RAK WisBlock Base Boards
Operation requires both a base board and a core module.
- RAK5005-O
- RAK19007
- RAK19003
- RAK19001
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
- JSTJSTA small keyed board connector used for battery and solar leads, such as PHR-2 for a LiPo battery and ZHR-2 for solar input. PHR-2 connector for 3.7v LiPo battery (with charge controller)
- JSTJSTA small keyed board connector used for battery and solar leads, such as PHR-2 for a LiPo battery and ZHR-2 for solar input.-ZHR-2 connector for 5v solar panel (max 5.5v)
- I2C, UARTUART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter). A serial interface used to communicate with a device over its pins or through a USB-to-serial bridge., GPIOsGPIO (General Purpose Input/Output). An uncommitted digital signal pin on a device. and analog input accessible with solder contacts
- Micro USBUSB (Universal Serial Bus). The wired connection used to power a device, flash firmware onto it, and communicate with it over serial. port for debugging and power
- Screen Support
- OLEDOLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode). A display type used on many Meshtastic devices. The OLED Type setting selects which panel driver the firmware uses. screen support (OLEDOLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode). A display type used on many Meshtastic devices. The OLED Type setting selects which panel driver the firmware uses. screen sold separately)
note
The RAK5005 (without the -O) is not compatible.
Connectors Diagram
Voltages
- JSTJSTA small keyed board connector used for battery and solar leads, such as PHR-2 for a LiPo battery and ZHR-2 for solar input. 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.
- JSTJSTA small keyed board connector used for battery and solar leads, such as PHR-2 for a LiPo battery and ZHR-2 for solar input. 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 - 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
- JSTJSTA small keyed board connector used for battery and solar leads, such as PHR-2 for a LiPo battery and ZHR-2 for solar input. PHR-2 connector for 3.7v LiPo battery.
- JSTJSTA small keyed board connector used for battery and solar leads, such as PHR-2 for a LiPo battery and ZHR-2 for solar input. ZHR-2 connector for 5v solar panel.
- I2C, UARTUART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter). A serial interface used to communicate with a device over its pins or through a USB-to-serial bridge., BOOT and GPIOsGPIO (General Purpose Input/Output). An uncommitted digital signal pin on a device. accessible with solder contacts
- USBUSB (Universal Serial Bus). The wired connection used to power a device, flash firmware onto it, and communicate with it over serial.-C port for debugging and power
- Screen Support
- OLEDOLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode). A display type used on many Meshtastic devices. The OLED Type setting selects which panel driver the firmware uses. screen support (OLEDOLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode). A display type used on many Meshtastic devices. The OLED Type setting selects which panel driver the firmware uses. screen sold separately)
Further information on the RAK19007 can be found on the RAK Documentation Center.
Connectors Diagram
Voltages
- JSTJSTA small keyed board connector used for battery and solar leads, such as PHR-2 for a LiPo battery and ZHR-2 for solar input. 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.
- JSTJSTA small keyed board connector used for battery and solar leads, such as PHR-2 for a LiPo battery and ZHR-2 for solar input. ZHR-2 connector for 5v solar panel.
- Minimum input voltage to charge is 4.4v, maximum 5.5v.
Resources
- Purchase Links:
RAK19003
- RAK19003 - WisBlock's Mini Base Board.
- Slots
- (x1) Core Module slot
- (x2) WisBlock Sensor Module slots
- Buttons
- (x1) Reset Button
- Connectors
- JSTJSTA small keyed board connector used for battery and solar leads, such as PHR-2 for a LiPo battery and ZHR-2 for solar input. PHR-2 connector for 3.7v LiPo battery.
- JSTJSTA small keyed board connector used for battery and solar leads, such as PHR-2 for a LiPo battery and ZHR-2 for solar input. ZHR-2 connector for 5v solar panel.
- I2C, UARTUART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter). A serial interface used to communicate with a device over its pins or through a USB-to-serial bridge. and BOOT headers accessible with solder contacts
- USBUSB (Universal Serial Bus). The wired connection used to power a device, flash firmware onto it, and communicate with it over serial.-C port for debugging and power
- Screen Support
- OLEDOLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode). A display type used on many Meshtastic devices. The OLED Type setting selects which panel driver the firmware uses. screen support (OLEDOLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode). A display type used on many Meshtastic devices. The OLED Type setting selects which panel driver the firmware uses. screen sold separately)
Further information on the RAK19003 can be found on the RAK Documentation Center
Connectors Diagram
Voltages
- JSTJSTA small keyed board connector used for battery and solar leads, such as PHR-2 for a LiPo battery and ZHR-2 for solar input. 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.
- JSTJSTA small keyed board connector used for battery and solar leads, such as PHR-2 for a LiPo battery and ZHR-2 for solar input. ZHR-2 connector for 5v solar panel.
- Minimum input voltage to charge is 4.4v, maximum 5.5v.
Resources
- Purchase Links:
- US
- International
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
- JSTJSTA small keyed board connector used for battery and solar leads, such as PHR-2 for a LiPo battery and ZHR-2 for solar input. PHR-2 connector for 3.7v LiPo battery (with charge controller)
- JSTJSTA small keyed board connector used for battery and solar leads, such as PHR-2 for a LiPo battery and ZHR-2 for solar input. ZHR-2 connector for 5v solar panel (max 5.5v)
- Separate FGH20005-S02M2W1B connector for non-rechargeable batteries
- I2C, SPISPI (Serial Peripheral Interface). A bus used between the microcontroller and peripherals such as the LoRa radio and the display., UARTUART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter). A serial interface used to communicate with a device over its pins or through a USB-to-serial bridge., BOOT and GPIOsGPIO (General Purpose Input/Output). An uncommitted digital signal pin on a device. accessible with solder contacts
- USBUSB (Universal Serial Bus). The wired connection used to power a device, flash firmware onto it, and communicate with it over serial.-C port for debugging and power
- Screen Support
- OLEDOLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode). A display type used on many Meshtastic devices. The OLED Type setting selects which panel driver the firmware uses. screen support (OLEDOLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode). A display type used on many Meshtastic devices. The OLED Type setting selects which panel driver the firmware uses. screen sold separately)
Further information on the RAK19001 can be found on the RAK Documentation Center.
Connectors Diagram
Voltages
- JSTJSTA small keyed board connector used for battery and solar leads, such as PHR-2 for a LiPo battery and ZHR-2 for solar input. 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.
- JSTJSTA small keyed board connector used for battery and solar leads, such as PHR-2 for a LiPo battery and ZHR-2 for solar input. ZHR-2 connector for 5v solar panel.
- Minimum input voltage to charge is 4.4v, maximum 5.5v.
- FGH20005-S02M2W1B connector for non-rechargeable 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
- International