RAK WisBlock Supported Peripherals
- User Button
- GPS Module
- Buzzer
- I/O Module
- Environmental Sensors
- RTC Module
User Button
Any tactile momemtary push button is compatible as long as it is wired to the correct pins, here's a sample of a Push Button
The button is recommended to be used on the following base board's exposed pins or slots :
- RAK19007 on AIN1 (Pin 31) - See supporting instructions Here
- RAK19001 on IO5 (Pin 37)
Wiring
One side of the switch should be on GND and the other on the recommended Pin per your baseboard. The pin must be configured on the node using the app, webclient or CLI.
Resources
For more information on the User Button functionality refer to
GPS Modules
RAK12500
The RAK12500 GPS sensor is a newer GPS module and is generally preferred.
- uBlox Zoe-M8Q GNSS receiver
- GPS, GLONASS, QZSS and BeiDou satellite support
The RAK12500 is supported on the following base boards & slots:
- RAK19007 on slot A
- RAK19003 on slot C
- RAK19001 on slot F
RAK1910
The RAK1910 GPS sensor is the older of the supported GPS modules for RAK boards.
- uBlox MAX-7Q GPS module
- GPS and GLONASS satellite support
The RAK1910 is supported on the following base boards & slots:
- RAK5005-0 on slot A
- RAK19007 on slot A
- RAK19003 on slot C
- RAK19001 on slot F
Resources
- RAK Documentation Center
- Purchase Links:
- US
- International
Buzzer
The RAK18001 Buzzer Module is currently being tested for integration with the External Notifications plugin. There is currently a known conflict with buzzer if the module is placed in Slot D, although other slots should work.
Resources
- RAK Documentation Center RAK18001
- Purchase Links:
- International
IO Module
The RAK13002 IO Module can be used to, among other things, add a user button to the RAK base boards (excluding the RAK19003 Mini base board). It features a number of different interface options:
- 2x I2C interfaces
- 2x UART interfaces
- 1x SPI interface
- Upto 6x GPIOs
- 2x ADC interfaces
- 3.3v Power rails
There is development activity in progress to get sensors such as this added to the Meshtastic Core.
Resources
- RAK Documentation Center RAK13002
- Purchase Links:
- US
- International
Environmental Sensors
RAK1901 Temperature and Humidity Sensor
The RAK1901 Temperature and Humidity Sensor is based on the Sensirion SHTC3 module and has the following features:
- Temperature measurement (Range -40°C to +125°C)
- Humidity measurement (Range 0% to 100%)
- Lower power consumption
RAK-1902 Barometric Pressure Sensor
The RAK1902 Barometric Pressure Sensor is based on the STMicroelectronics LPS22HB module and has the following features:
- Barometer measurement (Range 260 to 1260 hPa)
- Low power consumption of 3uA
- Small form factor
RAK1906 Environment Sensor
The RAK1906 Environment Sensor is based on the Bosch BME680 module and has the following features:
- Temperature measurement (Range -40°C to +85°C)
- Humidity measurement (Range 0% to 100%)
- Barometer measurement (Range 300 to 1100 hPa)
- Air Quality measurement
Resources
- RAK Documentation Center
- Purchase Links:
RTC Module
The RAK12002 WisBlock RTC Module is a real-time-clock with a supercapacitor backup, allowing a node to maintain the correct time across reboots and for up to seven days without power. It operates on a crystal oscilator and communicates via the i2c interface. The module can be inserted into slots A, B or C (some users have reported issues with slot D) and is plug and play - no settings are required.
Resources
- RAK Documentation Center RAK12002
- Purchase Links:
- US
- International