Technological Arts Inc.

Product Info

  This interface adapter configuration supports USB connection to a user-supplied XBee module, and serves two purposes:

1. XBee firmware updating: USB interface and socket strips for XBee module, along with handshaking lines and reset button to support easy firmware updates. Use it to configure and deploy XBee modules
2. XBee Coordinator node: connects a USB-equipped host computer to a user-supplied XBee configured as Coordinator in a wireless network of XBee modules

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Product Details

• standard miniB USB connector
• activity LEDs provided for RX and TX monitoring
• 500mA polyfuse protects host computer's USB port from accidental shorts
• 2mm socket strips accept XBee and XBeePro modules
• Reset button for XBee
• small footprint (approx. 1.0x1.5 inches; 25x37 mm)

Resources

Schematic diagram for this module is available from http://support.technologicalarts.ca/docs/ApplicationBoards/USB%20Boards/USB2X232sch.pdf

Drivers for the FT232R USB chip used in this design are available from www.ftdichip.com

X-CTU configuration utility for XBee is available from Digi: www.digi.com/support/