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id: wisBlock-hardware
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title: RAK WisBlock 4631
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sidebar_label: RAK WisBlock
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---
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The RAK WisBlock is a low power modular hardware system that can be used to build Meshtastic devices. Soldering is only required for the optional OLED screen.
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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 GPS Sensor to build a Meshtastic device.
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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)
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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).
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To add a GPS to the 5005 base board you need the [1910 GPS sensor](https://store.rakwireless.com/collections/wisblock-sensor/products/rak1910-max-7q-gnss-location-sensor) it is supported on slot A of the 5005 board via UART.
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To add a GPS to the 19003 base board you need the [12500 GPS sensor](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-gnss-location-module-rak12500) it is supported via I2C on slot B for firmware versions 1.49 and above.
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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.
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There is currently no pin required to pair RAK devices via BLE.
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* nRF52840 - Bluetooth BLE 5.0 and very low power consumption
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* SX1262 - LoRa transceiver
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* Frequency options:
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* 433 Mhz
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* 470 Mhz
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* 799 Mhz
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* 865 Mhz
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* 868 Mhz
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* 915 Mhz
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* 920 Mhz
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* 923 Mhz
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* Optional GPS
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* U.FL antenna connector
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* Optional switches
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* Optional screen
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* Firmware for 5005 base board: [`firmware-rak4631_5005-1.x.x.uf2`](https://meshtastic.org/firmware)
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* Firmware for 19003 base board: [`firmware-rak4631_19003-1.x.x.uf2`](https://meshtastic.org/firmware)
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* [Installation instructions](https://docs.rakwireless.com/Product-Categories/WisBlock/RAK4631/Quickstart/#rak4631-lora-mesh-via-meshtastic)
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* Dont forget to [update the bootloader](https://docs.rakwireless.com/Product-Categories/WisBlock/RAK4631/Quickstart/#updating-the-bootloader) first!
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* RAK's [GitHub Page](https://github.com/RAKWireless/WisBlock) for the WisBlock
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<img alt="RAK4631 Core Module" src="/img/hardware/rak4631.png" style={{zoom:'50%'}} /> |