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XBee 1mW U.FL Connection - Series 1 (802.15.4)
This is the very popular 2.4GHz XBee module from Digi. These modules take the 802.15.4 stack (the basis for Zigbee) and wrap it into a simple to use serial command set. These modules allow very reliable and simple communication between microcontrollers, computers, systems, really anything with a serial port! Point to point and multi-point networks are supported.
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Note: If you are using these outside of the United States, please check with your local laws regarding radio communication.
- 3.3V @ 50mA
- 250kbps Max data rate
- 1mW output (+0dBm)
- 300ft (100m) range
- Fully FCC certified
- 6 10-bit ADC input pins
- 8 digital IO pins
- 128-bit encryption
- Local or over-air configuration
- AT or API command set
- External Antenna Required
XBee 1mW U.FL Connection - Series 1 (802.15.4) Product Help and Resources
XBee Shield Hookup Guide
June 5, 2014
How to get started with an XBee Shield and Explorer. Create a remote-control Arduino!
Exploring XBees and XCTU
March 12, 2015
How to set up an XBee using your computer, the X-CTU software, and an XBee Explorer interface board.
Experiment Guide for RedBot with Shadow Chassis
May 28, 2015
This Experiment Guide offers nine experiments to get you started with the SparkFun RedBot. This guide is designed for those who are familiar with our SparkFun Inventor's Kit and want to take their robotics knowledge to the next level.
Teensy XBee Adapter Hookup Guide
June 18, 2015
Getting started with the Teensy 3.1 / Teensy 3.2 and XBee. Establishing a serial link.
Serial Controlled Motor Driver Hookup Guide
November 17, 2016
Hookup guide for the Serial Controlled Motor Driver
Wireless Motor Driver Shield Hookup Guide
August 17, 2017
Get started with the SparkFun Wireless Motor Driver Shield!
Wireless RC Robot with Arduino and XBees
March 12, 2019
In this tutorial, we will expand on the SIK for RedBot to control the robot wirelessly with XBee radios! We'll explore a different microcontroller and wirelessly control the RedBot at a distance.
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OK but not great
I've been messing with a few of these for about two months now and have come to the conclusion that they're just not that reliable or easy to setup. I've had continuous problems trying to get them to communicate with each other and often when they do start communicating, it's a mystery as to what changed.
Also keep in mind that Digi is not a Linux-friendly company. Personally, I think they're completely out of touch with their target market. The XCTU software is available for Mac or Windows but not Linux. Some people run it in Wine, others use Moltosenso's Iron which runs natively on Linux but I couldn't get it to find any of my XBees. Honestly, the XCTU tool isn't the issue or even required to get XBees talking to each other; you should be able to do all the configuring over serial with AT commands. Tip: when you enter "+++" do it as fast as you possibly can or the bee may not respond. Took a lot of frustration to finally figure that out.
Overall, these are turning out to not be worth the headache to me. If I can find another solution, I'll go with that next time.
Which antenna would be ideal for this module? Either the Interface Cable RP-SMA to U.FL (WRL-00662) or the Interface Cable SMA to U.FL? And would I need an adapter - what one?
Hello,
I am trying to get setup with some XBees, and had some questions. Would the "Interface Cable RP-SMA to U.FL" cable (http://www.sparkfun.com/products/662) and a "2.4GHz Duck Antenna RP-SMA - Large" antenna (http://www.sparkfun.com/products/558) work for this XBee?
Thanks, Nick
Not this one. You should either choose a U.FL antenna or use one of the XBees with an RPSMA connector.
Ok thank you! But why is this the case? I mean why would the connector exist if it doesn't work something like this? Thanks in advanced dude!
Thanks, Nick
Oops, I think I didn't see your adapter link on this one. Yes, this should work.
Can anybody verify that this works?
If three of these are powered up in their default transparent mode and serial input is provided at one will it show up on both others?
Isnt this a series 1?
why it says "Point to point and multi-point networks are supported."
is this not only for series 2 or over??
There are two firmware settings you can flash this to an XB24 802.15.4 firmware and a XB24-DM DIGIMESH 2.4 firmware. Digimesh is point to point and better for general hobby use than Zigbee (series 2) in my opinion. Be careful flashing firmware, you should double check that you have an adapter capable of flashing firmware. (it needs all 4 preferably 5 serial lines to flash, not just the TX and RX like most arduino shields have.)
do I need to purchase an antenna to go in the U.FL socket? I purchased this thinking it had an antenna on it but found it transmitted 1-2 feet. Am I missing something?
There is no antenna, just the connection for one.
hello
kindly guide me about XBEE transmitter and receiver suitable communication with each other
thank and waiting for reply..!
Is it possible to share an internet connection with one of these things?
It is not advisable to surf the internet with these modules. But to send small packets of data from any control signal device is recommended. To connect an internet gateway that allows you to pass the serial data 232 to ethernet and the internet cloud.