meshtastic/docs/hardware/devices/rak/base-boards.mdx

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id: base-board
title: RAK WisBlock Base Boards
sidebar_label: Base Boards
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Operation requires both a base board and a [core module](/docs/hardware/devices/rak/core-module).

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## RAK5005-O

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

- [RAK5005-O](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/rak5005-o-base-board) - 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](https://store.rakwireless.com/collections/wisblock-interface/products/adapter-module-rak13002).
  - **Connectors**
    - Connector for 3.7v LiPo battery (with charge controller)
    - Connector for 5v solar panel (max 5.5v)
    - I<sup>2</sup>C, 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.
:::

Further information on the RAK5005-O can be found on the [RAK Documentation Center](https://docs.rakwireless.com/Product-Categories/WisBlock/RAK5005-O/Overview/#product-description).

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## RAK19007

- [RAK19007](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/rak19007-wisblock-base-board-2nd-gen) - 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
    - It may be possible to add a user button using the [13002 IO module](https://store.rakwireless.com/collections/wisblock-interface/products/adapter-module-rak13002).
  - **Connectors**
    - Connector for 3.7v LiPo battery (with charge controller)
    - Connector for 5v solar panel (max 5.5v)
    - I<sup>2</sup>C, 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](https://docs.rakwireless.com/Product-Categories/WisBlock/RAK19007/Overview/#product-description).

### Resources
- Purchase Links:
  - US 
    - [Rokland](https://store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-wisblock-base-board-2nd-gen-rak19007-ver-b-pid-110082)
  - International
    - [RAK Wireless](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-base?variant=42441632284870)
    - [RAK Wireless Starter Kit](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit)

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## RAK19003

- [RAK19003](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-base-board-rak19003) - WisBlock's Mini Base Board.
  - **Slots**
    - (x1) Core Module slot
    - (x1) WisBlock IO 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](https://www.etsy.com/de/listing/1254963521/mini-io-expansion-board-for-rak-wireless).
  - **Connectors**
    - Connector for 3.7v LiPo battery (with charge controller)
    - Connector for 5v solar panel (max 5.5v)
    - I<sup>2</sup>C, 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](https://docs.rakwireless.com/Product-Categories/WisBlock/RAK19003/Overview/#product-description)

### Resources
- Purchase Links:
  - US 
    - [Rokland](https://store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-wisblock-mini-base-board-rak19003-ver-b-pid-306024)
  - International
    - [RAK Wireless](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-base?variant=42441632252102)

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## RAK19001

- [RAK19001](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/rak19001-wisblock-dual-io-base-board) - 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**
    - Connector for 3.7v LiPo battery (with charge controller)
    - Connector for 5v solar panel (max 5.5v)
    - Separate connector for non-rechargeable batteries
    - I<sup>2</sup>C, 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](https://docs.rakwireless.com/Product-Categories/WisBlock/RAK19001/Overview/#product-description).

### Resources
- Purchase Links:
  - US 
    - [Rokland](https://store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-wisblock-dual-io-base-board-rak19001-pid-110081)
  - International
    - [RAK Wireless](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-base?variant=42441631924422)


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