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Shell Works? $ / shell Pack mAh Video

Build gear

Shells are half the story. This is the bench kit we use to wire, seal, and sanity-check janknodes. Split into things you burn through per node and tools you buy once.

Consumables

Antennas, glue, connectors, flux. Budget these per node.

Item $ / unit Pack Notes
Pinecil + USB-C PD. The Pinecil ships without a power supply. Pair it with a USB-C PD brick that can deliver 20V at 3A (60W class). A 2-pack with long USB-C cables covers bench plus travel.

Bench tools

Buy once. Soldering → measure → fabrication → hand tools.

Item Price Notes

Heat-shrink, IPEX→SMA pigtails, and a bench supply are not cataloged yet. PR a PDP if you have a favorite listing.