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WARNING
Batteries can cause harm if not handled properly.
Only 3.7-4.2 V Rechargeable LiPo batteries are supported. It is highly recommended not to use other
types of batteries with the system unless you know what you are doing.
If a non-rechargeable battery is used, it has to be unplugged first before connecting the USB cable to
the USB port of the board to configure the device. Not doing so might damage the battery or cause a
fire.
Only 5 V solar panels are supported. Do not use 12 V solar panels. It will destroy the charging unit and
eventually other electronic parts.
Make sure the battery wires match the polarity on the WisBlock Base board. Not all batteries have the
same wiring.
Software Configuration and Example
In our example, you will be using the RAK12005 and RAK12030 sensors for detecting water or rain.
For RAK12005, the accessible pin assignments are defined as follows in the Arduino IDE:
WB_IO6
for Water Sensor Input pin
Initial Test of the RAK12005 WisBlock Module
1. Install the
package_rakwireless_index.json
board
installation package. The WisBlock Core should now be available on the Arduino IDE.
2. You need to select first the WisBlock Core you have.
RAK4631 Board
Figure 8: Selecting RAK4631 as WisBlock Core
RAK11200 Board