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### I'd like to write a module. How do I get started?
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API documentation for creating modules is available [here](/docs/development/module-api).
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API documentation for creating modules is available [here](/docs/development/device/module-api).
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- **Bandwidth:** 125
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- **Spread Factor:** 12
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- **Coding Rate:** 4/8
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- **Devices A:** [LILYGO TTGO T-Beam w/ SX1262](/docs/hardware/devices/tbeam)
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- **Device A:** [LILYGO TTGO T-Beam w/ SX1262](/docs/hardware/devices/tbeam)
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- **Antenna:** Omnidirectional
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- **Devices B:** [LILYGO TTGO T-Beam w/ SX1262](/docs/hardware/devices/tbeam)
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- **Device B:** [LILYGO TTGO T-Beam w/ SX1262](/docs/hardware/devices/tbeam)
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- **Antenna:** Omnidirectional
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| Region Code | Description |
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| :-------: | :--------: |
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| `UNSET` | Unset |
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| `US` | United States |
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| `EU_433` | European Union 433MHz |
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| `EU_868` | European Union 868MHz |
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| `CN` | China |
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| `JP` | Japan |
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| `ANZ` | Australia & New Zealand |
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| `KR` | Korea |
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| `TW` | Taiwan |
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| `RU` | Russia |
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| `IN` | India |
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| `NZ_865` | New Zealand 865MHz |
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| `TH` | Thailand |
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import Tabs from '@theme/Tabs';
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import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem';
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import LoRaRegions from '../../blocks/_lora-regions.mdx';
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The LoRa config options are: Region, Modem Preset, Max Hops, Transmit Power, Bandwidth, Spread Factor, Coding Rate, Frequency Offset, Transmit Enabled and Ignore Incoming Array. LoRa config uses an admin message sending a `Config.LoRa` protobuf.
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### Region
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Sets the region for your node. Default is `unset`.
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| Region Code | Description |
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| :-------: | :---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------: |
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| `UNSET` | Unset |
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| `US` | United States |
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| `EU_433` | European Union 433MHz |
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| `EU_868` | European Union 868MHz |
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| `CN` | China |
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| `JP` | Japan |
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| `ANZ` | Australia & New Zealand |
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| `KR` | Korea |
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| `TW` | Taiwan |
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| `RU` | Russia |
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| `IN` | India |
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| `NZ_865` | New Zealand 865MHz |
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| `TH` | Thailand |
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<LoRaRegions />
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### Modem Preset
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id: client-api
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title: Client API (Serial/TCP/BLE)
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sidebar_label: Client API
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sidebar_position: 1
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---
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This document describes the protocol for external API clients using our devices. If you are interested in running your own code on the device itself, see the [module API](/docs/development/module-api) documentation instead.
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This document describes the protocol for external API clients using our devices. If you are interested in running your own code on the device itself, see the [module API](/docs/development/device/module-api) documentation instead.
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The Device API is designed to have only a simple stream of ToRadio and FromRadio packets and all polymorphism comes from the flexible set of Google Protocol Buffers which are sent over the wire. We use protocol buffers extensively both for the Bluetooth API and for packets inside the mesh or when providing packets to other applications on the phone.
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id: error-codes
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title: Critical Error Codes
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sidebar_label: Error Codes
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sidebar_position: 4
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---
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The device might report these fault codes on the screen, but it will also be outputted on the device serial output. If you encounter a fault code, please post on the forum and we'll try to help.
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id: http-api
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title: HTTP API
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sidebar_label: HTTP API
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sidebar_position: 2
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---
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:::info
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id: module-api
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title: Module API
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sidebar_label: Module API
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sidebar_position: 7
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sidebar_position: 3
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---
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This is a tutorial on how to write small modules which run on the device. Modules are bits of regular 'Arduino' code that can send and receive packets to other nodes/apps/PCs using our mesh.
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id: docs
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title: Maintaining Documentation
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slug: /development/docs
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sidebar_label: Documentation
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sidebar_label: Docs
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sidebar_position: 9
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---
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Our documentation is powered by [Docusaurus](https://docusaurus.io) — a documentation platform built on React that utilizes markdown files. Because markdown files are easy to edit, most content changes should be fairly simple.
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Another component that we use is [Vercel](https://vercel.com) — a platform for frontend frameworks and static sites. Instructions for setting up your instance of Vercel are located [here](/docs/development/documentation/publish#publish-to-vercel).
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Another component that we use is [Vercel](https://vercel.com) — a platform for front-end frameworks and static sites. Instructions for setting up your instance of Vercel are located [here](/docs/development/documentation/publish#publish-to-vercel).
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## Documentation Organization
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| Meshtastic Software | `docs/software` | Current bulk of documentation running through each Meshtastic project. |
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| Getting Started | `docs/getting-started` | Instructions on how to get the Meshtastic firmware onto a users device. |
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| Device Settings | `docs/software/settings` | Details each user setting and provides explanations for what the setting does and how to configure the device using the various clients available (Android, CLI, iOS, Web) |
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| Hardware Details | `docs/hardware` | Any hardware related content. Any time a user is attaching a peripheral accessory to their device. That includes 3d printed cases, antennas, buttons, chimes, rotary encoders, and screens. |
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| Radio Mesh Details | `docs/mesh` | This section discusses everything relating to the Meshtastic mesh. Mesh health metrics will be discussed here as well as topics such as signal strength, range and anyting else pertaining to "over the air". |
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| Hardware Details | `docs/hardware` | Any hardware related content. Any time a user is attaching a peripheral accessory to their device. That includes 3D printed cases, antennas, buttons, chimes, rotary encoders, and screens. |
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| Radio Mesh Details | `docs/mesh` | This section discusses everything relating to the Meshtastic mesh. Mesh health metrics will be discussed here as well as topics such as signal strength, range and anything else pertaining to "over the air". |
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| Contribute to Meshtastic | `docs/developers` | Details each of the projects and how they work together to give a developer an idea of how the Meshtastic ecosystem operates. |
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| About the Documentation | `docs/maintaining-documentation` | This section explains how our documentation is organized, how to make edits to the documentation, view a local copy of your fork of the project. Style guides and tips will also be included here. |
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| Legal | `docs/legal` | Any legal information. Most changes here will be handled by developers actually working on the projects that require any legal disclosures. Examples include: the Meshtastic trademark, terms of service, and privacy policy. |
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label: Connect to Device
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collapsible: true
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position: 3
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link:
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type: generated-index
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title: Connect to Device
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slug: /getting-started/connect-device
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---
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id: connect-ble
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title: Connecting using Bluetooth
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sidebar_label: Bluetooth
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#pagination_next: /docs/getting-started
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sidebar_position: 2
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---
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import Tabs from '@theme/Tabs';
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import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem';
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---
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id: connect-network
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title: Connecting over TCP/IP Network (ESP32 Only)
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sidebar_label: Network (ESP32)
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#pagination_next: /docs/getting-started
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sidebar_position: 3
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---
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import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem';
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## WiFi
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## Ethernet
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id: connect-serial
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title: Connecting using Serial
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sidebar_label: Serial
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#pagination_next: /docs/getting-started
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sidebar_position: 1
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---
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:::info
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Before flashing confirm that you have [RAK4631](https://docs.rakwireless.com/Product-Categories/WisBlock/RAK4631/) and not a [RAK4631-R](https://docs.rakwireless.com/Product-Categories/WisBlock/RAK4631-R/) If this is not the case, fear not. The hardware is identical but requires changing the bootloader. Instructions on how to do this are located [here](/docs/getting-started/flashing-firmware/nrf52/#convert-rak4631-r-to-rak4631).
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Before flashing confirm that you have [RAK4631](https://docs.rakwireless.com/Product-Categories/WisBlock/RAK4631/) and not a [RAK4631-R](https://docs.rakwireless.com/Product-Categories/WisBlock/RAK4631-R/) If this is not the case, fear not. The hardware is identical but requires changing the bootloader. Instructions on how to do this are located [here](/docs/guides/convert-rak4631r).
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:::
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## Upgrading from a previous version of Meshtastic
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1. The [drag and drop](/docs/getting-started/flashing-firmware/nrf52/drag-n-drop) firmware installation is considered the "manual process" and recommended as the easiest solution.
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2. The [Python Flasher](/docs/software/python/flasher) application does a lot under the hood to prevent you from needing to use the terminal. It also allows you to configure your device.
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## Convert RAK4631-R to RAK4631
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The only difference between the _RAK4631-R_ (RUI3) and the _RAK4631_ (Arduino) is the bootloader it is shipped with - the hardware is the same.
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Meshtastic requires the Arduino bootloader on RAK WisBlock NRF52-based boards. The process of converting the bootloader only needs to be performed once.
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This conversion requires the use of either a [DAPLink](https://daplink.io/) or [J-Link](https://www.segger.com/products/debug-probes/j-link/). The most reasonably priced and available is the [RAKDAP1](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/daplink-tool).
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1. Install [Python](https://www.python.org/downloads/)
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2. Install [pyOCD](https://pyocd.io/)
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```shell
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pip3 install pyocd
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```
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3. Download the required bootloader: [WisCore_RAK4631_Board_Bootloader.hex](https://github.com/RAKWireless/WisBlock/releases/download/0.4.2/WisCore_RAK4631_Board_Bootloader.hex)
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4. Connect the RAKDAP as follows:
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[<img src="/img/rak4631-rakdap1.png" style={{zoom:'25%'}} />](/img/rak4631-rakdap1.png)
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```
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6. Continue with the normal [flashing instructions](/docs/getting-started/flashing-firmware/nrf52/drag-n-drop)
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## Connect Device
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## Setup Working Environment
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:::danger STOP! Put the power cable down!
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Never power on the radio without attaching an antenna! _it could damage the radio chip._
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</Link>
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</div>
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## Connect to Device
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Depending on your device, there are 3 ways to connect to your device:
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### Serial
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<div className="indexCtasBody">
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<Link target="_blank"
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Connect using Serial
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</Link>
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</div>
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### Bluetooth
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<Link target="_blank"
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className={'button button--outline button--lg cta--button'}
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</div>
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</Link>
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</div>
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## Configure Device
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The initial configuration of the device includes setting the regional settings...
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</div>
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## Use Meshtastic
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### with Command Line Tools
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- [Python CLI](/docs/software/python/cli)
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### with mobile apps
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sidebar_label: Initial Configuration
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slug: /getting-started/initial-config
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sidebar_position: 4
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---
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## Connection Supported Clients
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Depending on your connection, some configuration options are not fully supported. Find out which Client is best for your type of connection.
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<Tabs
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sidebar_label: Install Serial Drivers
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sidebar_position: 1
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---
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import Tabs from '@theme/Tabs';
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:::caution
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Make sure not to power the radio on without first attaching the antenna! You could damage the radio chip!
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:::
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Prior to connecting your Meshtastic device to the computer, you should perform the following basic checks.
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## Verify data cable
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Verify that you have a **data cable** and _not_ a **charging _only_ cable** before proceeding. There is no definitive way to determine the difference in cables if you aren't willing to pull it apart. Trying out a few cables will be the best way to verify.
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Once you've located a working data cable, [test for driver installation](/docs/getting-started/serial-drivers/#test-for-driver-installation) to see if you need to install a driver to communicate with your device.
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If you know you have installed the correct driver, the following step can be used to check if you have a proper data cable.
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## Test for driver installation
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You can verify that you have a proper data cable (rather than a charge-only type cable) and that the appropriate drivers for your system are installed by performing the following test:
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_select your operating system below_
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<Tabs
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groupId="operating-system"
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defaultValue="linux"
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values={[
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{label: 'Linux', value: 'linux'},
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{label: 'macOS', value: 'macos'},
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{label: 'Windows', value: 'windows'},
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]}>
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<TabItem value="linux">
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1. Connect your Meshtastic device to your USB port
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2. Open a **Terminal** and enter the following command:
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```shell
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lsusb
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```
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3. You should see something like:
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```shell
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ID xxxx:xxxx Silicon Labs CP210x UART Bridge
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# or
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ID xxxx:xxxx QinHeng Electronics USB Single Serial
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# or
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FIXME (WISBLOCK OUTPUT)
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```
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</TabItem>
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<TabItem value="macos">
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1. Navigate to `Apple Menu > About This Mac > System Report... > Hardware > USB`.
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2. You should see similar to one of the following entries:
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- `CP210X USB to UART Bridge Controller`
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- `CH9102 USB to UART Bridge Controller`
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- `WisCore RAK4631 Board`
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</TabItem>
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<TabItem value="windows">
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1. Navigate to `Device Manager > Ports (COM & LPT)`
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2. You should see similar to one of the following entries:
|
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- `Silicon Labs CP210X USB to UART Bridge (COM5)`
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- `Silicon Labs CH9102 USB to UART Bridge (COM5)`
|
||||
- `FIXME (WISBLOCK OUTPUT)`
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</TabItem>
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</Tabs>
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If you can see your device, you are ready to flash the firmware. Skip to the [Flashing Firmware](/docs/getting-started/flashing-firmware/) section.
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If you do not see your device after performing the check:
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1. You may be using a charging-only cable.
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2. You may need to install the USB serial driver corrosponding to your device ([ESP32](/docs/getting-started/serial-drivers/installing-esp32-serial-drivers) or [NRF52](/docs/getting-started/serial-drivers/installing-nrf52-serial-drivers)).
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28
docs/guides/convert-rak4631r.mdx
Normal file
28
docs/guides/convert-rak4631r.mdx
Normal file
|
|
@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
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|||
---
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||||
id: convert-rak4631r
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||||
title: Convert RAK4631-R to RAK4631
|
||||
sidebar_label: Convert RAK4631-R
|
||||
sidebar_position: 4
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
The only difference between the _RAK4631-R_ (RUI3) and the _RAK4631_ (Arduino) is the bootloader it is shipped with - the hardware is the same.
|
||||
|
||||
Meshtastic requires the Arduino bootloader on RAK WisBlock NRF52-based boards. The process of converting the bootloader only needs to be performed once.
|
||||
|
||||
This conversion requires the use of either a [DAPLink](https://daplink.io/) or [J-Link](https://www.segger.com/products/debug-probes/j-link/). The most reasonably priced and available is the [RAKDAP1](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/daplink-tool).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Install [Python](https://www.python.org/downloads/)
|
||||
2. Install [pyOCD](https://pyocd.io/)
|
||||
```shell
|
||||
pip3 install pyocd
|
||||
```
|
||||
3. Download the required bootloader: [WisCore_RAK4631_Board_Bootloader.hex](https://github.com/RAKWireless/WisBlock/releases/download/0.4.2/WisCore_RAK4631_Board_Bootloader.hex)
|
||||
4. Connect the RAKDAP as follows:
|
||||
[<img src="/img/rak4631-rakdap1.png" style={{zoom:'25%'}} />](/img/rak4631-rakdap1.png)
|
||||
5. Flash the bootloader
|
||||
```shell
|
||||
pyocd flash -t nrf52840 .\WisCore_RAK4631_Board_Bootloader.hex
|
||||
```
|
||||
6. Continue with the normal [flashing instructions](/docs/getting-started/flashing-firmware/nrf52/drag-n-drop)
|
||||
|
||||
Alternate methods of flashing are outlined [here](https://github.com/RAKWireless/WisBlock/tree/master/bootloader/RAK4630).
|
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