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RAK19015 WisBlock Battery Power Slot Module Quick Start Guide

Prerequisite​

What Do You Need?​

Before going through each and every step on using the RAK19015 WisBlock Battery Power Slot Module, make sure to prepare the necessary items listed below:

Hardware​

Software​

Arduino​

Product Configuration​

Hardware Setup​

The RAK19015 WisBlock Battery Power Slot Module is a power board that consists of a battery connector, a reset push button, and a power connector that can connect with the WisBlock Base board.

For more information about RAK19015, refer to the Datasheet.

RAK19015 Connection to WisBlock Base​

Figure 4543: RAK19015 pinout and connector assignments
NOTE

The voltage of the battery must not exceed 4.3 V.

RAK19015 Supplemented by RAK5804 to Support WisBlock Core Reprogramming​

Since there is no USB on RAK19015, the only way to upload the code is by using RAK5804.

Figure 4544: RAK19015 and RAK5804 connection to WisBlock Base

Assembling and Disassembling of WisBlock Modules​

Assembling Procedure​

The RAK19015 WisBlock Battery Power Slot Module can be mounted on the IO slot of the WisBlock Base board, as shown in Figure 3. Also, always secure the connection of the WisBlock module by using compatible screws.

Figure 4545: RAK19015 mounting connection to WisBlock Base module
Disassembling Procedure​

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

  1. Start by removing the screws.
Figure 4546: 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 4547: Detaching silkscreen on the WisBlock module
  1. Apply force to the module at the position of the connector, as shown in Figure 6, to detach the module from the baseboard.
Figure 4548: 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​

Rechargeable Battery​

RAK19015 WisBlock Battery Power Slot Module can be powered by a rechargeable Li-Ion/LiPo battery via the dedicated connectors, as shown in Figure 7. The matching connector for the rechargeable battery wires is a JST PHR-2 2 mm pitch female. A cable assembly for the rechargeable battery connector is also available for purchase in RAK store.

Figure 4549: Rechargeable battery connector pin
warning
  • Improper handling of the battery can be harmful.
  • 3.7 ~ 4.2 V Li-Ion batteries are primarily supported. It is highly recommended not to use other types of batteries with the system unless you know what you are doing.
  • Make sure the battery wires, both rechargeable and non-rechargeable, match the polarity on the RAK19015 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 RAK19015 can be accessed using macrodefinitions LED_GREEN / PIN_LED1 for the green LED and LED_BLUE / PIN_LED2 for the blue LED.