From 321b6b5bd5e78c05ba590d0d87e9186f84be153c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Garth Vander Houwen Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2021 22:17:15 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 1/6] Details about building RAK 4631 devices --- website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md | 10 +++++++++- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md b/website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md index 00977828..f19d7b79 100644 --- a/website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md +++ b/website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md @@ -4,7 +4,15 @@ title: Wisblock RAK4631 sidebar_label: 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 nrf52 based modular hardware system that can be used with Meshtastic. + +You need a base board, a core 4631 LPWAN module and optionally a 1910 GPS sensor to build a Meshtastic device. + +Currently the onboard reset button and OLED screen are supported by both base boards. + +The RAK 1910 GPS is supported on slot A currently which is only available on the 5005 base board. + +A user button has not yet been implemented on either RAK base board. * nRF52840 - Bluetooth BLE 5.0 and very low power consumption * SX1262 - LoRa transceiver From 965d0d860469f9b2ddf1857afecf78ac4a1bc626 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Garth Vander Houwen Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2021 22:21:35 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 2/6] add that the 19003 base board will not be able to support a user button --- website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md b/website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md index f19d7b79..2b83a402 100644 --- a/website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md +++ b/website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ Currently the onboard reset button and OLED screen are supported by both base bo The RAK 1910 GPS is supported on slot A currently which is only available on the 5005 base board. -A user button has not yet been implemented on either RAK base board. +A user button has not yet been implemented on either RAK base board and is not possible on the small 19003 base board. * nRF52840 - Bluetooth BLE 5.0 and very low power consumption * SX1262 - LoRa transceiver From c4ff0d4283e12487583c6b8df1fa80bf807b693a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Toby Murray Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 08:03:57 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 3/6] Spell check FAQ --- website/docs/getting-started/faq.md | 15 +++++++-------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) 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 - From f6d7c5791514ef9452a9b3a02ce29412d13c95b8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Garth Vander Houwen Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:52:21 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 4/6] Additional updates and links --- website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md | 19 +++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md b/website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md index 2b83a402..8f2a3a44 100644 --- a/website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md +++ b/website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md @@ -1,18 +1,22 @@ --- id: wisBlock-hardware -title: Wisblock RAK4631 -sidebar_label: WisBlock +title: RAK WisBlock 4631 +sidebar_label: RAK WisBlock --- -The RAK WisBlock is a low power nrf52 based modular hardware system that can be used with Meshtastic. +The RAK WisBlock is a low power modular hardware system that can be used to build Meshtastic devices. -You need a base board, a core 4631 LPWAN module and optionally a 1910 GPS sensor to build a Meshtastic device. +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. -Currently the onboard reset button and OLED screen are supported by both base boards. +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) -The RAK 1910 GPS is supported on slot A currently which is only available on the 5005 base board. +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). -A user button has not yet been implemented on either RAK base board and is not possible on the small 19003 base board. +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 @@ -32,7 +36,6 @@ A user button has not yet been implemented on either RAK base board and is not p * 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 From ed03ca7f6a5e7af426d214728dde0a7abf6b28cc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Garth Vander Houwen Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:54:07 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 5/6] make via casing consistant --- website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md b/website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md index 8f2a3a44..50533dbd 100644 --- a/website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md +++ b/website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ A user button is not possible with the 19003 base board, it may be possible to a 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. +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. From 69d21a8bb71cb8ba8d8f5cc6819775071ca72033 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Garth Vander Houwen Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:56:58 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 6/6] Call out only the screen requires soldering --- website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md b/website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md index 50533dbd..9c08dea5 100644 --- a/website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md +++ b/website/docs/hardware/rak4631.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ title: RAK WisBlock 4631 sidebar_label: RAK WisBlock --- -The RAK WisBlock is a low power modular hardware system that can be used to build Meshtastic 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.