Summary of ARDUINO with XBEE- WIRELESS SETUP DEMO
This video demonstrates configuring two Series 1 XBEE modules using an Arduino UNO board to establish two-way wireless communication. The Xbee shield, developed with Libelium for Zigbee networking, enables serial/USB replacement and supports broadcast/mesh options with ranges up to 300 feet outdoors. It breaks out all XBEE pins to solder pads while providing headers for digital pins 2-7 and analog inputs, leaving pins 8-13 accessible on the board itself.
Parts used in the Wireless Communication Project:
- Two Series 1 XBEE modules
- Arduino UNO board
- Xbee shield
- Digital pins 2 to 7 (via shield headers)
- Analog inputs (via shield headers)
- Digital pins 8 to 13 (board headers)
This video describes how to configure two Series 1 XBEEs using Arduino UNO board.The ways of making 2 way communication is also tested on Wireless mode.
Overview
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). It can be used as a serial/usb replacement or you can put it into a command mode and configure it for a variety of broadcast and mesh networking options. The shields breaks out each of the Xbee’s pins to a through-hole solder pad. It also provides female pin headers for use of digital pins 2 to 7 and the analog inputs, which are covered by the shield (digital pins 8 to 13 are not obstructed by the shield, so you can use the headers on the board itself).
The Xbee shield was created in collaboration with Libelium, who developed it for use in their SquidBee motes (used for creating sensor networks).
For more detail: ARDUINO with XBEE- WIRELESS SETUP DEMO
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How can two-way communication be achieved using XBEE?
Two-way communication is tested on wireless mode by configuring two Series 1 XBEEs using an Arduino UNO board. -
What is the maximum indoor range of the Xbee module?
The module can communicate up to 100 feet indoors. -
Can the Xbee shield be used as a serial or USB replacement?
Yes, it can be used as a serial/usb replacement. -
Which digital pins are obstructed by the Xbee shield?
Digital pins 2 to 7 are covered by the shield, while digital pins 8 to 13 are not obstructed. -
Who collaborated to create the Xbee shield?
The Xbee shield was created in collaboration with Libelium. -
What type of networking options does the Xbee support?
It supports a variety of broadcast and mesh networking options when put into command mode. -
Does the Xbee module require line-of-sight for outdoor communication?
Yes, the 300-foot outdoor range requires line-of-sight.
