Meshtastic 1W Booster Starter Kit
The WisMesh 1W Booster Starter Kit is a high-power Meshtastic-ready device built on the modular WisBlock ecosystem. It is designed for developers and makers who want to deploy long-range LoRa mesh nodes for tracking, telemetry, and emergency communication.
The kit includes the RAK3401 WisBlock Core module (Nordic nRF52840 with BLE) paired with the RAK13302 1W (30 dBm) LoRa transceiver module and a 2 dBi antenna. Using WisBlock modules, the device can be configured as a node, repeater, tracker, or sensor platform by adding compatible expansion modules.
Meshtastic is an open-source project that enables decentralized, off-grid communication using LoRa-based mesh networking. It runs on low-power hardware and is commonly used in remote locations and emergency scenarios where traditional communication infrastructure is unavailable.
Due to the high power consumption during the 1 W LoRa transmission, the device has to be powered either by a battery or by an external 5 V supply to work correctly. The selection of the power supply is done through a jumper on the RAK13302 module.
Product Features
- Modularity: Choose and combine modules to suit your needs.
- Versatility: Build a device that fits your specific requirements, whether it's a node, tracker, or weather station.
- Ease of Use: Ready to assemble with everything you need to get started.
Power Selector Jumper
The 3-pin jumper header is to select the supply source for the booster chip.
| Jumper Position | Supply Source |
|---|---|
| IN_5V to 5 V | Supply from WisBlock Base Board Battery |
| EX_5V to 5 V | Supply from Jx connector |
If the supply is through EX_5V, the whole WisBlock Base Board can be supplied through this source.
Figure 1: RAK13302 5 V supply selectionExternal power supply cable connections:
Figure 1: RAK13302 5 V supply selectionPower Supply Path
Figure 1: RAK13302 5 V supply selectionGetting Started
To get started with the WisBlock Meshtastic 1 W Booster Starter Kit, download our Meshtastic 1W Booster Starter Kit Getting Started guide.
Use Case Examples for WisMesh 1W Booster Starter Kit
Enables reliable mesh communication in diverse scenarios where signal reach and network resilience are critical, supporting long-range low-power mesh communication for field deployments.
Use Case #1: Remote Sensor Link Verification
A field technician evaluated environmental sensor communication across a 4km site using the WisMesh 1W Booster Starter Kit’s SX1262 + SKY66122 radio path. Tests showed 35% stronger signal retention, 98% packet delivery, and repeatable performance during five field trials, confirming reliable long-range operation.
Use Case #2: Community Emergency Relay Setup
During a local preparedness drill, engineers assembled a temporary Meshtastic network using several WisMesh 1W Booster Starter Kits. The result: stable 1W links, verified through 24 hours of uptime logs and user testimonials citing clear, uninterrupted message relays over forested terrain. This makes the setup highly suitable for deployments that require a LoRa mesh repeater to maintain reliable communication paths. It also serves effectively as a Meshtastic repeater node for emergency communications, ensuring message delivery even when infrastructure is unavailable.
