Question about XBee

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Re: Question about XBee

Postby robosang » Tue Feb 15, 2011 8:03 pm

davidtsj WROTE:hey robosang, that's so kind of u to reply my post..coz ur the only one that r trying to help me:)
Btw whats UART..thxin advance:)


No, I am not the only person trying to help, but just that I am too free to answer your question. You should not say such a thing in forum if you are asking for help. By saying so, less people want to help you. Other might be busy and some have answered similar question several times.

You should really search the forum for some similar question, UART and your previous question are being answered earlier I think. UART I am sure, there is :lol:
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Re: Question about XBee

Postby davidtsj » Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:08 pm

Thx robosang for ur help...and others too :)
BTw X-CTUand UART are different modes that can be used to operate xbee?
can i test xbee (sending and receive data)first without interfacing it with pic..thx in advance :)
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Re: Question about XBee

Postby yonghui » Fri Feb 18, 2011 3:01 pm

hi,

if the u have two SKxbee with u , u can use the XCTU to send the data to test.
open up to Xctu software windows. then try to send, cmake sure the correct com port
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Re: Question about XBee

Postby davidtsj » Mon Feb 21, 2011 10:53 am

Dear yong hui,
Currently i only have normal xbee with me..which costs Rm125 each...do u think it can be used in x-ctu too?
Do i need a usb explorer to connect my xbees to the PC port...thx in advance
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Re: Question about XBee

Postby robosang » Thu Feb 24, 2011 1:49 pm

davidtsj WROTE:Thx robosang for ur help...and others too :)
BTw X-CTUand UART are different modes that can be used to operate xbee?
can i test xbee (sending and receive data)first without interfacing it with pic..thx in advance :)

Woh.... X-CTU is a software, UART is one of the standard how serial communication is being done. They are 2 different types of thing. Yes, you should do that because it is the easiest and fastest way to understand how XBee works and further test the capability. The User's Manual of SKXBee show the basic setup. I just follow the steps in that to get started when I get my SKXBee, simple!
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Re: Question about XBee

Postby davidtsj » Tue Mar 01, 2011 3:17 pm

Dear robosang,
Currently i;m using pic basic pro to program my xbee..it;s kinda hard to find web sites related to my program interface with xbees..di u think my program can be used to interface xbees after configurating the xbees using x-ctu..thx in advance
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Re: Question about XBee

Postby ober » Wed Mar 02, 2011 10:16 am

davidtsj WROTE:Dear robosang,
Currently i;m using pic basic pro to program my xbee..it;s kinda hard to find web sites related to my program interface with xbees..di u think my program can be used to interface xbees after configurating the xbees using x-ctu..thx in advance


I think robosang and yonghui have given you some clues on how to start.

Have you tried out to "play" your XBee with X-CTU? Basically, XBee is just a wireless transceiver (transmitter and Receiver). It will transmit what ever it receive from UART and transmit wirelessly to another XBee with the correct MY and DL address. At the other XBee, it will receive what ever is being transmitted wirelessly from the 1st XBee and transmit the data to UART transmit. And vise versa as there are bi-directional.

X-CTU is just a software developed to ease user:
1. To perform communication test between PC and XBee module, that is through PC setting tab.
2. To provide a Terminal window for user to see the wireless communication between two PC easily, using the Terminal Tab in X-CTU.
3. You can also use the Modem Setting Tab to configure the setting of MY and DL address to pair XBee up.

It does not matter what programming language you use to communicate with XBee, as long as it can communicate with XBee through UART, the programming language is good to be used.

Try playing the XBee with X-CTU first.
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Re: Question about XBee

Postby kl84 » Wed Mar 02, 2011 10:30 am

davidtsj WROTE:Do i need a usb explorer to connect my xbees to the PC port

Yes, usually ppl will buy SKXBee from Cytron because it's cheaper and ready to plug-n-play.
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Re: Question about XBee

Postby davidtsj » Sat Mar 05, 2011 3:06 pm

Thx for ur help guys,
I juz bought two xbees 1m attenna for my FYP... and a UC00A as USB to UART convertor...what should i do to use the x-ctu(though i already installed the x-ctu software)?any clues? As im really confused on how the connection works...between the UC00A and the xbees..furthermore.. after installing x-ctu ..do i need a usb driver as well?Thx in advance...really appreciate ur help...
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Re: Question about XBee

Postby yonghui » Sun Mar 06, 2011 9:05 am

hi,

the datasheet of the Xbee module talks bout the connection, TX RX and Gnd and some control signal is needed in the connection to the uC00A.
only the driver for UC00A is needed.
be careful with voltage level. Xbee use 3.3V


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