Technological Arts Inc.

Product Info

  This interface adapter configuration supports USB connection to a user-supplied XBee RF 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. Connects a USB-equipped host computer to a user-supplied XBee module in a wireless network of XBee modules

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/USB%20Boards/USB2Xsch.pdf

Product data sheet is here: http://support.technologicalarts.ca/docs/Accessories/USB2X and X232 Data Sheets.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/