RAKwireless WisBlock Kit 2 LoRaWAN GPS Tracker w/ Solar Panel & Enclosure IN865

You configure the tracker via AT commands sent over a serial connection to the WisBlock core module. Using a USB-to-serial adapter, connect to the board's UART pins, set the correct baud rate (typically 115200), and use RAKwireless's documented AT command set to input your DevEUI, AppKey, and network join mode (OTAA or ABP) for your LoRaWAN server like The Things Network.

Battery life depends heavily on the GPS fix interval and LoRa transmission frequency. With a 1-hour update cycle, a standard battery may last weeks. The integrated solar panel continuously trickle-charges the battery during daylight, potentially enabling indefinite operation in sunny climates, eliminating the need for manual battery replacement in the field.

No, this specific kit variant is hardware-configured for the IN865 frequency band (865-867 MHz). To operate in other regions like EU868, US915, or AS923, you would need to purchase the corresponding regional variant of the WisBlock Kit 2, as the LoRa radio module and antenna are tuned to different frequency ranges.

The WisBlock core module runs firmware that reads NMEA data from the GPS module via UART. You must flash custom code (using Arduino IDE or PlatformIO with the RAKwireless BSP) that parses this data, formats it into a LoRaWAN payload (e.g., Cayenne LPP), and schedules transmissions. Example code is provided in the RAKwireless GitHub repositories to get started.