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XBee is a series of radio modules. Variants include 868 MHz, 900 MHz, and 2.4 GHz, using point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and mesh networks.

XBee is a series of radio modules. Variants include 868 MHz, 900 MHz, and 2.4 GHz, using point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and mesh networks.

Model Types:

  • Series 1 - 802.15.4, Point to Point or Star Networking
  • Series 2 - ZigBee Mesh Networking

Details are at:

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Converting struct to byte and back to struct

I'm currently working with Arduino Unos, 9DOFs, and XBees, and I was trying to create a struct that could be sent over serial, byte by byte, and then re-constructed into a struct. So far I have the following code: struct AMG_ANGLES { float yaw; …
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How to handle packet send/ack

I'm building an application to communicate to an Xbee module via the Xbee API. Currently I have something working, but its fairly simple and has quite a few limitations. Sub processPackets() ' this runs as its own thread 'remove data from serial…
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How to run an API made for 32-bit on a 64-bit machine?

I'm writing a java application which has to communicate with has to communicate with an XBee radio over a usb-cable.To do this , I use the xbee-java API (http://code.google.com/p/xbee-api/) On my old 32-bit machine it all worked fine . But when I…
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Connecting an iPhone to an XBee module

I'd like to use an iPhone to monitor output from a remote source using an XBee modem (or other low power wireless device). Ideally, the iPhone can regularly poll the XBee for this information and then use it to display generate output. This is…
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Wireless programming with the Arduino XBee Shield and XBee Explorer

I am trying to enable wireless programming of an Arduino via the XBee Shield and an XBee Explorer. I've seen two tutorials online, XBee radios and Wireless Bootloading for ATmega168/ATmega328 that show you how do it. However, both tutorials talk…
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How do you set the channel on a XBee PRO series 2?

I've got three XBees. 2x PROs and a standard, all series 2s. I've configured one PRO and one standard to be router/endpoints on channel 0 and PAN 234 (this is the default channel and PAN ID when selecting the "XBP24-B"/"XB24-B" "ZNET2.5 ROUTER/END…
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XBee communication in large networks

Here is my situation: I have a network of 96 XBee S2B and S2C modules. My application runs on an ARM module and has an XBee S2C module. All modules (in total 97 of them) are in the same network and are able to communicate with each other. The…
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Creating Zigbee Ad-hoc Network in a dynamic environment

We are working on a project to create a V2V ad-hoc network between vehicles. Basically we are deploying Raspberry Pis in vehicles and we are using Xbee modules and Zigbee protocol in order to exchange data between vehicles if they are near from each…
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XBee packet format

I have to IEEE 802.15.4 devices running. The question is about XBee-PRO. Firmware: XBEE PRO 802.15.4 (Version: 10e6) Hardware: XBEE (Version: 1744) Both units are configured to the same channel (15) and same PAN id (0x1234). It's hooked to my…
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XBee two-way communication (sender and receiver) at the same time

Let's say I am trying to make a chat program like in the YouTube video XBee Basics - Lesson 2 - Simple Chat Program Between Two XBees in AT Mode. In this video, he explained that one XBee is a sender which sends "Hello world" to the another XBee…
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ZigBee Mesh VS DigiMesh

Which is better, ZigBee Mesh (Series 2) or DigiMesh (Series 1)? I have already read Wireless Mesh Networking, ZigBee vs. DigiMesh (PDF format), but I noted there are many advantages of using DigiMesh, instead, I expected to read that Series 2 is…
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How can I send strings of data to an XBee with a python library?

Which library should I be using, and how? Python XBee seems to be only able to send commands in API mode, and I can't find an example of anyone using it to send a string. Maybe I'm misunderstanding what API mode is, but I can't find a payload in…
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How to quickly broadcast information with a XBee to other XBee?

I am using several XBee Zigbee with some Arduino modules (or microcontrollers, Arduino is not mandatory). I configured my XBees in AT/transparent mode. I need to broadcast information: when one module is touched, every other module must react at the…
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Communicating arduino and pc using two xbees

It's my first time using Xbee modules. I'm using two Xbee modules Serie 1. They are programmed like this: CH 10 ID 1 DH 0 DL 3 MY 2 CE 0 AND CH 10 ID 1 DH 0 DL 2 MY 3 CE 1 Arduino is running this: const int ledPin = 13; // the pin that the LED is…
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Sending API tx frame from coordinator to end device (zigbee+arduino)

Hi i'm developing a WSN where every end device before starting transmitting must receive a call from the Coordinator. For testing purpose I'm working with 4 Arduino nano 3.0 (in the final configuration i will use a different microcontroller with an…
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