The upgraded dfrobot xbee usb adapter is designed for the xbee module configuration parameters to facilitate using or to work as a ftdi writer. I have purchased an xbee usb adapter explorer which consists of 5 pins on the other end. The arduino is connected via 4 wires to another xbee module. For easier understanding, we call the coordinator as group a and the router as group b. The xbee shield has two jumpers the small removable plastic sleeves that each fit onto two of the three pins labelled xbee usb. This code will create a serial port using the d9 pin for reception rx and the d6 pin for transmission tx. You can use either the explorer usb, explorer usb dongle, or explorer serial. Hiletgo 2pcs xbee adapter xbee usb adapter ft232rl usb to serial adapter for xbee arduino. Note that if the module has correct power, the green led should be blinking. Usb drivers installed if you have installed the propeller tool software or use any parallax usb development boards.
This is the mirrored reset line from the transmitter xbee. Solu xbee bluetooth usb to serial port arduino bee adapter adapter ft232rl with wirearduon pro mini btbee bluetooth bee usb to serial port xbee adapter module 2. To select between software and hardware serial, the xbee shield includes a. It features an atmega8u2 programmed as a usbtoserial converter, the same chip found on the arduino uno. To connect xbee module with the laptop, a usb to serial converter or. Oct 22, 2011 this feature is not available right now. Xbee usb adapter is a uart communication board which supports xbee connectivity,features uart interface, usb interface, and onboard buttonsleds, provides an easy way for developingdebugging. Xbee shield wireless communication adapter for arduino model. Uploading sketches from an arduino ide to a fio board. The xbee shield gives your arduino a seamless interface to xbee one of the.
With integrated ft232rl ic, it can be used for programming or communicating with board which basic arduino but without usb interface, like sniffer nano. If youre new to arduino, see the getting started guide, the reference and tutorials. The upgraded dfrobot xbee usb adapter is designed for the xbee module. Xbee s are pretty weak and dont have the oomph to reset an arduino on their own, so we need to wire it up to a transistor which will do the heavy lifting of pulling the reset line down. Xbee usb adapter is a uart communication board which supports xbee connectivity, features uart interface, usb interface, and onboard buttonsleds, provides an easy way for developingdebugging. This video describes how to configure xbee using your arduino.
It can be easily connected to a computer with a mini usb cable. In this tutorial we will interface xbee module with arduino uno board. Solder a wire from pin d3 on the receiver xbee adapter, so that you can plug it into the breadboard. Arduino xbee bluetooth usb adaptor aus electronics direct. Configure xbee using arduino in less than 5 mins no breakout. The new version of xbee usb adapter is also welded with the female pin for ftdi so that users can directly use the adapter as a ftdi program writer, such as arduino fio promini. To select between software and hardware serial, the xbee shield includes a small, surfacemount slide switch. Xbee s2 usb adapter bluetooth bee ft232rl shield wireless. The fio does not have a builtin usbtoserial adaptor, so if youre going to program it over usb, youll need an adapter. Note that the functions of some of the io lines on the adapter can be configured from the xctu software.
In the default configuration, it is enough to just declare the serial port as follows. Linux and mac os x drivers provided by ftdi the usb interface boards digi provides use ftdi chip drivers. The pc connection can be used to configure the xbee module through digis xctu software. Plug the unit into the xbee shield, attach a mini usb cable, and. Bee adaptor is a compact usb to serial adaptor equipped with xbee 20pin 2. The xbee usb adapter is used for the xbee module configuration parameters to facilitate or to use as a wireless data transmission.
Nov 12, 2014 xbee usb adapter with ft232rl shield works with all xbee modules including the series 1 and series 2. The xbee usb adapter is now ready to be configured via the xctu software from digi. And the intuitive api frame builder helps you build and interpret api frames for digi xbees being used in api mode. Some versions or xbees the green led doesnt blink, but it is on. Oct 07, 20 repeat the steps 5 to 10 for the second xbee the only difference on the second xbee is. The unique graphical network view visually presents your digi xbee network along with the signal strength of each connection. Xbee explorer usb schematic pdf if youre confused about how parts are interconnected on the breakout, check out this pdf for the usb explorer.
After your computer finishes downloading the necessary drivers run xctu. Plug in the xbee to the usb adapter and plug it to your pc. Usb xbee bluetooth adapter ft232rl bee adapter is a compact usb to serial adapter equipped with bee 20pin 2. The unique graphical network view visually presents your digi xbee network along with the. This will help in configuring a series 2 xbee directly via a arduino without any need for a separate usb adapter. Xbee usb adapter for zigbee arduino, raspberry pi, robotics.
Once the usb driver has been installed you may connect your usb cable between the pc and the xbee usb adapter board. Arduino software ftdi drivers used to communicate with the xbee. The xbee usb adapter v2 is an update version from dfrobot. It can be easily connected to a pc via mini usb cable. First, follow the wiring information in the previous section to connect up the xbee module.
The dfrobot xbee usb adapter is used for the xbee module configuration parameters to facilitate or to use as a wireless data transmission. Furthermore, it can be used with xbeesetting support software xctu. Xbee xbee adapter arduinocompatible shields circuitar. Download and install latest xctu program from this link. Use xbee radios to facilitate wireless serial passthrough communication between two arduinos, or an arduino and a computer. With integrated ft232rl ic, it can be used for programming or communicating with older development boards without usb interface. These determine how the xbee s serial communication connects to the serial communication between the microcontroller atmega8 or atmega168 and ftdi usb toserial chip on the arduino board. Ideal for use as a base unit and for configuring radios using xctu software. With integrated ft232rl ic, it can be used for programming or communicate with the board which basic arduino but without usb interface, like sniffer nano. Github repo this is where youll find the latest and greatest pcb design files for the usb explorer. Xbee bluetooth usb adaptor for arduino projects usb to serial adaptor equipped with xbee socket.
This low cost xbee usb adapter board comes in a partially assembled kit form and provides a costeffective solution to interface a pc or microcontroller to any xbee or xbee pro module. Arduino software ftdi drivers used to communicate with the xbee explorer. We will use free software xctu for this configuration. The xbee shield gives your arduino a seamless interface to xbee one of the most popular wireless platforms around. Windows runs the xctu software that interacts with the xbee. If it isnt, check the wiring and verify that the xbee is getting power. With arduino, communication to the xbee module is usually done via a software based serial port or software uart. The atmega8u2 firmware uses the standard usb com drivers, and no external driver is needed. Xbee usb adapter, uart communication board, xbee interface. I have searched and watched tutorials about xbee on the internet. Users can find more information about xbee programming in this software s website. Like all arduino boards, the arduino fio can be programmed with the arduino software. The tinyos xbee usb adapter is used for the xbee module configuration parameters to facilitate or to use as a wireless data transmission. Download the xbee datasheet pdf buy xbees from adafruit, or amazon.
So to avoid any problems that might arise from connecting the xbee to the arduinos hardware uart, we usually take advantage of the software serial library, connecting the xbees rx and tx pins to a pair of free digital pins on the arduino. Product support rss feed for digi xbee xbee pro 802. Digi xctu includes all of the software tools you need to get up and running with digi xbee fast. It features an atmega8u2 programmed as a usb toserial converter, the same chip found on the arduino uno. Works with xbee series 1 and 2 as well as pro modules. With xbee, instead of being tied down by a serial cable inches away from a paired device your arduino can pass data over the air to another device hundreds of feet away. The new version of xbee usb adapter is also welded with the female pin for ftdi so that users can directly use the adapter as a ftdi program writer, such as arduino fiopromini. The arduino sends a character of the alphabet to the xbee. This low cost xbee usb adapter board comes in partially assembled kit form and provides a costeffective solution to interfacing a pc or microcontroller to any xbee or xbee pro module. The dfrobot xbee usb adapter is used for the xbee module configuration parameters to facilitate wireless data transmission.