Inside this kit you will find two xbee modules, one xbee explorer, one xbee shield and a set of r3 headers to solder onto the shield. This unit works with all xbee modules including the series 1 and series 2 and 2. Setting up xbee networks and addresses is also simplified with digis free software xctu which we explain in a separate tutorial. Sparkfun xbee 3 wireless kit out of stock kit15936 inside this kit you will find two xbee modules, one xbee explorer, one xbee shield and a set of arduino r3 headers to solder. How to set up an xbee using your computer, the xctu software, and an xbee explorer interface board. The digi xbee ecosystem offers a complete selection of hardware and software tools with unmatched resources and support. Sparkfun xbee explorer usb from nicegear new zealands. Xbee interfacing with raspberry pi model 2 source code. This it the sparkfun xbee wireless kit, the perfect box full of goodies to get you started using xbees. Once xctu has been downloaded, the next step is to install the program. Wireless sensing kit a bunch of stuff you will need to do the examples in the building wireless sensor networks book.
This board mates directly with an arduino pro or usb board, and equips it with wireless communication. The switch configuration from the xbee shield schematic. How to set up an xbee module with arduino arduino maker pro. Nov 29, 20 series 2 xbee radios feature zigbee and require a firmware update to use this software requires xctu on windows. Getting the xbee profiles for the sensestage minibee. Ive been following the tutorials on sparkfun shield hookup guide and configuring xbee networks ive connected both xbee modules to my computer, updated them to the latest firmware 10ed, and set them up with xctu. How to network xbee and the arduino tutorial australia. Government regulations wireless communication has different restrictions in different countries.
Originally, this tutorial was written to configure an xbee series 1 to communicate in transparency mode. Changing or upgrading the xbee firmware is a delicate process that may harm permanently the xbee module. As my arduino and xbee shield are going to sit inside an enclosure with screws and my usb port being quickly available to plug a usb cord into id like to attach an onoff switch that acts as xbee usb rather than have to unscrew it and manually shift the jumpers into the correct places. This is a simple to use, usb to serial base unit for the digi xbee line. Sparkfun resume normal business hours at 9 am mst on 5262020. It makes communicating with xbees very easy, and provides a nice interface to modify all of the modules settings. Now we will change the baud rate for the modem using xctu. Take any arduino,uno preferably attach its ground pin to its reset pin. The xbee usb adapter is used for the xbee module configuration parameters to facilitate or to use as a wireless data transmission. The pc connection can be used to configure the xbee module through digis xctu software. You can use an xbee shield to connect an xbee to your arduino. This unit works with all xbee modules including the series 1 and series 2. To select between software and hardware serial, the xbee shield includes a small, surfacemount slide switch.
This board breaks out all 20 pins of the xbee to a 0. That said, if you want to hook up an arduino, or another processor, it can be easily. Connect one xbee to the shield and the arduino, connect the other xbee to the explorer board and a computer, and the. This documentation describes the use of the shield with the xbee zb zigbee rf modules module. Theres the xbee breakout board, which simply breaks out the 2mmspaced xbee to a more breadboardfriendly 0.
As my arduino and xbee shield are going to sit inside an enclosure with screws and my usb port being quickly available to plug a usb cord into id like to attach an onoff switch that acts as xbeeusb rather than have to unscrew it and manually shift the jumpers into the correct places. For more information, check out the exploring xbees and xctu tutorial. This is the xbee explorer dongle unit for the digi xbee module line. New sainsmart xbee usb adapter explore with high quality usb. I have an xbee dongle and a redboard with an xbee shield i have xctu installed and the xbee dongle causes me no problems finds the xbee etc no trouble at all. Is there a function to implement in the code or is it due to xctu and the way it works. The software is written in java and is crossplatform, so it can be used on windows, osx and linux. The entire goal of the xbee kit is to make wireless communication simple. Computador con entrada usb y software xctu version windows esta vez. The xbee development kits contain rs232 and usb interface boards which use two 20pin receptacles to receive modules. Using xctu xctu is digis xbee configuration software. The xbee shield helps to reduce the clutter and hassle of having the xbee connected via a cable.
Libelium supplies the xbee transceivers with the desired firmware version 802. Sparkfun xbee shield wrl12847 sparkfun electronics. Tutorial arduino conexion xbee punto a punto geeky theory. The arduino wireless shield allows your arduino board to communicate wirelessly using zigbee. Plug the unit into the xbee explorer, attach a mini usb cable, and you will have direct access to the serial and programming pins on the xbee unit. How to program an xbee using an xbee shield on an arduino. Review of arduino with xbeeinstruction is given by xbee running on xctusend serial n and c. Plug the unit into the xbee explorer, attach a mini usb cable, and you will. Xctu is free software, provided by digi the manufacturer of xbee, which we use to configure and manage xbees, and test xbee networks.
Xbee zb product page the product page for the current series2ish module. Sparkfun xbee wireless kit includes xbee shield, xbee explorer. Connect an xbee wireless module to an arduino uno using xctu, and learn how to configure addresses and networks. Xbee series 2 zigbee the arduino xbee shield is the best choice for connecting the xbee to an arduino. This switch allows you to select between the hardware serial port uart position and a software serial port connected to pins 2 arduinoside rx and 3 arduinoside tx. Ive got one shield on the explorer, connected to my computer, and the other in the xbee shield which is on my arduino uno r3. In case the direct link does not work, search on the website of digi for the software in the search field with the keyword xctu. Xbee wireless retail kit basically some stuff to get you going. The majority of arduino boards work at 5v, but xbee radios work at 3. It is a fully assembled shield without the xbee module. With the xbee explorer dongle you can plug the unit directly into your usb port and have it act as a gateway between your computer and the xbee. If you havent already, head over to their website and download the latest release and follow their instructions to install the software. Then theres the xbee explorer regulated, which breaks out the pins and has onboard voltage regulating to help mesh with the 3. This is a great place to start if you are looking to add xbee to your arduino.
This is a simple breakout board for the popular xbee product from digi. Below are two of those exceptions taken out of the migration guide and hardware reference manual. Serial communications with the arduino uno configure xbees with xctu a screenshot of xctu software with the important buttons shown the only way we can configure the network settings of our modules is to download the program xctu by digi digi are the xbee manufacturers. Compatibility with xbee 3s overall, sparkfun boards designed with the xbee footprint are hardware compatible with xbee series 3 modules. Starting with xctu configuring networks troubleshooting resources and going further introduction heads up. The xbee explorer usb boards were designed specifically for this purpose. The xbee shield provides an interface to the xbee which adds wireless communication to an arduino project. This unit works with all xbee modules including the series 1 and. Wireless sensing kit a bunch of stuff you will need to do the. Digi xbee ecosystem everything you need to explore and.
Ive been following the tutorials on sparkfun shield hookup guide and configuring xbee networks ive connected both xbee modules to my computer, updated them to the latest firmware 10ed, and set them up with x ctu. Xctu software this is what you need to configure the xbee modules. Having the connection working with xctu is an excellent starting point, since you have confirmed that the radio modules are communicating correctly. X ctu and program the xbee as you wish, the atmega328 will be bypassed. My hobby project is to control two dc motors using xbee series 1 retail kit from sparkfun, motor shield from seeedstudio, and freeduino for the robot and i have the usb xbee explorer connected to xctu on my laptop. However, this can apply to the xbee series 3 module as long as you configure the firmware to the legacy 802. Xbee radios are an awesome way to add wireless capability to your arduino project and now its even easier with the sparkfun xbee shield. The xbee shield is a great interface between the arduino and the xbee, which is a wireless communication module. Intro to the arduino xbee shield news all about circuits. Show you the basic simple example of using xbee and arduino. When the program asks for updating from digi, we must answer yes so as to download all the firmware versions for all the xbee modules. Sparkfun will be closed on monday for memorial day 525. Github design files sparkfun product wrl11812 products related to sparkfun xbee explorer usb sparkfun xbee explorer regulated. This bluetooth xbee shield v03 module wireless control can achieve a simple two crunodal zigbee network, achieve wireless communication between arduino, and allows the arduino to wireless communicate over a modified zigbee protocol using the popular xbee module it is a fully assembled shield without the xbee module.
Series 2 xbee radios feature zigbee and require a firmware update to use this software requires xctu on windows. On the pc, you might want to look at this open source xbee host library on github. Im not quire sure how to wire up a switch to do this. Sparkfun xbee 3 wireless kit includes two xbee 3 modules, one xbee explorer, one xbee shield, and a set of arduino r3 headers to solder onto the shield. How to use pc to control and monitor electronics arduino project through xbee. Want to setup a wireless xbee network between some arduinos and your pc.
How to program an xbee using an xbee shield on an arduino quora. They modules are dropin replacements for series 1 and series 2 with a few exceptions. Nov 02, 2015 this tiny xbee shield also has an usb adapter. Xbee series 1 product page the product page for the series 1 module. When using it with the xbee wifis, it even provides a wifi network scanning and connection interface to make connecting to networks a. Click on the download link on the website to get the software. Our entire goal for the xbee kit was to make wireless communication simple. Works with xbee series 1 and 2 as well as pro modules by using this adapter board you can provide an easy interface to the xbee or xbee pro modules by converting the 2mm pin spacing to breadboard friendly 0. A screenshot of xctu software with the important buttons shown. Xctu is free software from digi that allows you to configure the xbees.
Run through the install as you would with any windows application. From a full library of technical documentation and articles, to the largest collection of digi xbee projects on the web, you can draw inspiration from a broad range of useful examples, guides, videos, and tutorials for. It can be easily connected to a pc via mini usb cable. Sparkfun xbee explorer usb wrl11812 xbeezigbee wireless. Sparkfun xbee explorer regulated or xbee adapter kit. Xbee pro s2 module is an xbee zb zigbee mesh protocol based wireless transceiver designed by digi international with an excellent range of 1. When xctu has been properly installed, the waspmote gateway can be connected to. New sainsmart xbee usb adapter explore with high quality. This is the sparkfun xbee wireless kit, the perfect box full of goodies to get you started using xbees. An xbee is a radio module first introduced by maxstream brand in 2005.
In other words tx is connected to tx and rx to rx meaning this configuration will not work for connecting the xbee to the computer. When using it with the xbee wifis, it even provides a wifi network scanning and connection interface to make connecting to networks a breeze. To configure xbee module, connect xbee explorer shield to a computer via usb. Sparkfun xbee explorer usb from nicegear new zealands open. Plug the unit into the xbee explorer, attach a mini usb cable, and you will have direct access to. As alternatives to the usb and serial explorers, there are more simple xbee breakout boards. The components required are raspberry pi model 2, two xbee modules with explorer shields and some femaletofemale jumper wires. Download the xctu software from digi and install it.
Xctu is free software, provided by digi the manufacturer of xbee, which we use to. Xbee at communication between pc and arduino stack overflow. Exploring xbees and xctu this is a good xbee and xbee explorer primer. The xbee shield connects the tx line of the xbee to the rx line of the arduino which is basically connected to the computers tx. But, i cant find the other xbee on the shield despite being able to locate the appropriate com port xctu just won. The xbeexbeepro rf module was designed to mount into a receptacle socket and therefore does not require any soldering when mounting it to a board.
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