diff --git a/website/docs/getting-started/faq.md b/website/docs/getting-started/faq.md index 7de2fec9..8b2dff67 100644 --- a/website/docs/getting-started/faq.md +++ b/website/docs/getting-started/faq.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ --- 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 --- import Tabs from '@theme/Tabs'; @@ -23,13 +23,13 @@ import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem'; ## 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) @@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ Q: How can I tell the device not to sleep? ### 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 @@ -132,11 +132,10 @@ Q: What is a Primary Channel? 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 - diff --git a/website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md b/website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md index 00977828..9c08dea5 100644 --- a/website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md +++ b/website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md @@ -1,10 +1,22 @@ --- id: wisBlock-hardware -title: Wisblock RAK4631 -sidebar_label: WisBlock +title: RAK WisBlock 4631 +sidebar_label: RAK WisBlock --- -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 @@ -24,7 +36,6 @@ There is currently fledgling support for the WisBlock RAK4631 module. The WisBlo * 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