Xbee Explorer USB

This is a simple to use, USB to serial base unit for the XBee line. This unit works with all XBee modules including the Series 1 and Series 2.5, standard and Pro version. Plug the unit into the XBee Explorer, attach a mini USB cable, and you will have direct access to the serial and programming pins on the XBee unit.

You get the red board only. XBee modules sold below.


Documents:

• Schematic
• X-CTU Software
• USB FTDI Drivers for Windows, Linux, Mac

Wow there are a lot of XBee modules! Here's a breakdown:

Series 1: Good point-to-point (300 ft)

• Chip
• U.FL
• Wire
  

Series 1 High Power: Point-to-point and decent range (~1 mile)

• Chip
• U.FL
• Wire
  

Series 2.5: Multi-point networks (300 ft)

• Chip
• U.FL
• Wire
• RPSMA
  

Series 2.5 High Power: Multi-point and decent range (~1 mile)

• Chip
• U.FL
• Wire
• RPSMA
  

900MHz: Longer range (~6 mile)

• Wire
• U.FL
• RPSMA
  

900MHz High Power: Super long range (~15 mile)

• Wire
• U.FL
• RPSMA