I could enter xbee command mode, where i got reply ok when i type some commands. Creating a simple zigbee communication network using xbee. Select which modem you are interested in for more info. You can now close the radio again by selecting the cross, see where the mouse cursor is xctu software for xbee the screenshot. 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. Xbee series 2 point to point communication tutorial by cytron. This is necessary to know when we are configuring the destination address, to which radio we want to talk to. Tutorial use the hobbyduino xbee plug for wireless. To follow along in this tutorial, click on the update firmware button. Cpi xbee r xbee pi i set same panid and destination address as source address of each other.
Next time you want to connect, make sure to change the com port setup to 19200 or you wont be able to talk to the module. Xctu next gen configuration platform for xbeerf solutions. Changing or upgrading the xbee firmware is a delicate process that may harm permanently the xbee module. This section contains download and install instructions based on operating system. Check out this tutorial where we combine the xbee wifi with an xbee shield and an arduino to stick sensor readings on the internet.
For the bluetooth bee, you need to send strings of command to the bluetooth bee as shown in the manual. Were going to show you how to do all of that in this tutorial. Cpixbee rxbeepi i set same panid and destination address as source address of each other. In case the direct link does not work, search on the website of digi for the software in the search field with the keyword xctu. This low cost xbee usb adapter board comes in partially assembled kit form and provides a costeffective solution to interfacing a pc or microcontroller to any xbee or xbee pro module. Doubleclick on the installer file and follow the xctu setup wizard. With the xbee module and shield connected to the arduino, and the shields white switch in usb mode. Xctu is free software from digi that allows you to configure the xbees. This software allows to change the firmware version and some other features. The arduino is connected via 4 wires to another xbee module. You can read this value using the xctu software see screenshots below. Xbee s2c radio module in zigbee api mode using xbee xctu software. Im trying to configure an xbee with the xctu tool using wine. Xctu is a standalone tool for configuring xbee modules.
Home tutorials tutorial use the hobbyduino xbee plug for wireless arduino programming. This is a java api for communication with xbeexbeepro series 1 802. After that attach your xbees with the two arduino boards and use the below code. Jul 18, 2016 your tutorial is a very nice way to get going on xbee. Wirelesss servo controller using xbee tutorials of cytron. Tesla group presents xctuxctu tutorialtutorial featuring ahsan. 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. Run through the install as you would with any windows application. The pc connection can be used to configure the xbee module through digis xctu software. It only runs on windows and it has been developed by digi.
When using it with the xbee wifis, it even provides a wifi network scanning and connection interface to make connecting to networks a breeze. Connect arduino to computer, and run the xctu software. Oct 04, 2012 now first of all run the xctu software and configure your xbees as we did in the last tutorial i. With this software, the user be able to upgrade the firmware, update the. Xbee zb product page the product page for the current series2ish module. I chose arduinos because i happened to have two on hand. You might be aware that, there are two ways to establish a communication between xbee devices, one using at mode and other using api mode. They both have same footprint, but that doesnt make them capable of using the same configuration software. Introduction how to use xbee benefits of xctu xctu software. Introduction for wireless transmission of data transmitters are.
How to use pc to control and monitor electronics arduino project through xbee. Government regulations wireless communication has different restrictions in different countries. 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. The tool provides a gui and terminal interface to configure the modules as well as a built in tool to test the xbee range and reliability of packet transmissions. Mar 08, 2012 xbee series 2 point to point communication. This is a java api for communication with xbee xbee pro series 1 802. Lets learn how to configure xbee s2c radio module in zigbee api mode using xbee xctu software. The coordinator has the fixed address 0, so you need to set dl and hl address parts of the other module to 0. Jan 28, 2009 the digi xctu software is a handy windows application to configure the large amount of settings on the xbee. It includes new tools that make it easy to setup, configure and test xbee rf modules. Jun 01, 2014 xbee api mode tutorial using python and arduino jun 1, 2014 00.
Getting started with open broadcaster software obs duration. Get started with xbee a beginners tutorial atomic spin. Xbee s1 does not have coordinator nor router function. Tutorial use the hobbyduino xbee plug for wireless arduino. 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. Digi international offers a convenient tools for xbee module programming xctu. With this software firmware updates are a breeze and configuration is simple. How to network xbee and the arduino tutorial australia. Xbee series 2 point to point communication tutorials of. Xbee api mode tutorial using python and arduino steven. Xctu software this is what you need to configure the xbee modules.
Using digis xctu software and parallaxs xbee usb adapter board, interfacing with the xbee is simple for. Using the xctu software on a pc and the xbee explorer usb board, configure the radios as the. Introduction for wireless transmission of data transmitters are used. Using x ctu to download firmware and profiles to xbee rf modules introduction x ctu 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.
The other xbee should be in the usb exlporer and plugged into the pc. The arduino sends a character of the alphabet to the xbee. For evaluation i would like to rebuild the network discovery tool from the xctu software provides by digi. Originally, this tutorial was written to configure an xbee series 1 to communicate in transparency mode. It makes communicating with xbees very easy, and provides a nice interface to modify all of the modules settings. In this tutorial, the option chosen is configuring xbee module using software xctu.
In this video, we have demonstrated how to setup and configure. If you are working with an xbee series 3, you will have a different configuration setting. Xctu is a free multiplatform application designed to enable developers to interact with digi rf modules through a simpletouse graphical interface. 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. 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. Using xctu to download firmware and profiles to xbee rf. Now first of all run the xctu software and configure your xbees as we did in the last tutorial i. Libelium supplies the xbee transceivers with the desired firmware version 802. Digi may make improvements andor changes in this manual or in the products andor the programs described in this. To upgrade xbee firmwares, xctu application needs to be used.
Xbee series 1 product page the product page for the series 1 module. Getting started with xbee rf modules parallax, inc. Im looking now for a resource other than the digi manual. This tutorial is aiming at xbee series 2 as highlighted at the title and. Digi xbee xctu software rebuild network discovery tool. Once x ctu read the xbee it will set the modem type and function set boxes and show a list of parameters. 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. Wirelesss servo controller using xbee tutorial by cytron. Using xctu to download firmware and profiles to xbee rf modules. Therefore, you need to put one of your xbee modules into coordinator mode using the function set dropdown box in xctu.
I hope you have enjoyed this tutorial xbee arduino interfacing. For this, select write from the menu, as shown in the screenshot. However, this can apply to the xbee series 3 module as. 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. Xctu is a software provided by digi to be used together with their xbee module. The software is easy to use and allows digi customers to test the radio modems in the actual environment with just a computer and the items included with the radio modems. Different controls indicating the number of packets sent, lost, etc. The software is written in java and is crossplatform, so it can be used on windows, osx and linux. Originally, this tutorial was written to configure an xbee series 1 to. However, i cannot get the message from each other in minicom. Xctu is a free multiplatform application designed to enable. Xctu is free software, provided by digi the manufacturer of xbee, which we use to. Did you set one of your modules into coordinator mode.
Xbee is a very popular zigbee complaint product from digi. Datasheets for the xbee modems can be downloaded from the digi page. Each xbee radio module has its own unique radio serial address. Please refer to tutorial and sample project under the references related section above. Serial communications with the arduino uno configure xbees with xctu a screenshot of xctu software with the important buttons shown the only way we can configure the network settings of our modules is to download the program xctu by digi digi are the xbee manufacturers. The software can be downloaded from digis website found here. Your tutorial is a very nice way to get going on xbee.
This is intended to educate with basic xbee api mode setup, and how the xbee frame format works. The xctu software is free to download and provides a simple interface to configure and update your xbee transceivers. This should read out of the xbee all of the parameters. In this tutorial we will interface xbee module with arduino uno board.
This tutorial is aiming at xbee series 2 as highlighted at the title and in the beginning of the post. Once xctu read the xbee it will set the modem type and function set boxes and show a list of parameters. Xbee api mode tutorial using python and arduino jun 1, 2014 00. The xctu has such functionality, as you can see in the picture below. To download, try this link or search for xctu download. The church media guys church training academy recommended for you.
Show you the basic simple example of using xbee and arduino. A nice way to double check all of your serial communication within xctu. Download and install xctu this section contains download and install instructions based on operating system. Xctu is a free software tool available from digi international to interface with xbee modules. The xctu software is now available on linux and wine is no longer required. Introduction how to use xbee benefits of xctu xctu software 3. A complete step by step tutorial on interfacing of xbee module with arduino. Communication with two xbees and arduinos over serial. Transmitters are of many types some in the form antennas and dish. If a router is needed, the xbee needs to have at router firmware downloaded to it using xctu software and the usb adapter.
Here is what the xctu software looks like when it loads up. The digi xctu software is a handy windows application to configure the large amount of settings on the xbee. Dec 11, 2015 xctu is a free multiplatform application designed to enable developers to interact with digi rf modules through a simpletouse graphical interface. Xbee modules used as endpoints need at endpoint firmware downloaded using xctu software and the xbee usb adapter. See other knowledge articles for information on installing or using the x ctu software. In xctu test that the xbee is seen with a testquery from the pc settings tab. Tutorial use the hobbyduino xbee plug for wireless arduino programming. Xbee zigbee complaint communication using api mode. Windows runs the xctu software that interacts with the xbee. Please, check the xctu introduction tutorial in order to learn how to use it. There are two options to configure xbee module which is through using software xctu or a microcontoller circuit. It may be necessary to configure your system prior to installing xctu for the first time. Get xctu software in modem configuration download new versions get the latest module firmware click read change the version drop down to the latest version if my memory serves me correctly, the function set for one of them should be router and one should be end device doesnt matter which for simple point to point.
The objective of this project is to provide a flexible and simple to use api to interact with xbee radios. In this video, we have demonstrated how to setup and configure xbee module into coordinator. Serial terminal basics the xctu software well use has an integrated serial terminal. My circuit is quite a bit like the arduino shown above, but id like to poll the xbee to see how strong the rf connection is between them. Xbee module configuration install xctu pyroelectro.
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