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Project update

FieldNode V4 — PCB Layout Complete

The FieldNode V4 PCB layout is complete and a prototype manufacturing package has been prepared.

V4 is a substantial redesign focused on flexible environmental sensing, with selectable sensor power, protected analogue inputs, I²C expansion, reed inputs, RS-485/Modbus and SDI-12 support.

A final independent review identified several small but important changes before fabrication, including an incorrect SDI-12 resistor value and improvements to reverse-battery protection.

Those changes are being incorporated before prototype production.