Sparkfun xbee shield wrl12847 sparkfun electronics. If the wireless proto shield has its switch set to micro mode, then i get mostly the opposite result. Youll need two of these sockets to connect to all 20 pins on the xbee. These determine how the xbee s serial communication connects to the serial communication between the microcontroller atmega8 or atmega168 and ftdi usbtoserial chip on the sainsmart board. The module is easy to use, low power consumption, and the provision of. Xbee shield hookup guide june 5, 2014 how to get started with an xbee shield and explorer. Xbee pro 900 modules deliver 900 mhz extended range endpoint connectivity using a fast pointtomultipoint protocol. Jimb0 introduction the xbee shield gives your arduino a seamless interface to xbee one of the most popular wireless platforms around. The dtr, rts, reset and rx pins going into the xbee pass through a level converter chip that brings the levels to 3. This is sparkfuns own design and is a distant relative to the official xbee shield from arduino. 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. The xbee socket shield for arduino allows you to connect an xbee compatible wireless module to your arduino. Use this small part to avoid having to solder your precious radio to a pcb. You can easily stack any modules from the bee series onto it, and build a.
The shield handles the power supply for the radio, as well as logic level shifting. Download the xbee datasheet pdf buy xbees from adafruit, or amazon. Xbee radios are a way to add wireless capability to your arduino project and now it is even easier with the sparkfun xbee shield. Im not quire sure how to wire up a switch to do this. Arduino ethernet shield overview the arduino ethernet is a microcontroller board based on the atmega328 datasheet. In this lesson i cover general information about xbee and go through the. Originally, this tutorial was written to configure an xbee series 1 to communicate in transparency mode.
Sparkfun xbee wireless kit shield for arduino available in the category. Hardware xbee pro 50mw wire antenna series 2 xbee shield. Xbee product family the xbee family of embedded rf modules provides oems with a common footprint shared by multiple platforms, including multipoint and zigbeemesh topologies, and both 2. Use xbee radios to facilitate wireless serial passthrough communication between two arduinos, or an arduino and a computer. Codewarrior development tools for easy customization. Sparkfun electronics datasheet search site for electronic. Besides a bee receptacle, there are also two grove connectors. However, this can apply to the xbee series 3 module as long as you.
Chip antenna rf connector whip antenna rf connector whip antenna. May 7, 2014 this sketch requires an xbee, xbee shield and another xbee tied to your computer via a usb explorer. The shield formfactor mates directly with any dev board that has an arduino standard footprint and equips it with wireless communication capabilities using the popular xbee module. Favorited favorite 9 drivers and assembly the usbbased xbee explorers all operate using an ftdi ft231x chip, which converts serial to usb and viceversa. Xbee and xbee pro zb embedded rf modules provide costeffective wireless connectivity to devices in zigbee mesh networks. Load cell wheatstone amplifier shield 2ch product code. The website of the manufacturer sparkfun kit197 user manual.
The switch on our xbee shield has two terminals which say usb and xbee and we are operating it while keeping it towards xbee. Sparkfun xbee explorer dongle wrl11697 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. The module is easy to use, low power consumption, and the provision of critical data between devices reliable transmission. Actually i want to connect configure my roving rn171 wifly module over your sparkfun shield instead of arduino xbee shield. Sparkfun low cost high quality sparkfun parts and devices. The xbee series 2 oem rf modules were engineered to operate within the zigbee prot ocol and support the unique needs of lowcost, lowpower wireless sensor networks. Hardware xbee pro 50mw wire antenna series 2 datasheetswirelesszigbeexbeedatasheet. Xbee shield xbees wont get you connected to the internet, but they do provide a solid, cheap means for communicating wirelessly. If the wireless proto shield has its switch set to usb mode, then i can send data from the arduino serial monitor to the serial monitor in xctu, but the arduino serial monitor doesnt receive data that is typed into the xctu serial monitor.
The xbee shield has two jumpers the small removable plastic sleeves that each fit onto two of the three pins labelled xbee usb. Using xbee and xbee shields dxarts university of washington. This is a 10pin socket with 2mm pitch that mates with the popular xbee radio from digi. The xbee shield simplifies the task of interfacing an xbee with your arduino. These determine how the xbees serial communication connects to the serial communication between the microcontroller atmega8 or atmega168 and ftdi usbtoserial chip on the sainsmart board. The xbee shield has two jumpers the small removable plastic sleeves that each fit onto two of the three pins labelled xbeeusb. The xbee shield has two jumpers the small removable plastic. The xbee shield was created in collaboration with libelium, who developed it for use in their squidbee motes used for creating sensor networks. You could have a pcb with the regulators, xbee etc on it but have it in a separate case from the arduino. Xbee shield v2 for arduino and other robot products.
Arduino project and now its even easier with the sparkfun xbee shield. The breakout pins on the bottom of the board are not level shifted and you should try to keep data going directly into the xbee pins under 3. The shield formfactor mates directly with any dev board that has an arduino standard footprint and equips it with wireless communication capabilities using the. Xbeeproxsc digis latest xbeepro xsc module features two times the throughput and 20 times less current draw than the previous xsc module, making it ideal for longrange sensor applications. While following sparkfuns arduino to xbee hookup guide, the tutorial says. Can you please tell me the xbee shield arduino which is a retired product on your website have a working characteristics like your sparkfun xbee shield wrl12847. With the xbee explorer dongle you can plug the unit directly into your usb po. Wrl11812 sparkfun xbee explorer usb rf accessories.
Whether it is simple wireless sensors and remote actuators or cordless joysticks, streetlight management, precision agriculture, or smartenergy management for businesses and residences, xbee is an attractive and easy way to bring wireless connectivity to designs. Works with all xbee modules including the series 1 and series 2. Use the xbee shield to easily connect an xbee radio to your arduino. What does it mean and where is the switch of xbee shield. A variety of xbee compatible wireless modules exist including zigbee, wifi and bluetooth. For xbee 2 to transmit to xbee 1, xbee 2 dl atdl needs to match xbee 1 my atmy. Xbee shield xbee s wont get you connected to the internet, but they do provide a solid, cheap means for communicating wirelessly. Pro oem rf modules antenna options not shown the xbee and xbee. It is based on the xbee modules from digi, but can use any module with the same footprint. A shield is just a handy convenient way to interface with the arduino. A shield is just an board that interfaces with the arduino. Xbee and xbeepro oem rf modules are pinforpin compatible with each.
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 wireless sd shield allows an arduino board to communicate wirelessly using a wireless module. However, this can apply to the xbee series 3 module as long as you configure the firmware to the legacy 802. This unit works with all xbee modules including the series 1 and 2, standard and pro versions. Xbee mechanical drawings xbee oem rf module xbee pro oem rf module xbee and xbee pro oem rf modules are pinforpin compatible with each other. If you have the shield make sure the switch is in the dline position.
The breakout pins on the bottom of the board are not level shifted and you should try to keep data going directly into the xbee pins. This is sparkfun s own design and is a distant relative to the official xbee shield from arduino. The xbee shield for arduino an expansion board without xbee module is a compliant solution designed to meet lowcost, lowpower wireless sensor networks with special needs. It has the ft231x usbtoserial converter ic on board. For more information, check out the exploring xbees and xctu tutorial. Xbee explorer regulated pdf 24kb schaltplan sparkfun xbee shield pdf 57kb. Xbee can do wireless topologies of mesh, pointtopoint and pointtomultipoint.
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. Xbee basics lesson 1 general information and initial. Xbee carrier is a wireless sensor network wsn base board designed for bee series and groves. Sparkfun xbee wireless kit shield for arduino electronic. It is primarily suitable for standalone bee nodes like rfbee, wifi bee which have atmega328 onboard. Xbee multipoint rf modules datasheet sparkfun electronics. The arduino xbee shield is designed to meet wireless sensor networks such as wifi, bluetooth 2. The xbee development kits contain rs232 and usb interface boards which use two 20pin receptacles to receive modules. This is probably the least expensive wifienabling arduino shield. The wireless chapter from the book describes this in detail.
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. Well begin by examining the schematics and hardware of the xbee shield, then. This page parts list was last updated on may 15, 2020. Bob09056, bob10680, bob11189, bob12009, sparkfun electronics, datasheet search, sparkfun electronics, datasheets, datasheet search site for electronic components and semiconductors, integrated circuits, diodes and other semiconductors.
At robotshop, you will find everything about robotics. For the getting started guide for the current wireless shield, visit here. A unicast has bidirectional communication between two arduinos. The module can communicate up to 100 feet indoors or 300 feet outdoors with lineofsight. The arduino xbee shield allows your arduino board to communicate wirelessly using zigbee. Xbee series 2 oem rf modules the xbee series 2 oem rf modules were engineered to operate within the zigbee prot ocol and support the unique needs of lowcost, lowpower wireless sensor networks. These headers can also be cut to work with the rfid breakout board. Xbeepro900 pointtomultipoint embedded rf modules for oems. Xbeepro868 xbeepro 868 embedded rf modules provide extendedrange. The xbee xbee pro rf module was designed to mount into a receptacle socket and therefore does not require any soldering when mounting it to a board.
Xbee radios are an awesome way to add wireless capability to your arduino project. The modules require minimal power and provide reliable delivery of data between remote devices. Zigbee pro feature set, these modules are interoperable with other zigbee devices, including devices from other vendors. This shield supports xbee standard and pro series 1, 2 and 2.
The xbee shield allows an arduino board to communicate wirelessly using zigbee. The new version of xbee shield is a standardized and stackable shield compatible with arduino. The shield formfactor mates directly with any dev board that has an arduino standard footprint and equips it with wireless communication. You can easily stack any modules from the bee series onto it, and build a wireless network for your project. Both the explorer and the arduino are connected to usb ports on my laptop. Xbee zigbee mesh rf modules datasheet sparkfun electronics. Check to make sure your kit comes with the following parts. Wireless mesh networking with xbee we give information related to wireless mesh networking with zigbeexbee. Xbee shield wrl12847 sparkfun australia express delivery australia. For xbee 1 to transmit to xbee 2, xbee 1 dl atdl needs to match xbee 2 my atmy. It has 14 digital inputoutput pins, 6 analog inputs, a 16 mhz crystal oscillator, a rj45 connection, a power jack, an icsp header, and a reset button. Electric imp shield electric imp is a unique wifi module, which looks like an sd card, but it packs a powerful cloudbased wifi controller. While following sparkfun s arduino to xbee hookup guide, the tutorial says. This xbee shield for arduino can be directly stack on top of arduino uno leonardo and mega.
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. Xbee is a family of small form factor radio modules. It can be used as a serialusb replacement or you can put it into a command mode and configure it for a variety of. Xbee shield sparkfun xbee wireless kit kit197 this shield mates directly with any dev board that has an arduino standard footprint and equips it with the wireless communication capabilities using the popular xbee modules. Sparkfun xbee shield sparkfun electronics expansion. This is lesson 1 out of 5 where i will be teaching you the basics of xbee. Schematic if you confused about the layout of the schematic, check out this pdf. It is compatible with rfbee, wifi bee, xbee and bluetooth bee. Dont forget to adjust the jumpers to allow you to program the arduino. Product datasheet xbeepro 900 sparkfun electronics.
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