Elecrow ThinkNode M1 - Ultimate MeshCore Companion

I've been playing with MeshCore for about a month now, and in that time I've had a chance to test out several different companion nodes. In addition to the ones you've seen me build on the channel (the Heltec V3 and Heltec V4 companions), I've also played with the Lilygo T-Desk and the Lilygo T-Deck Pro. But the one device I've been using more then anything is the topic of todays video - the Elecrow ThinkNode M1. I don't mind telling you that this is hands down my favourite device for MeshCore, and the one that's been travelling with me pretty much everywhere for the last 4 weeks. If you wan to know why, join me for this quick introduction and comparison to the "competition!! *Table of contents* 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Weight Comparison 03:30 "Volume" and on/off Switch 04:20 Shortcomings and Annoyances 05:15 Solving the Above Issues 07:10 Battery Life 00:00 Conclusions *Elecrow ThinkNode M1:* - Affiliate link: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=82721&awinaffid=2813396&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elecrow.com%2Fthinknode-m1-meshtastic-lora-signal-transceiver-powered-by-nrf52840-with-154-screen-support-gps.html?idd=6 - Non-affiliate link: https://www.elecrow.com/thinknode-m1-meshtastic-lora-signal-transceiver-powered-by-nrf52840-with-154-screen-support-gps.html?idd=6 *Foldable Antenna:* - Affiliate link: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3zTIKOJ - Non-affiliate link: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006883915865.html *SMA to RP-SMA adapter * - Affiliate link: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c43DYp35 - Non-affiliate link: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005474095529.html