RAK WisBlock Base Boards

Operation requires both a base board and a core module.

RAK5005-O

RAK5005-O

caution

The RAK5005-O is no longer in production. It is recommended to use the RAK19007 instead.

• RAK5005-O - The original WisBlock Base Board.
• Slots
  • (x1) Core Module slot
  • (x1) WisBlock IO Module slot
  • (x4) WisBlock Sensor Module slots
• Buttons
  • (x1) Reset Button
  • It may be possible to add a user button using the 13002 IO module.
• Connectors
  • JST PHR-2 connector for 3.7v LiPo battery (with charge controller)
  • JST-ZHR-2 connector for 5v solar panel (max 5.5v)
  • I²C, UART, GPIOs and analog input accessible with solder contacts
  • Micro USB port for debugging and power
• Screen Support
  • OLED screen support (OLED screen sold separately)

note

The RAK5005 (without the -O) is not compatible.

Connectors Diagram

Voltages

• JST PHR-2 connector for 3.7v LiPo battery.
  • Charge controller max charge rate is 500mAh.
  • Minimum input voltage for charging is 3.3v, maximum 4.3v.
• JST ZHR-2 connector for 5v solar panel.
  • Minimum input voltage to charge is 4.4v, maximum 5.5v.

Further information on the RAK5005-O can be found on the RAK Documentation Center.

RAK19007

RAK19007

• RAK19007 - WisBlock Base Board (2nd Generation, an upgrade to the RAK5005-O)
• Slots
  • (x1) Core Module slot
  • (x1) WisBlock IO Module slot
  • (x4) WisBlock Sensor Module slots
• Buttons
  • (x1) Reset Button
  • To add a user button, you can utilize the AIN1 pin, which is exposed as pin 31 in the firmware.
• Connectors
  • JST PHR-2 connector for 3.7v LiPo battery.
  • JST ZHR-2 connector for 5v solar panel.
  • I²C, UART, BOOT and GPIOs accessible with solder contacts
  • USB-C port for debugging and power
• Screen Support
  • OLED screen support (OLED screen sold separately)

Further information on the RAK19007 can be found on the RAK Documentation Center.

Connectors Diagram

Voltages

• JST PHR-2 connector for 3.7v LiPo battery.
  • Charge controller max charge rate is 350mAh.
  • Minimum input voltage for charging is 3.3v, maximum 4.3v.
• JST ZHR-2 connector for 5v solar panel.
  • Minimum input voltage to charge is 4.4v, maximum 5.5v.

Resources

• Purchase Links:
  • US
    • Rokland
  • International
    • RAK Wireless
    • RAK Wireless Starter Kit

RAK19003

RAK19003

• RAK19003 - WisBlock's Mini Base Board.
• Slots
  • (x1) Core Module slot
  • (x2) WisBlock Sensor Module slots
• Buttons
  • (x1) Reset Button
  • There is a 3rd party sensor module that breaks out the user button, available here.
• Connectors
  • JST PHR-2 connector for 3.7v LiPo battery.
  • JST ZHR-2 connector for 5v solar panel.
  • I²C, UART and BOOT headers accessible with solder contacts
  • USB-C port for debugging and power
• Screen Support
  • OLED screen support (OLED screen sold separately)

Further information on the RAK19003 can be found on the RAK Documentation Center

Connectors Diagram

Voltages

• JST PHR-2 connector for 3.7v LiPo battery.
  • Charge controller max charge rate is 350mAh.
  • Minimum input voltage for charging is 3.3v, maximum 4.3v.
• JST ZHR-2 connector for 5v solar panel.
  • Minimum input voltage to charge is 4.4v, maximum 5.5v.

Resources

• Purchase Links:
  • US
    • Rokland
  • International
    • RAK Wireless

RAK19001

RAK19001

• RAK19001 - WisBlock's Dual IO Base Board.
• Slots
  • (x1) Core Module slot
  • (x2) WisBlock IO Module slot
  • (x6) WisBlock Sensor Module slots
• Buttons
  • (x1) Reset Button
  • (x1) User-defined push button switch
  • (x1) Battery selector switch
  • On this board the PIN for user button (IO5) is available as a solder contact on the upper header row.
• Connectors
  • JST PHR-2 connector for 3.7v LiPo battery (with charge controller)
  • JST ZHR-2 connector for 5v solar panel (max 5.5v)
  • Separate FGH20005-S02M2W1B connector for non-rechargeable batteries
  • I²C, SPI, UART, BOOT and GPIOs accessible with solder contacts
  • USB-C port for debugging and power
• Screen Support
  • OLED screen support (OLED screen sold separately)

Further information on the RAK19001 can be found on the RAK Documentation Center.

Connectors Diagram

Voltages

• JST PHR-2 connector for 3.7v LiPo battery.
  • Charge controller max charge rate is 500mAh.
  • Minimum input voltage for charging is 3.3v, maximum 4.3v.
• JST ZHR-2 connector for 5v solar panel.
  • Minimum input voltage to charge is 4.4v, maximum 5.5v.
• FGH20005-S02M2W1B connector for non-rechargable battery.
  • Minimum required is 3.3v, typical 3.7v, maximum 5.5v.
  • Active battery is selected with the battery selector switch.

Resources

• Purchase Links:
  • US
    • Rokland
  • International
    • RAK Wireless