF, Screen ON = 20.80 mA @ 4.3V |
1.3 Inch OLED Screen Power Consumption is about c - b = 20.80 mA - 14.43 mA = 6.37 mA @ 4.3V |
Power Consumption when GPS ON | e. Lora TX mode, Lora TX Power = 22 dBm, GPS ON, Screen OFF = 156.93 mA @ 4.3V f. Lora RX mode, GPS ON, Screen OFF = 36.63 mA @ 4.3V |
GPS Power Consumption is about f - b = 36.63 mA - 14.43 mA = 22.2 mA @ 4.3V |
Nano G2 Ultra and Nano G1 Explorer have exactly the same Lora front-end circuit design and internal wideband Lora antenna. For detailed test information, please refer to the WIKI page of Nano G1 Explorer.
TX Setting | Lora Region | Measured Output Power |
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22 dBm | Region = “US” | 23 dBm |
22 dBm | Region = “EU868” | 22.5 dBm |
Item | Measured Value |
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VSWR @ 915 MHz | 1.4297 |
VSWR @ 868 MHz | 1.4573 |
Impedance Bandwidth | 815 Mhz to 940 Mhz for VSWR <= 2 |
What is the Human Body Near Antenna (HBN) Problem
Item | Measured Value |
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VSWR @ 915 MHz | 1.757 |
VSWR @ 868 MHz | 1.936 |
Nano G2 Ultra and Nano G1 Explorer have exactly the same GPS front-end circuit design and internal GPS antenna. For detailed test information, please refer to the WIKI page of Nano G1 Explorer.
Item | Measured Value |
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VSWR @ 1575.42 MHz, GPS L1 Band | 1.605 |
Impedance Bandwidth | 1474 Mhz to 1590 Mhz for VSWR <= 2 (Efficiency>=90%) |
You will be alerted by either Active Buzzer or New Message LED when receiving an incoming message.
Execute following command by using Meshtastic CLI:
meshtastic --set external_notification.enabled true --set external_notification.alert_message true --set external_notification.output_ms 100 --set external_notification.active true
Output:
Connected to radio
Set external_notification.enabled to true
Set external_notification.alert_message to true
Set external_notification.output_ms to 100
Set external_notification.active to true
Writing modified preferences to device
Re-power the device, the incoming new message will result in 100ms alert or turn on New Message LED corresponding to the selection of "LED or Buzzer Switch".
More details: https://meshtastic.org/docs/settings/moduleconfig/external-notification
Community-Verified Compatible Batteries
These batteries have been verified by the user community for compatibility with the Nano G2 Ultra and are sold by third-party sellers. We have not tested the quality of the batteries, so we cannot make any guarantee for the quality of the batteries.
More Information
The Nano G2 Ultra includes an Internal Li-Polymer Battery Charger, and an optional 3.7V 603450 JST 1.25mm Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery can be installed. The built-in battery is expected to come with a protection board to prevent over-discharge. To install the battery, you need to remove the nylon nuts located within the four green rectangles and take off the battery cover.
Item | Description | Note |
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MAX Charging Current | 485 mA | |
Typical Charging Time | 3 Hours | From 0% to 100%, 3.7V 1200mAh 603450 JST 1.25 Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery |
Typical Battery Life | 5 Days | 1200mAh Li-Polymer Battery, Two Nodes in Network, Channel Options: Long Rang Fast, GPS set to OFF |
Meshtastic Mesh Device Nano G2 Ultra had been supported by the official meshtastic repository on Github starting from Pull Request #2660 and Meshtastic Firmware 2.1.21.97.
Firmware file: firmware-nano-g2-ultra-2.x.x.xxx.uf2
Before entering bootloader mode, please Toggle the LED or Buzzer Switch () down to select LED for Enhanced Message Notification Circuit. Otherwise, the buzzer will make noise because the bootloader will set all GPIOs to input mode.
Download and unzip the latest firmware from Meshtastic Downloads.
Once the file has finished copying onto the drive, the device will reboot and install the Meshtastic firmware.
Previous versions of the Meshtastic firmware may save stale data, causing devices to get stuck in a crash loop during startup. If you experience issues when upgrading your nRF52 device from a previous version of Meshtastic, you may need to perform a full factory reset of the internal flash memory.
Follow the guide to factory erase your nRF52 device before continuing to flash firmware.
More Information: https://meshtastic.org/docs/getting-started/flashing-firmware/nrf52/drag-n-drop
Bootloader and Meshtastic firmware are pre-installed, if there is no special reason, you don’t need to install the bootloader yourself.
If you are a developer, you need to use DAPLink or J-Link to install the bootloader through Serial Wire Debug (SWD) Port for nRF52840 .
Version | Date | Download | Description |
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0.6.4 | 25-Jul-2023 | nano_g2_nrf52840_bootloader-0.6.4_s140_6.1.1.hex.zip | Bootloader for Nano G2 Ultra |
The Android APP could be downloaded and installed from the Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.geeksville.mesh
APP Source Code: https://github.com/meshtastic/Meshtastic-Android/releases
The iOS APP could be downloaded and installed from following URL: https://meshtastic.org/docs/category/apple-apps
Python, Web Interface and MQTT are also supported by the Meshtastic. More information: https://meshtastic.org/docs/software
GPIO access is fundamentally dangerous because invalid options can physically damage or destroy your hardware. Ensure that you fully understand the schematic for your particular device before trying this.
Nano G2 Ultra has a 10 Pin FPC Connector (0.5mm Pitch), this Connector contains an I2C interface, 6 GPIO, VCC (3.3VDC) and GND. This connector can be used to support accessory designs.
The I2C Extension Board has two I2C sockets, which are used to connect GROVE[3], Adafruit STEMMA QT[4] and SparkFun QWIIC[5] devices. These two I2C sockets are based on the 10 Pin FPC Connector of Nano G2 Ultra.
Supported sensors connected to the I2C bus of the device will be automatically detected at startup. Environment Telemetry and Air Quality must be enabled for them to be instrumented and their readings sent over the mesh.
Sensor | I2C Address | Data Points |
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BMP280 | 0x76, 0x77 | Temperature and barometric pressure |
BME280 | 0x76, 0x77 | Temperature, barometric pressure and humidity |
BME680 | 0x76, 0x77 | Temperature, barometric pressure, humidity and air resistance |
MCP9808 | 0x18 | Temperature |
INA260 | 0x40, 0x41 | Current and Voltage |
INA219 | 0x40, 0x41 | Current and Voltage |
LPS22 | 0x5D, 0x5c | Barometric pressure |
SHTC3 | 0x70 | Temperature and humidity |
SHT31 | 0x44 | Temperature and humidity |
PMSA003I | 0x12 | Concentration units by size and particle counts by size |
More Information: https://meshtastic.org/docs/settings/moduleconfig/telemetry
Canned Message Module, I2C Extension Board and M5Stack CardKB[6] can turn Nano G2 Ultra into a stand-alone device, which can send and receive messages without a mobile phone.
More Information: https://meshtastic.org/docs/settings/moduleconfig/canned-message#cardkb
Nano G2 Ultra and I2C Extension Board are connected by 10 Pin FPC Connectors (0.5mm Pitch, Front Flip-Lock Actuator) and a 10cm FPC cable. The figure below explains in detail about how to operate the FPC Connector.
Before removing the sixth board, disconnect the battery. Be sure to disconnect the battery and USB cable to ensure the following operations will not damage the device.
Use a 10cm FPC cable to connect the 10 Pin FPC Connector (FPC2) on the green motherboard. Pass through the hole in the yellow rectangle and the four boards in the red rectangle in Step 1. Finally, connect the 10cm FPC cable to the 10 Pin FPC Connector (FPC1) on the I2C Extension Board. When connecting the 10cm FPC cable to connect the 10 Pin FPC Connector, always keep the blue plastic piece on the 10cm FPC cable facing towards you.
Install the Optional 3.7V 603450 JST 1.25mm Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery. Then install the I2C expansion board on top of the battery. The 10cm FPC cable can be placed on the top of the battery. The FPC cable allows 180-degree bending. The battery cover that comes with the device is not needed in this configuration, please keep it properly.
According to the Power Consumption Measurement, the settings related to battery life are mainly related to ATGM336H-5N Whole Constellation Positioning and Navigation Module (GPS) and 1.3 Inch OLED Screen.
For GPS, you can increase the GPS Update Interval to further reduce power consumption.
More Information about GPS Update Interval: https://meshtastic.org/docs/settings/config/position
For 1.3 Inch OLED Screen, you can decrease the Screen On Duration (display.screen_on_secs) to further reduce power consumption.
More Information about Screen On Duration (display.screen_on_secs): https://meshtastic.org/docs/settings/config/display
Part No. | Datasheet | Description |
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ATGM336H-5N | atgm336h-5n.pdf | High performance whole constellation positioning and navigation module |
DSB211SDN | dsa_dsbxxxsdn_en.pdf | 32.000MHz TCXO (+-1.5 ppm) |
TI TPS63051 | tps63051.pdf | Buck-Boost Converter |
RegionInfo. Retrieved Feb 20, 2023, from https://github.com/meshtastic/firmware/blob/afc75b25529590253c513f19e4b6f6f0ef94bf95/src/mesh/RadioInterface.cpp ↩︎
Meshtastic Project. Retrieved Feb 13, 2023, from https://meshtastic.org ↩︎
Grove I2C. Retrieved Jul 23, 2023, from https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/Grove_System/#grove-i2c ↩︎
Adafruit STEMMA QT. Retrieved Jul 24, 2023, from https://learn.adafruit.com/introducing-adafruit-stemma-qt/what-is-stemma-qt ↩︎
Qwiic Connect System. Retrieved Jul 23, 2023, from https://www.sparkfun.com/qwiic ↩︎
CardKB Mini Keyboard Programmable Unit V1.1 (MEGA8A). Retrieved Jul 23, 2023, from https://shop.m5stack.com/products/cardkb-mini-keyboard-programmable-unit-v1-1-mega8a ↩︎