Xbeepro s3b hardware description the xbeepro s3b radio module hardware consists of an energy micro efm32g230f128 microcontroller, an. I am not not receiving any data on the adruino because nothing is being displayed in the arduino serial monitor. I have downloaded the xctu software but am unsure how to use and the. But as soon as we connect it and run xctu all communication is terminated. Newest xbee pro s3b 900hp 900mhz rf embedded modules 200kbps. The programmable version of the digi xbeepro 900hp module makes customizing longrange wireless applications easy.
It allows data to be passed over the air to another device hundreds of feet away. Well cover how to set up wireless xbee communication between a computer, an arduino xbee shield combo, and an xbee explorer. We will be using series 1 xbee modules alongside some xbee explorer usb modules from. My xbee connected to the explorer is configured as the coordinator in at mode, and the xbee connected to the arduino is configured as a router in at mode. I have connected the one xbee to the xctu program that needs to send a 1 or 2 across to the other xbee arduino to be displayed in the arduino. They are designed for highthroughput applications requiring low latency and readmore. The xbee pro xsc 900 mhz rf module features two times the throughput and 20 times less current draw than the previous xsc module. Xbp09dpwit156, xbee pro 900 mhz testing range not line of sight. 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. Serial communication from digi xbee pro 900 to ssc32u. Xbees are a wireless module that operate using the zigbee protocal. Xbee pro 900 mhz rpsma x 2 sparkfun xbee explorer usb sparkfun xbee explorer regulated arduino mega antennas x 2 what. Information on the current wireless shield can be found here. Xbeepro xsc s3s3b longrange rf modules digi mouser.
The raspberry pi to arduino shields connection bridge allows your raspberry pi to communicate wirelessly using zigbee. One router connected to the laptop via a uart cable. Next, connect the xbee explorer pin out to arduino pin 2 rx, and xbee pin in to arduino pin 3 tx. Control mouse and keyboard functions using standard arduino api on tinyusb and ble boards. The other coordinator connected to an arduino mega with the sketch below. It also looks like it comes with three different variants of the pro 900hp, one with the antenna with the screw terminal, one with the built in wire and the last is for the antenna with a wire coming from it. Xbee and xbee pro are registered trademarks of digi international inc. The xbee 900 and xbee digimesh 900 operate at 900 mhz and so they cannot communicate with the 2. Xbp9bdmstb002 digi xbee pro 900hp s3b digimesh, 900 mhz, 250 mw, rpsma, 200 kbps, 32 k programmable. I have a pair of 900 xsc s3b xbee pros and a couple 2dbi duck antennas. Long range 900 mhz oem rf module digi international. Xbee modules are precertified for use in multiple countries, further reducing development costs and time to market. The xbeepro xsc 900 mhz rf module features two times the. Repeat the steps 5 to 10 for the second xbee the only difference on the second xbee is.
Xbee pro s3b hardware description 12 worldwide acceptance 12 xbee pro 900hp specifications xbee pro 900hp serial communications specifications 14 uart 14 spi 15 gpio specifications 15 hardware specifications for the programmable variant 15 xbee pro 900hp mechanical drawings 17 xbee pro 900hp pin signals 18 xbee pro 900hp design notes 19. Here in this tutorial, an explorer board is used to configure the xbee modules. Download the xctu software from this link and install it. Getting started with xbee rf modules jameco electronics. Apr 03, 2012 my 2 xbees pro 900mhz rpsma connector with arduino mega as the transmitter and a ftdi breakout board as the receiver connected to my macbook. Basically 900mhz can go a lot farther with a high gain antenna up to 15miles for the pro modules and a high gain antenna. Digis xbeepro 900hp digimesh kit is a great way to learn how to use. You should be able to get two arduino boards with xbee.
The xbeepro 900hp requires no programming and can be configured easily using digis free xctu software or via a simplified at command set. I was wondering what shields andor dongles would be necessary for the arduino to computer xbee communication, and if it would be feasible for the xbee to stream the raspberry pi video footage to the computer. They have a line of arduino shields specifically designed to bridge the world of arduino and the wireless world of xbees protocols of wifi, bluetooth, cellular, and other rf protocols. Want to setup a wireless xbee network between some arduinos and your pc. The switch configuration from the xbee shield schematic. Hello all, is the xbee pro 900, relatively easy to. Xbee learning practice with xbee series 2 starter kit. Digi xbee modules are precertified for use in multiple countries, further reducing. I started looking at this ladyada tutorial that uses series 1 xbees and apparently propagates the rts signal by using one of its dio lines on each device. Since the program is only listening for one character, it throws things off. Arduino library for communicating with xbees in api mode, with support for both series 1 802. Use usb explorer device or similar to enter a serial terminal session on the receiving xbee. They have a line of arduino shields specifically designed to bridge the world of arduino and the wireless world of xbee s protocols of wifi, bluetooth, cellular, and other rf protocols.
After downloading and installing the xctu software, open it and make sure your xbee module is properly connected. The a0000064 and a0000065 provide headers for xbee. Xbeepro 900 xsc s3b wire wrl11634 sparkfun electronics. However, when we take the same setup and try it on a arduino. We have an xbee pro s2c that is using this library very well on a software serial connection to ports 2 and 3 on an arduino uno. The code provides with the needed functionality to let zigbee capable, lowpowered devices to access internet and get accessed. It stores this data locally but also sends it back to a base station on the ground using a series one xbee pro 900mhz. The next step is to connect each xbee module to an arduino, so we can connect our input button and output led. Are these required when working with the arduino mega or just for testing.
Is this ssc32u board capable of working with an xbee pro 900 or just with a. The a0000064 and a0000065 provide headers for xbee throughhole boards. Library for talking to to various wireless xbee modules from digi. Future firmware versions will support digimesh along with digis proprietary pointtomultipoint protocols. You will be using beginnerlevel software and development tools like arduino. Xbee pro 900 mhz testing range not line of sight youtube. This is the pro higherpower version of the popular xbee. The digi xbeepro 900hp requires no programming and can be configured easily using digis free xctu software or via a simplified at command set.
I have configured xbees yet and i tried to send commands from pc xbee to arduino xbee. Get started with xbee a beginners tutorial atomic spin. Page 1 xbee xbee pro xtc radio frequency rf module user guide page 2 information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of. The pro series solved my problem with the 60mw power output. Xbeepro 900hp digimesh kit user guide digi international. First a, then b, all the way to z, then a again, ad infinitum.
The xbee module is one of the most popular wireless platforms around. The xbee shield simplifies the task of interfacing an xbee with your arduino. This library includes support for the majority of packet types, including. Show you the basic simple example of using xbee and arduino. Put the sender in the usb explorer and type atdl plus the receivers address, like atdl798a728 type atwr to save this setting.
How to read info from an xbee pro s2b to an arduino with a. The arduino xbee shield is the easiest option for connecting the xbee to an arduino. Rf module family operates in the 863870 mhz range delivering superior performance and interference immunity at 868 mhz. As we use windows 7 the drivers were installed automatically.
How to set up an xbee module with arduino maker pro. The xbee pro 900hp modules require no programming and can be configured easily using digis free xctu software or via a simplified at command set. I chose to use the softwareserial library and arduino pins 2 and 3 rather than the default pin 0 and 1 for serial communication, so that i could use the default serial pins for printing debug statements to a serial monitor. My 2 xbees pro 900mhz rpsma connector with arduino mega as the transmitter and a ftdi breakout board as the receiver connected to my macbook. Because xbee modules have 2 mm pin spacing, we recommend one of our adapter boards for each module. In this tutorial, we are going to learn about the xbee and cover how you can connect your xbee to your arduino uno. I just did a simple outdoor range testing and only got about 2,000 feet.
How to set up an xbee using your computer, the xctu software, and an xbee explorer interface board. Attach sender xbee s uart tx and rx pins to microcontroller. The arduino fio looses connection with pc when the xbee is connected. I have been using xbee pro xsc 900mhzxbp9bxcst002 for a. The arduino sends a character of the alphabet to the xbee every second. How to network xbee and the arduino tutorial australia. Unacceptable for talking to arduino controllers outside the room you have your computer in. I am looking in to doing a fpv uav project with an arduino with xbee 900, and a raspberry pi. Capable of pointtopoint, peertopeer and pointtomultipoint networking, the xbee 900 modules have a higher selectable transmitting power of 250mw. Ubibee is a software project designed to run in an arduino uno with an ethernet shield and an xbee shield.
I just finished designing a wireless eeg system with the xbee modules, so ive become quite fluent in their programming and have. Im not sure of a way to get the mega to reset properly. This instructable will guide you through the process of wirelessly programming your arduino using two xbees. Xbee pro 900 hp on interface board it all seemed pretty simple, put the xbee module into a digi interface board and connect to the computer.
When testing in the console of the xctu program, xbeeb receives packets from xbeea and. Testing the range of the xbee pro 900 my masters thesis is a hexakopter that captures weather data. For this setup you need the following hardware and software. May 06, 20 testing the range of the xbee pro 900 my masters thesis is a hexakopter that captures weather data. Digi xbee is the brand name of a popular family of form factor compatible wireless connectivity modules from digi international. It stores this data locally but also sends it back to a base station on the ground using a series one xbee pro. Xbee is connected to the shield to arduino uno in 1st side, on the other side xbee is connected to another shield to arduino mega. I have two xbee pro s3b high range 900hp radios with two arduino. The xbee pro 900hp requires no programming and can be configured easily using digis free xctu software or via a simplified at command set. How to use pc to control and monitor electronics arduino project through xbee. Oct 07, 20 repeat the steps 5 to 10 for the second xbee the only difference on the second xbee is. Keep in mind if you select the sparkfun xbee shield, it requires soldering headers not included to connect to an arduino board.
Xbee pro 900 xsc wireless programming sparkfun electronics. You can find xbee shields from several vendors and even on ebay. Txrx, at command, remote at, io samples and modem status. This unit works with all xbee modules including the series 1 and series 2 and 2. I was wondering what shields andor dongles would be necessary for the arduino to computer xbee communication, and if it would be feasible for the xbee. The builtin security of digi trustfence gives you secure connections, authenticated boot, encrypted data storage, secure jtag, secure software updates, and tls v1. Note that this particular tutorial uses the xbee series 1 module. Arduino wireless programming with xbee series 1 or 2. I was outdoors without any buildings in the way, but there were a few small things between me and the other radio. My xbee connected to the explorer is configured as the coordinator in at mode, and the xbee connected to the arduino. Jul 18, 2016 next, connect the xbee explorer pin out to arduino pin 2 rx, and xbee pin in to arduino pin 3 tx.
The xbee shield gives your arduino a seamless interface to xbee one of the most popular wireless platforms around. Could anyone help me in getting a set of xbee pro 900 xsc modules to program an arduino mega 2560. The xbee pro 900 rf module is ideally suited for less powerhungry, lowlatency pointtomultipoint networking applications. Newest xbee pro s3b 900hp 900mhz rf embedded modules. Setting up the hardware is very easy, just plug the xbee module. I was outdoors without any buildings in the way, but there were a. Connect a arduino with a computer, via xbee s hardware. Digi trustfence is the security framework for digi xbee.
Some users have found that the xbeepro 900 cannot be used with. I discovered that my regular xbee series 1 radios would not talk to each other when separated by much more than 3040 feet. For prototyping, you can use external microcontrollers such as arduino or raspberry pi, sockets, and. Apr 08, 2017 in this tutorial, i demonstrate a simple application of the zigbee protocol based xbee radios. Programming directly on the module eliminates the need for a separate host. I chose to use the softwareserial library and arduino pins 2 and 3 rather than the default. I have two xbee pro s3b high range 900hp radios with two arduino unos 1 motor shield controlling 4 dc motors, robot side. But arduino mega i tried xbee code on serial port1. It works well when it is disconnected for example when we run the blink program on arduino alpha for the led to blink, with the xbee disconnected, it works fine. Both xbee s and the code are configured to use 57600 baud rate. This switch allows you to select between the hardware serial port uart position and a software serial port connected to pins 2 arduino side rx and 3 arduino side tx. The xbee shield allows an arduino board to communicate wirelessly using zigbee. Capable of pointtopoint, peertopeer and pointtomultipoint networking, the xbee 900.
Testing the range of the xbee pro 900 the wandering engineer. Digi xbee modules are precertified for use in multiple. The first xbee modules were introduced under the maxstream brand in 2005 and were based on the ieee 802. To select between software and hardware serial, the xbee shield includes a small, surfacemount slide switch. I take the node module and put it into my arduino shield, my program is. Xbee modules are easy to use, share a common hardware footprint and are. The company claims the module supports a lineofsight range of up to 45 km with a highgain antenna and data rates of up to 200 kbps.
The xbeepro xsc s3s3b hardware allows for several firmware options which are firmware compatible with the legacy 9xstream and the legacy xbeepro xsc modules. Using arduinos, i demonstrate how to wirelessly control an led. Trustfence provides a tested and fully integrated security framework designed for the industrial iot. This board mates directly with an arduino pro or usb board, and equips it with wireless communication capabilities using the popular xbee module. One workaround is to change the tx and rx pullups in the xctu software to be. Arduino wireless xbee xbee controlled 4wd wireless robot in his blog, michael describes a nice 4wd robot he realized by means of an arduino compatible board, a motor shield and a couple of xbee. My 2 xbees pro 900mhz rpsma connector with arduino mega as the transmitter and a ftdi breakout board as the receiver connected to my.
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