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RAK19014 WisBlock Battery USB Power Slot Module Quick Start Guide

Prerequisite​

What Do You Need?​

Before going through each and every step on using the RAK19014 WisBlock Battery USB Power Slot Module, make sure to prepare the necessary items listed below:

Hardware​

Software​

Arduino​

Product Configuration​

Hardware Setup​

The RAK19014 WisBlock Battery USB Power Slot Module is a power board that comprises a battery connector, a reset push button, and a power connector that can connect with the WisBlock Base board.

For more information about RAK19014, refer to the Datasheet.

RAK19014 Connection to WisBlock Base​

Figure 4568: RAK19014 hardware setup
NOTE

The voltage of the battery must not exceed 4.3 V.

Assembling and Disassembling of WisBlock Modules​

Assembling Procedure​

The RAK19014 WisBlock Battery USB Power Slot Module can be mounted on the Power Slot of the WisBlock Base board, as shown in Figure 2. Also, always secure the connection of the WisBlock module by using compatible screws.

Figure 4569: RAK19014 mounting connection to WisBlock Base module
Disassembling Procedure​

The procedure in disassembling any type of WisBlock module is the same.

  1. First, remove the screws.
Figure 4570: Removing screws from the WisBlock module
  1. Once the screws are removed, check the silkscreen of the module to find the correct location where force can be applied.
Figure 4571: Detaching silkscreen on the WisBlock module
  1. Apply force to the module at the position of the connector, as shown in Figure 5, to detach the module from the baseboard.
Figure 4572: Applying even forces on the proper location of a WisBlock module
NOTE

If you will connect other modules to the remaining WisBlock Base slots, check on the WisBlock Pin Mapper tool for possible conflicts.

Battery Connector​

RAK19014 WisBlock Battery USB Power Slot Module can be powered by an external battery via the dedicated connectors, as shown in Figure 6. The matching connector for the battery cable is a JST PHR-2 2 mm pitch female. A cable assembly for the battery connector is also available for purchase in RAK store.

Figure 4573: External battery connector pin
warning
  • Battery can cause harm if not handled properly.
  • Make sure the battery wires match the polarity on the RAK19014 board. Not all batteries have the same wiring.

Software Setup​

The WisBlock Core is designed to be interfaced with other WisBlock Modules like sensors, displays, and other interfaces. To make useful devices, you need to upload a source code to the WisBlock Core.

Before you continue, you should have already set up either an Arduino BSP or PlatformIO.

WisBlock Examples Repository​

To quickly build your IoT device with less hassle, example codes for WisBlock Core are provided. You can access the codes on the WisBlock Example code repository. The example codes on folder common are compatible with RAK4631, RAK11200, and RAK11310 WisBlock cores. The two user LEDs of RAK19014 can be accessed using macro definitions LED_GREEN / PIN_LED1 for the green LED and LED_BLUE / PIN_LED2 for the blue LED.