What is a XBee shield?

What is a XBee shield?

The Xbee shield allows an Arduino board to communicate wirelessly using Zigbee. It is based on the Xbee module from MaxStream. The module can communicate up to 100 feet indoors or 300 feet outdoors (with line-of-sight).

How do I use Arduino XBee shield?

To connect everything, first connect the XBee module into the XBee Shield where labeled, the dock the XBee Shield onto the Arduino. Plug the Arduino USB connector into the computer and the XBee in, as well. There should be a switch which has an XBee mode and a USB mode on the shield.

What is the difference between Zigbee and XBee?

XBee is a family of radio modules and is a registered trademark of Digi International. Zigbee is a wireless communications protocol and a registered trademark of the Zigbee Alliance. Many people confuse these two names because both are involved in radio networking and have “Bee” in their branding.

How do I use XCTU?

Add XBee modules to XCTU

1. Connect two XBee modules to your computer using the USB cables.
2. Launch XCTU.
3. Click the Configuration working modes button .
4. Click the Discover radio modules button .
5. In the Discover radio devices dialog, select the serial ports where you want to look for XBee modules, and click Next.

How do I install XCTU?

Install XCTU – Windows

1. Go to www.digi.com/xctu.
2. Click Download XCTU.
3. Under Utilities, click the Windows installer link.
4. When the file has finished downloading, run the executable file and follow the steps in the XCTU Setup Wizard. A “What’s new” dialog appears when installation is complete.

What can a XBee shield be used for?

A Xbee shieldallows an Arduinoor Seeeduinoboard to communicate wirelessly using Bee compatible modules(like Zigbee or BlueTooth Bee). It is designed to be used with Xbee module from MaxStream. It can be used as a Serial Port/ USB replacement. It is used to connect two Seeeduinosusing Zigbee/ Bluetooth Beeor connect a Seeeduinowith PC Wirelessly.

Can you use XBee shield on Arduino Uno?

This xbee shield for arduino can be directly stack on top of Arduino Uno / Leonardo and Mega. It provides a 5-3.3V voltage converter to allow 3.3V communication modules to interface Arduino 5V system. The compatibility of this arduino xbee shield is now extremely good. It supports not only zigbee module, but also wifi and bluetooth module.

Can a XBee be used as a USB replacement?

XBee® Shield A Xbee shieldallows an Arduinoor Seeeduinoboard to communicate wirelessly using Bee compatible modules(like Zigbee or BlueTooth Bee). It is designed to be used with Xbee module from MaxStream. It can be used as a Serial Port/ USB replacement.

Where is the serial port on the XBee shield?

To select between software and hardware serial, the XBee Shield includes a small, surface-mount slide switch. 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).