{
 "slug": "rak-wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit",
 "name": "RAK WisBlock Meshtastic Starter Kit",
 "maker": "RAKwireless",
 "category": "radio",
 "categoryLabel": "Radio & mesh",
 "status": "listed",
 "statusLabel": "Listed by maker",
 "description": "Choose a modular base for a custom mesh node.",
 "goodFor": "Choose a modular base for a custom mesh node.",
 "youNeed": "Band-matched antenna, power source and configuration for the selected kit.",
 "tradeoff": "GPS, display, enclosure and battery are separate choices.",
 "tags": [
  "mesh",
  "radio",
  "build",
  "meshtastic",
  "lora",
  "ble"
 ],
 "price": "From US$29.99",
 "priceShort": "$29.99+",
 "priceFrom": "store.rakwireless.com",
 "checked": "2026-09-15",
 "url": "https://gadgets.sh/devices/rak-wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit/",
 "shortUrl": "https://gadgets.sh/rak-wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit",
 "markdown": "https://gadgets.sh/devices/rak-wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit.md",
 "image": "https://gadgets.sh/assets/rak-wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit.jpg",
 "cutout": "https://gadgets.sh/assets/cutouts/rak-wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit.webp",
 "shareCard": "https://gadgets.sh/og/rak-wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit.jpg",
 "shops": [
  {
   "merchant": "RAKwireless",
   "label": "Buy from RAKwireless",
   "kind": "shop",
   "orderable": true,
   "url": "https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit?utm_source=gadgets.sh&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=rak-wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit&utm_content=api",
   "note": "In stock at RAKwireless when checked on 2026-09-24."
  },
  {
   "merchant": "Amazon",
   "label": "Buy from Amazon",
   "kind": "shop",
   "orderable": true,
   "url": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHKZJK9C?utm_source=gadgets.sh&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=rak-wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit&utm_content=api",
   "note": "In stock at Amazon when checked on 2026-09-24."
  }
 ],
 "specs": [
  {
   "group": "Core and hardware selection",
   "rows": [
    {
     "label": "Core module",
     "value": "RAK4631: nRF52840 at 64 MHz, 1 MB flash, 256 KB RAM; SX1262 and Bluetooth LE 5",
     "source": "https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/wisblock/rak4631/overview/"
    },
    {
     "label": "Radio-band selection",
     "value": "800 MHz: EU868/IN865/RU864; 900 MHz: US915/AU915/KR920/AS923",
     "source": "https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit.js"
    },
    {
     "label": "RAK19003 base",
     "value": "30 × 35 mm; two sensor slots, no I/O slot",
     "source": "https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit"
    },
    {
     "label": "RAK19007 base",
     "value": "30 × 60 mm; four sensor slots, one I/O slot",
     "source": "https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit"
    },
    {
     "label": "RAK19001 base",
     "value": "57 × 60 mm; six sensor slots, two I/O slots",
     "source": "https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit"
    },
    {
     "label": "Display bundle",
     "value": "Optional RAK1921 OLED; soldered or loose-header selection",
     "source": "https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit.js"
    },
    {
     "label": "Tracker bundle",
     "value": "Optional RAK12501 GNSS plus RAK1904 accelerometer; combined display/tracker selections exist",
     "source": "https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit.js"
    },
    {
     "label": "Ethernet bundle",
     "value": "Optional RAK13800 Ethernet plus RAK19018 PoE on RAK19007/RAK19001 selections",
     "source": "https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit.js"
    },
    {
     "label": "Loose OLED assembly",
     "value": "Loose version needs header soldering; soldered version plugs in",
     "source": "https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "group": "Power by base board",
   "rows": [
    {
     "label": "RAK19003 battery",
     "value": "3.7–4.2 V rechargeable LiPo; JST PHR-2, 2 mm female cable housing",
     "source": "https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/wisblock/rak19003/quickstart/"
    },
    {
     "label": "RAK19003 solar",
     "value": "5 V only; JST ZHR-2, 1.5 mm female cable housing",
     "source": "https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/wisblock/rak19003/quickstart/"
    },
    {
     "label": "RAK19007 battery",
     "value": "3.7–4.2 V rechargeable LiPo; JST PHR-2, 2 mm female cable housing",
     "source": "https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/wisblock/rak19007/quickstart/"
    },
    {
     "label": "RAK19007 solar",
     "value": "5 V panel only; match marked polarity, with GND toward the board edge",
     "source": "https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/wisblock/rak19007/quickstart/"
    },
    {
     "label": "RAK19001 rechargeable input",
     "value": "3.7–4.2 V LiPo; JST PHR-2, 2 mm female cable housing",
     "source": "https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/wisblock/rak19001/quickstart/"
    },
    {
     "label": "RAK19001 non-rechargeable input",
     "value": "Separate 3.3–5.5 V connector; battery selector also disconnects power",
     "source": "https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/wisblock/rak19001/quickstart/"
    },
    {
     "label": "RAK19001 solar",
     "value": "5 V only; JST ZHR-2, 1.5 mm female cable housing",
     "source": "https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/wisblock/rak19001/quickstart/"
    },
    {
     "label": "Polarity check",
     "value": "RAK19003 battery/solar ground is toward the board edge; match wiring before connection",
     "source": "https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/wisblock/rak19003/quickstart/"
    },
    {
     "label": "Charger type",
     "value": "Maker describes TP4054 linear charging without MPPT",
     "source": "https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "group": "Assembly and firmware",
   "rows": [
    {
     "label": "Supplied assembly",
     "value": "RAK4631 is installed on the selected base; Meshtastic is preflashed",
     "source": "https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/meshtastic/wismesh-starter-kit/quickstart/"
    },
    {
     "label": "Module fastening",
     "value": "Secure fitted modules with M1.2 × 3 mm screws; remove screws before detaching",
     "source": "https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/meshtastic/wismesh-starter-kit/quickstart/"
    },
    {
     "label": "Before powering",
     "value": "Attach LoRa and BLE antennas to their labeled connections",
     "source": "https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/meshtastic/wismesh-starter-kit/quickstart/"
    },
    {
     "label": "First configuration",
     "value": "Use a Meshtastic Apple/Android app, web client or CLI to configure the node",
     "source": "https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/meshtastic/wismesh-starter-kit/quickstart/"
    },
    {
     "label": "Upstream build target",
     "value": "rak4631 at the pinned Meshtastic commit",
     "source": "https://github.com/meshtastic/firmware/blob/6d41e279f1f51bd59f687b9d441c1bf47b1594fc/variants/nrf52840/rak4631/platformio.ini"
    },
    {
     "label": "Base selection in firmware",
     "value": "Maker guide uses the stock RAK4631 UF2 with automatic base detection",
     "source": "https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/meshtastic/wismesh-starter-kit/quickstart/"
    },
    {
     "label": "USB firmware upload",
     "value": "Use a USB data cable, double-click reset, then copy the matching UF2 to the mounted drive",
     "source": "https://meshtastic.org/docs/getting-started/flashing-firmware/nrf52/drag-n-drop/"
    },
    {
     "label": "RAK4631-R distinction",
     "value": "Same hardware, different RUI3 firmware/bootloader path; conversion may be needed before Meshtastic UF2 flashing",
     "source": "https://meshtastic.org/docs/getting-started/flashing-firmware/nrf52/drag-n-drop/"
    },
    {
     "label": "Development options",
     "value": "RAK4631 supports Arduino IDE and PlatformIO; base provides power/programming interfaces",
     "source": "https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/wisblock/rak4631/overview/"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "group": "Package and accessory limits",
   "rows": [
    {
     "label": "Included",
     "value": "Selected base/core, 2 dBi LoRa antenna and pigtail, PCB LoRa/BLE antennas, USB cable",
     "source": "https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit"
    },
    {
     "label": "Additional power parts",
     "value": "Li-ion/LiPo battery and solar panel are optional",
     "source": "https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/meshtastic/wismesh-starter-kit/quickstart/"
    },
    {
     "label": "Separate alternative cores",
     "value": "RAK11200/RAK11310 require separate ordering/flashing; RAK11200 also needs RAK13300 LoRa hardware",
     "source": "https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit"
    },
    {
     "label": "Enclosure",
     "value": "Unify case sold separately",
     "source": "https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit"
    }
   ]
  }
 ],
 "docs": [
  {
   "label": "Maker specifications and documentation",
   "url": "https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit"
  },
  {
   "label": "Meshtastic supported hardware",
   "url": "https://meshtastic.org/docs/hardware/devices/"
  },
  {
   "label": "WisMesh RAK4631 Starter Kit First Steps",
   "url": "https://downloads.rakwireless.com/Meshtastic/Quick%20Start%20Guide_WisMesh%20RAK4631%20Starter%20Kit.pdf"
  },
  {
   "label": "RAK4631 3D Model",
   "url": "https://downloads.rakwireless.com/3D_File/WisBlock/3D_RAK4631.stp"
  },
  {
   "label": "RAK19003 3D Model",
   "url": "https://downloads.rakwireless.com/3D_File/WisBlock/3D_RAK19003-VA-VB.stp"
  },
  {
   "label": "RAK19007 3D Model",
   "url": "https://downloads.rakwireless.com/3D_File/WisBlock/3D_RAK19007.stp"
  },
  {
   "label": "RAK19001 3D Model",
   "url": "https://downloads.rakwireless.com/3D_File/WisBlock/3D_RAK19001.stp"
  },
  {
   "label": "Official current kit option data",
   "url": "https://store.rakwireless.com/products/wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit.js"
  },
  {
   "label": "WisMesh starter kit assembly and setup",
   "url": "https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/meshtastic/wismesh-starter-kit/quickstart/"
  },
  {
   "label": "RAK4631 core overview and development resources",
   "url": "https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/wisblock/rak4631/overview/"
  },
  {
   "label": "RAK19003 power and setup guide",
   "url": "https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/wisblock/rak19003/quickstart/"
  },
  {
   "label": "RAK19007 power and setup guide",
   "url": "https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/wisblock/rak19007/quickstart/"
  },
  {
   "label": "RAK19001 power and battery-selector guide",
   "url": "https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/wisblock/rak19001/quickstart/"
  },
  {
   "label": "Pinned Meshtastic RAK4631 build definition",
   "url": "https://github.com/meshtastic/firmware/blob/6d41e279f1f51bd59f687b9d441c1bf47b1594fc/variants/nrf52840/rak4631/platformio.ini"
  },
  {
   "label": "Meshtastic nRF52 UF2 upload and RAK4631-R distinction",
   "url": "https://meshtastic.org/docs/getting-started/flashing-firmware/nrf52/drag-n-drop/"
  },
  {
   "label": "Meshtastic firmware selector and web flasher",
   "url": "https://flasher.meshtastic.org/"
  },
  {
   "label": "Official Meshtastic apps and firmware downloads",
   "url": "https://meshtastic.org/downloads/"
  }
 ],
 "blueprint": {
  "openness": "schematics",
  "opennessLabel": "Schematics published",
  "summary": "Kit's core module (RAK4631) and base boards (RAK19003/RAK19007/RAK19001) each have a RAKwireless docs page with circuit-level schematic diagrams and 3D STEP files; no KiCad/Gerber source is published.",
  "files": [
   {
    "kind": "schematic",
    "label": "RAK4631 schematic diagram",
    "url": "https://images.docs.rakwireless.com/wisblock/rak4631/datasheet/schematic.png",
    "format": "PNG"
   },
   {
    "kind": "datasheet",
    "label": "RAK4631 datasheet page",
    "url": "https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/wisblock/rak4631/datasheet/",
    "format": "HTML"
   },
   {
    "kind": "3d-model",
    "label": "RAK4631 3D model (STEP)",
    "url": "https://downloads.rakwireless.com/3D_File/WisBlock/3D_RAK4631.stp",
    "format": "STEP"
   },
   {
    "kind": "3d-model",
    "label": "RAK19007 base board 3D model (STEP)",
    "url": "https://downloads.rakwireless.com/3D_File/WisBlock/3D_RAK19007.stp",
    "format": "STEP"
   },
   {
    "kind": "3d-model",
    "label": "RAK19003 base board 3D model (STEP)",
    "url": "https://downloads.rakwireless.com/3D_File/WisBlock/3D_RAK19003-VA-VB.stp",
    "format": "STEP"
   },
   {
    "kind": "3d-model",
    "label": "RAK19001 IO board 3D model (STEP)",
    "url": "https://downloads.rakwireless.com/3D_File/WisBlock/3D_RAK19001.stp",
    "format": "STEP"
   },
   {
    "kind": "manual",
    "label": "Quick Start Guide (WisMesh RAK4631 Starter Kit)",
    "url": "https://downloads.rakwireless.com/Meshtastic/Quick%20Start%20Guide_WisMesh%20RAK4631%20Starter%20Kit.pdf",
    "format": "PDF"
   }
  ],
  "repos": [],
  "parts": [
   {
    "part": "Nordic nRF52840",
    "role": "MCU (in RAK4631 core module)",
    "datasheet": "https://www.mouser.com/new/nordic-semiconductor/nordic-nrf52840/"
   },
   {
    "part": "Semtech SX1262",
    "role": "LoRa transceiver (in RAK4631)",
    "datasheet": "https://www.semtech.com/products/wireless-rf/lora-connect/sx1262"
   }
  ],
  "notes": "RAKwireless publishes a schematic diagram (as an embedded PNG, plus a power/interconnect breakdown) and mechanical 3D STEP files per module on docs.rakwireless.com, but no downloadable KiCad/Eagle/Gerber source was found (RAK4631 datasheet page explicitly states 'No downloads' for design source). Optional RAK1921 OLED accessory not independently verified. nordicsemi.com was unreachable from this environment (403 on all paths tried); Mouser cited as verified alternate for the MCU.",
  "checked": "2026-09-27"
 },
 "sourceFiles": null,
 "firmware": [
  {
   "name": "Meshtastic Firmware",
   "url": "https://github.com/meshtastic/firmware",
   "tag": "Solar Mesh",
   "description": "Ultra low-power nRF52840 solar mesh repeater and router firmware running for months off a small panel."
  }
 ],
 "chips": [
  "nrf52840",
  "sx1262"
 ]
}