This section focuses on establishing an understanding of the types of XBee modules and their hardware
Do EACH of the following and submit to your instructor:
Do EACH of the following and submit to your instructor:
Do EACH of the following and submit to your instructor:
- Describe the general idea behind producing a wireless data connection between two devices
- Identify and describe the differences between the series 1 & 2 XBee modules
- Identify and describe the differences between the low-power and PRO modules
- Identify and describe the available antenna options and their individual benefits
- Identify and describe the methods for configuring a module
- Be sure to include the use of X-CTU and an explanation of the AT command set
Do EACH of the following and submit to your instructor:
- Identify and describe XBee's operating voltage
- Describe why this voltage is important to know when interfacing with devices, such as Arduino
- Identify and describe a method for interfacing an XBee with a microcontroller, such as Arduino
- Identify and describe the issues concerning sharing serial TX/RX lines between your microcontroller and other devices (i.e. the problem with Arduino sharing TX/RX lines with the USB to Serial converter and an XBee)
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