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id: faq
title: Frequenty Asked Questions (FAQ)
sidebar_label: Frequenty Asked Questions
title: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
sidebar_label: Frequently Asked Questions
slug: /getting-started/faq
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## General
Q: What is Meshtastic?
* Meshtastic is most awesome long range, low power communications service on the planet earth! That's not even an exageration!
* Meshtastic is most awesome long range, low power communications service on the planet earth! That's not even an exaggeration!
Q: Where can I get additional help, ask questions or bond with the Meshtastic community?
* After reading this FAQ and checking out the links on the left, there are two places ... The preferred place is to check out the [Fourm](https://meshtastic.discourse.group). There you can be part of our growing community and search for previosly posts that may be similar to what you're looking for. We also have the [Meshtastic Discord](https://discord.com/invite/UQJ5QuM7vq) server where you may connect with like minded people.
* After reading this FAQ and checking out the links on the left, there are two places... The preferred place is to check out the [Forum](https://meshtastic.discourse.group). There you can be part of our growing community and search for previous posts that may be similar to what you're looking for. We also have the [Meshtastic Discord](https://discord.com/invite/UQJ5QuM7vq) server where you may connect with like-minded people.
Q: How can I contribute to Meshtastic?
* Everyone contributes in a different way. Join the [Fourm](https://meshtastic.discourse.group) and/or the [Meshtastic Discord](https://discord.com/invite/UQJ5QuM7vq) and introduce yourself. We're all very friendly. If you'd like to pitch in some code, check out the [Developers](https://meshtastic.org/docs/developers) menu on the left.
* Everyone contributes in a different way. Join the [Forum](https://meshtastic.discourse.group) and/or the [Meshtastic Discord](https://discord.com/invite/UQJ5QuM7vq) and introduce yourself. We're all very friendly. If you'd like to pitch in some code, check out the [Developers](https://meshtastic.org/docs/developers) menu on the left.
## Device (aka Node)
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### Plugins
Q: What are Plugins?
* Plugins are features that expand the basic device functionalty and/or integrations with other services.
* Plugins are features that expand the basic device functionality and/or integrate with other services.
Q: What plugins do we have available?
* To see the list of available plugins, please go to: https://meshtastic.org/docs/software/plugins/plugins
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Q: What is a Secondary Channel?
* As this is a new feature, secondary Channels work on the device and the Python Script. Support for secondary channels by other clients are pending. For more information: https://meshtastic.org/docs/software/device/device-channels#how-to-use-secondary-channels
## Commmand Line / Python
## Command Line / Python
Q: How do I find out more about installing (and using) Meshtastic via command line?
* See https://meshtastic.org/docs/software/python/python-installation
Q: How do I find out more about using python to interact?
* See https://meshtastic.org/docs/software/python/python-usage

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id: wisBlock-hardware
title: Wisblock RAK4631
sidebar_label: WisBlock
title: RAK WisBlock 4631
sidebar_label: RAK WisBlock
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There is currently fledgling support for the WisBlock RAK4631 module. The WisBlock ecosystem allows for an expansion of sensor, display and I/O devices.
The RAK WisBlock is a low power modular hardware system that can be used to build Meshtastic devices. Soldering is only required for the OLED screen.
You will need a [base board](https://store.rakwireless.com/collections/wisblock-base), a [core 4631 LPWAN module](https://store.rakwireless.com/collections/wisblock-core/products/rak4631-lpwan-node) and optionally a [1910 GPS sensor](https://store.rakwireless.com/collections/wisblock-sensor/products/rak1910-max-7q-gnss-location-sensor) to build a Meshtastic device.
Both available base boards ([5005](https://store.rakwireless.com/collections/wisblock-base/products/rak5005-o-base-board) & [19003](https://store.rakwireless.com/collections/wisblock-base/products/wisblock-base-board-rak19003)) have a reset button, support an OLED screen, and have built in connectors for a 3.7V LIPO battery (max 4.3V) and 5V Solar panel (max 5.5V)
A user button is not possible with the 19003 base board, it may be possible to add a user button to the 5005 base board using the [13002 IO module](https://store.rakwireless.com/collections/wisblock-interface/products/adapter-module-rak13002).
The RAK 1910 GPS is supported on slot A of the 5005 board currently.
Flashing the firmware is a simple process connect your device via usb and click the reset button twice and a drive will appear on Windows Linux or Mac drag the appropriate .uf2 firmware file onto the root of the drive and the firmware will be updated.
There is currently no pin required to pair RAK devices via BLE.
* nRF52840 - Bluetooth BLE 5.0 and very low power consumption
* SX1262 - LoRa transceiver
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* Firmware file: `firmware-rak4631-1.x.x.uf2`
* [Purchase Link](https://docs.rakwireless.com/Product-Categories/WisBlock/RAK4631/Overview)
* [Installation instructions](https://docs.rakwireless.com/Product-Categories/WisBlock/RAK4631/Quickstart/#rak4631-lora-mesh-via-meshtastic)
* Dont forget to [update the bootloader](https://docs.rakwireless.com/Product-Categories/WisBlock/RAK4631/Quickstart/#updating-the-bootloader) first!
* RAK's [GitHub Page](https://github.com/RAKWireless/WisBlock) for the WisBlock