meshtastic/docs/hardware/devices/rak/peripherals.mdx

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## GPS Modules

### RAK12500

The [RAK12500 GPS sensor](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-gnss-location-module-rak12500) 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

### RAK1910

The [RAK1910 GPS sensor](https://store.rakwireless.com/collections/wisblock-sensor/products/rak1910-max-7q-gnss-location-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

### Resources
- RAK Documentation Center
  - [RAK12500](https://docs.rakwireless.com/Product-Categories/WisBlock/RAK12500/Overview/#product-description)
  - [RAK1910](https://docs.rakwireless.com/Product-Categories/WisBlock/RAK1910/Overview/#product-description)
- Purchase Links:
  - US
    - [Rokland RAK1910](https://store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-rak1910-wisblock-gnss-location-module)
    - [Rokland RAK12500](https://store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-rak12500-gnss-gps-location-module-u-blox-zoe-m8q)
  - International
    - [RAK Wireless RAK1910](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/rak1910-max-7q-gnss-location-sensor)
    - [RAK Wireless RAK12500](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-gnss-location-module-rak12500)

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## Buzzer

The [RAK18001 Buzzer Module](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-buzzer-module-rak18001) 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](https://docs.rakwireless.com/Product-Categories/WisBlock/RAK18001/Overview/#product-description)
- Purchase Links:
  - International
    - [RAK Wireless](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-buzzer-module-rak18001)

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## IO Module

The [RAK13002 IO Module](https://store.rakwireless.com/collections/wisblock-interface/products/adapter-module-rak13002) 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 I<sup>2</sup>C 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](https://docs.rakwireless.com/Product-Categories/WisBlock/RAK13002/Overview)
- Purchase Links:
  - US
    - [Rokland](https://store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-rak13002-wisblock-io-adapter-module)
  - International
    - [RAK Wireless](https://store.rakwireless.com/collections/wisblock-interface/products/adapter-module-rak13002)

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## Environmental Sensors

### RAK1901 Temperature and Humidity Sensor

The [RAK1901 Temperature and Humidity Sensor](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/rak1901-shtc3-temperature-humidity-sensor) is based on the Sensirion SHTC3 module and has the following features:

- Temperature measurement (Range -40&deg;C to +125&deg;C)
- Humidity measurement (Range 0% to 100%)
- Lower power consumption

### RAK-1902 Barometric Pressure Sensor

The [RAK1902 Barometric Pressure Sensor](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/rak1902-kps22hb-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](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/rak1906-bme680-environment-sensor) is based on the Bosch BME680 module and has the following features:

- Temperature measurement (Range -40&deg;C to +85&deg;C)
- Humidity measurement (Range 0% to 100%)
- Barometer measurement (Range 300 to 1100 hPa)
- Air Quality measurement

#### Resources
- RAK Documentation Center 
  - [RAK1901](https://docs.rakwireless.com/Product-Categories/WisBlock/RAK1901/Overview/#product-description)
  - [RAK1902](https://docs.rakwireless.com/Product-Categories/WisBlock/RAK1902/Overview/#product-description)
  - [RAK1906](https://docs.rakwireless.com/Product-Categories/WisBlock/RAK1906/Overview/#product-description)
- Purchase Links:
  - US
    - [Rokland RAK1901](https://store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-rak1901-temperature-and-humidity-sensor-sensirion-shtc3-pid-100001)
    - [Rokland RAK1902](https://store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-rak1902-barometric-pressure-sensor-stmicroelectronics-lps22hb-100010-2-pack)
    - [Rokland RAK1906](https://store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-rak1906-wisblock-environment-sensor-bosch-bme680)
  - International
    - [RAK Wireless RAK1901](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/rak1901-shtc3-temperature-humidity-sensor)
    - [RAK Wireless RAK1902](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/rak1902-kps22hb-barometric-pressure-sensor)
    - [RAK Wireless RAK1906](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/rak1906-bme680-environment-sensor)

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## RTC Module

The [RAK12002 WisBlock RTC Module](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/rtc-module-rak12002) 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, C or D, and is plug and play - no settings are required.

### Resources
- [RAK Documentation Center RAK12002](https://docs.rakwireless.com/Product-Categories/WisBlock/RAK12002/Overview/)
- Purchase Links:
  - US
    - [Rokland](https://store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-rak12002-rtc-module-micro-crystal-rv-3028-c7-pid-100032)
  - International
    - [RAK Wireless](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/rtc-module-rak12002)

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