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The RAK WisBlock is a modular hardware system that can be used to build Meshtastic devices.

RAK Wireless currently sells a [Meshtastic Starter kit](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit) that has the minimum you need to get started.

If you wish to purchase parts separately, you will need a [WisBlock Base Board](/docs/hardware/devices/rak/base-board) and a [WisBlock Core Module](/docs/hardware/devices/rak/core-module). Please ensure you choose the correct operating frequency for your country when purchasing.

You can optionally purchase peripherals such as a GPS module, Screen, Sensor, or other various modules.

Please see the RAK documentation for the correct way to connect your hardware to the baseboard to ensure that you do not damage the device.

## Resources

- RAK's Wisblock [Documentation Center](https://docs.rakwireless.com/Product-Categories/WisBlock)
- RAK's [GitHub Page](https://github.com/RAKWireless/WisBlock) for the WisBlock
- RAK's [WisBlock IO Pin Mapping Tool](https://docs.rakwireless.com/Knowledge-Hub/Pin-Mapper/).
  - This tool helps properly map your WisBlock modules by identifying the compatible pins and their possible conflicts. Be sure to reference the RAK4631 [variant.h](https://github.com/meshtastic/firmware/blob/master/variants/rak4631/variant.h) to cross-reference potential conflicts to Meshtastic's firmware pin definitions.
- Purchase links
  - See purchase links under specific base boards, core modules, and peripherals
  - China RAK Direct [RAK Wireless Starter Kit w/ Gen2 Base board](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit)
  - US Distributor Rokland [RAK Wireless Starter Kit w/ Gen2 Base board](https://store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit)
  - US Distributor Rokland [RAK Wireless Starter Kit w/ Gen1 Base board](https://store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-meshtastic-starter-kit-alternative-with-rak5005-o-base)
  - UK/EU Distributor ConnectedThings [RAK Wireless Starter Kit w/ Gen2 Base board](https://connectedthings.store/gb/meshtastic/rak-wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit.html)
