In this tutorial we will interface xbee module with arduino uno board. Graphical network view for simple wireless network configuration and. However, this can apply to the xbee series 3 module as long as you configure the firmware to the legacy 802. You can configure your radios using a terminal application, or using xctu on windows, or you can use the fio xbee config tool. However, i cannot get the message from each other in minicom. You should see the rssi red led on the midibee breadboard light up indicating it received the packet. The blue color text is typed and transmitted out from laptop to xbee s2c, and wireless transmitted over the air and received by xbee s2 module on another skxbee and transmitted back to another x ctu window on the right at the coordinator x ctu window and appears as red color text. This tutorial borrows from xbee adapter wireless arduino programming by limor fried. In the xctu modem configuration tab, click read to display a list of the rf module. The coordinator has the fixed address 0, so you need to set dl and hl address parts of the other module to 0. The xctu has such functionality, as you can see in the picture below.
How to configure xbee rf modules for broadcast mode. Getting started guide connect the hardware connect the hardware as shown in the following images. Set up range test install x ctu software x ctu is a standalone tool for configuring xbee devices. When you connect the xbee board to your computer for the first time, usb drivers are installed.
One xbee is connected to a usb adapter which plugs into my computer. Ideal for use as a base unit and for configuring radios using xctu software. G2 application note for install xctu xbee s1 modules. Once the usb driver has been installed you may connect your usb cable between the pc and the xbee usb adapter board. Connect the xbee usb development board usb cable to the computer. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Connect arduino to computer, and run the x ctu software.
G2 application note for install xctu xbee s1 modules using xctu. If you click the test button, the x ctu software will use the com1 serial port to communicate with the xbee module by reading what verison it is and reporting that back to you. This program was designed to interact with the firmware files found on digis rf products and to provide a simpletouse graphical user interface to them. Connect arduino to computer, and run the xctu software. Great tutorial, but a quick question regarding the level shifting. Xctu is a free multiplatform application designed to enable developers to interact with digi rf modules through a simpletouse graphical interface. After your computer finishes downloading the necessary drivers run xctu. To follow along in this tutorial, click on the update firmware button. Firstly, i thought there are short connection between breakout board pin. How to use pc to control and monitor electronics arduino project through xbee. I go through the steps of installing the digi internationals radio configuration software, called xctu.
I can program the nano just fine when i use the usb cable to plug in directly to my computer, but when i try to program wirelessly, it doesnt see the arduino. Tutorial use the hobbyduino xbee plug for wireless arduino programming. Therefore, you need to put one of your xbee modules into coordinator mode using the function set dropdown box in xctu. Product support rss feed for xctu software search our knowledge base for articles related to this product learn more about the xctu family.
Mar 31, 2011 this should read out of the xbee all of the parameters. It features an atmega8u2 programmed as a usbtoserial converter, the same chip found on the arduino uno. The blue color text is typed and transmitted out from laptop to xbee s2c, and wireless transmitted over the air and received by xbee s2 module on another skxbee and transmitted back to another xctu window on the right at the coordinator xctu window and appears as red color text. You can use xctu terminal to connect to the xbee and click on. You might again get the message of action require window, just reset the skxbee and try again if fail. Zigbee xbee adapter configuration tutorial youtube. Home tutorials tutorial use the hobbyduino xbee plug for wireless arduino programming. In this xbee tutorial well show how to configure the xbee to talk at the midi baud rate, and then how to create a bidirectional wireless midi link. The upgraded dfrobot xbee usb adapter is designed for the xbee module configuration parameters to facilitate using or to work as a ftdi writer. Were going to show you how to do all of that in this tutorial. Note that the functions of some of the io lines on the. Get started with xbee a beginners tutorial atomic spin. Xbee 2mw wire antenna series 2 many has been asking us to get xbee module which is zigbee compliance, here you go, the xbee rf zb module. Originally, this tutorial was written to configure an xbee series 1 to communicate in transparency mode.
Mar 07, 2018 type any character on the left small window at the router x ctu window, shown here. The arduino sends a character of the alphabet to the xbee every second. Xbee module configuration install xctu pyroelectro. If the xctu able to initiate the xbee module, you should see the progress bar of recovering radio module window. Cpixbee rxbeepi i set same panid and destination address as source address of each other. With an xbee explorer connected between your computer and your xbee, and with the help of the xctu software, you can easily configure xbees, test connections, and pass data between your computer and remote xbees. The tutorial covers how to install xctu and add your xbee device for configuration. Setting up midi gear usually requires lots of cabling, tying inputs to outputs across a studio or stage. This tutorial demonstrates how to use the new xctu interface with the xbee s1 modules. The xbee usb adapter is now ready to be configured via the xctu software from digi. Xbee s2c replacement of xbee series 2 tutorials of cytron. So, it appears you can copy them from one installation to another without having to install them as such.
This is a tutorial demonstrating one of many techniques to hack the simon says. Broadcast mode is a mode of operation in which any rf module in the range can accept a packet that contains broadcast address. Xctu is free software, provided by digi the manufacturer of xbee, which we. Type any character on the left small window at the router xctu window, shown here. In this mode of operation, receiver will not send ack of rf packet reception to the transmitter. The atmega8u2 firmware uses the standard usb com drivers, and no external driver is needed. The usbbased xbee explorers all operate using an ftdi. Note that the functions of some of the io lines on the adapter can be configured from the xctu software. Here is what the x ctu software looks like when it loads up. This new board is also populated with a reset switch, which help you to download new firmware using xctu software from digi, the xbee maker the xbee explorer usb will help you to reduce lot of hassles normally facing to implement xbee network. I am configuring xbee modules using xctu, facing issue.
You can use xctu terminal to connect to the xbee and click on assemble packet. First of all you need to do is xbee arduino interfacing. Please read this tutorial to get an idea about xctu basics and connecting xbee radios to xctu. If youre still over in the console tab, click back over to the configuration tab. Zigbee xbee adapter configuration tutorial xbeeadapters. Now its time to test sending midi data out via the xbee. We will configure them to act as a receiver and transmitter to control the brightness of an led wirelessly by using one potentiometer. G2 application note for installing xctu and adding xbee s1 modules on mac osx part introduction. Mar 27, 20 configuring xbee using x ctu software page 1. Review of arduino with xbeeinstruction is given by xbee running on xctusend serial n and c. Tutorial use the hobbyduino xbee plug for wireless. The xbee router module acting as an digi x ctu device will be connected to the sensor setup and will perform the required measurements. Xbees are pretty weak and dont have the oomph to reset an arduino on their own, so we need to wire it up to a transistor which will do the heavy lifting of pulling the reset line down.
This should read out of the xbee all of the parameters. Tutorial use the hobbyduino xbee plug for wireless arduino. The tutorial covers how to install x ctu and add your xbee device for configuration. When you installed the drivers for your explorer it should have been assigned port number. Xbee s are pretty weak and dont have the oomph to reset an arduino on their own, so we need to wire it up to a transistor which will do the heavy lifting of pulling the reset line down.
With an xbee explorer connected between your computer and your xbee, and with the help of the x ctu software, you can easily configure xbees, test connections, and pass data between your computer and remote xbees. In order to upload sketches wirelessly using xbee radios, youll need the following. When supplied power, i noticed something wrong with xbee 1mw wire antenna. When the program asks for updating from digi, we must answer yes so as to download all the firmware versions for all the xbee modules. Xbee s2c replacement of xbee series 2 tutorials of. Recovering your xbee tutorials of cytron technologies.
The xbee connected with arduino board will act as a receiver and it will communicate wirelessly with other xbee module which is serially connected with the laptop using a explorer board. Libelium supplies the xbee transceivers with the desired firmware version 802. Xctu was developed by digi and it is only available for windows, macos and linux. Xctu is a free, multiplatform application compatible with windows, macos and linux. Happy to report that xctu on that machine now recognises the xbee modules i have. If you click the test button, the xctu software will use the com1 serial port to communicate with the xbee module by reading what verison it is and reporting that back to you. Driver installations the xbeepro usb rf modem is a plugandplay device that should automatically be detected by the pc. Upgrade to handson support from our team learn more. It includes new tools that make it easy to setup, configure and test xbee rf modules. Doubleclick on the installer file and follow the xctu setup wizard. Happy to report that x ctu on that machine now recognises the xbee modules i have. Xbees are tiny blue chips that can communicate wirelessly with each other. In x ctu test that the xbee is seen with a testquery from the pc settings tab. Take a peak at the very first handful of settings, and you should see some familiar.
How to setup xbee without x ctuofficial tool ask question. I attached a usb to serial port adapter which has a ftdi chip on it. The receiving xbee is connected to my nano which is then connected to a motor driver which drives a little stepper motor. The x ctu has such functionality, as you can see in the picture below.
When purchased, all xbee s2 comes with baud rate 9600 and router as default. We can use xctu to easily configure each of those settings. Sep 20, 20 this new board is also populated with a reset switch, which help you to download new firmware using xctu software from digi, the xbee maker the xbee explorer usb will help you to reduce lot of hassles normally facing to implement xbee network. Tutorial use the hobbyduino xbee plug for wireless arduino programming introduction im pretty sure the majority of my projects will never be considered complete as im always tinkering with the firmware to add or refine features. The atmega8u2 firmware uses the standard usb com drivers, and no. I chose arduinos because i happened to have two on hand. This page download was last updated on apr 28, 2020. Drivers and assembly starting with xctu configuring networks troubleshooting resources and going further introduction heads up. In xctu test that the xbee is seen with a testquery from the pc settings tab. Did you set one of your modules into coordinator mode. Then select hex displayentry and type in 90 32 64 this is a note on message. These are also known as series 1 modules, for those whove worked with xbees for awhile. The xbee usb adapter v2 is an update version from dfrobot. How to set up an xbee using your computer, the xctu software, and an xbee explorer interface board.
Communication with two xbees and arduinos over serial. This is the best arduino xbee shield tutorial ive found on the internet. Ftdi chip allows people to use the usb port talk to xbee. Using xctu to download firmware and profiles to xbee rf modules introduction xctu is a graphical windowsbased serial utility provided by digi to program and configure the firmware on its rf products, including the xbee zb and xbee znet rf modules and the digi xbee usb. After the modem is detected, a wizard for installing the usb driver is launched. Xctu will start communicates with xbee module base on your selection and reload the firmware to the xbee. The other xbee should be in the usb exlporer and plugged into the pc.
Datasheets for the xbee modems can be downloaded from the digi page. Xctu is designed to function with all windowsbased. I had a similar problem of wireless arduino bootloading over xbee series 2 zigbee mesh network. Xctu next gen configuration platform for xbeerf solutions. Configuring xbee using xctu is not working stack overflow. To run a successful range test, the remote end must be an rs232 device. Hi, i had bought xbee 1mw wire antenna series 1 and xbee starter kit on 1872015 but just using the items today. First a, then b, all the way to z, then a again, ad infinitum. If youre using an arduino, another option available is the xbee shield. Xctu is a standalone tool for configuring xbee modules. After the last page, you should already have at least one xbee connected to xctu. Alternatively, software such as hyperterminal can be used. Furthermore, it can be used with xbeesetting support software xctu. Changing or upgrading the xbee firmware is a delicate process that may harm permanently the xbee module.
Xctu includes all of the tools a developer needs to quickly get up and running with xbee. In this tutorial we will use two xbee series 1 modules with the arduino uno board. The new version of xbee usb adapter is also welded with the female pin for ftdi so that users can directly use the adapter as a ftdi program writer, such as arduino fiopromini. Maybe youve heard of it, maybe you havent, either way you are in for a fun ride. Jan 14, 20 configuring series 2 xbees using xctu software. Once xctu has been downloaded, the next step is to. Xctu is a windowsbased application provided by digi.
Once xctu read the xbee it will set the modem type and function set boxes and show a list of parameters. Also the transmitter will not resend the rf packet. Im using a serial controlled dual motor driver board runs a atmega328 at 5v along with a xbee explorer regulated. The xbee router module acting as an digi xctu device will be connected to the sensor setup and will perform the required measurements. I could enter xbee command mode, where i got reply ok when i type some commands. To interface between the modem and a pc, two drivers must be installed. Instead of using xbee shield, i connected xbee and pi with dupont linespin. Select which modem you are interested in for more info.