solora/hardware/lora-module.md

RAK WisBlock starter kit

https://store.rakwireless.com/collections/kits-bundles/products/wisblock-starter-kit?variant=41786685063366 $25

Includes:

• RAK 19007 Base Board: https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/wisblock/rak19007/quickstart/
• RAK 4631 Core: https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/wisblock/rak4631/quickstart/
  • MCU: Nordic nRF52840
  • Radio: SX1262 (this radio is recommended by meshtastic)

SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS

• LoRA
• BLE

POWER ANALYSIS

RAK19003/19007 max power consumption: 130 mA (@3.7 V assumed) = 481 mW

• 92 mA from the 4631 at full TX
• 38 mA from connected sensor boards typical 18650 battery: 3000 mAh @ 3.7V -> 11,100 mWh runtime: batt_capacity/power_consumption = 23 h per 18650 cell