Description
Description: The XBee Explorer Regulated takes care of the 3.3V regulation, signal conditioning, and basic activity indicators (Power, RSSI and DIN/DOUT activity LEDs). It translates the 5V signals to 3.3V so that you can connect a 5V (down to 3.3V) system to any XBee module. The board was conveniently designed to mate directly with Arduino Pro boards and with the FTDI Basic boards for wireless bootloading and USB based configuration.
This unit works with all XBee modules including the Series 1 and Series 2.5, standard and Pro versions. Plug an XBee into this breakout and you will have direct access to the serial and programming pins on the XBee unit and will be able to power the XBee with 5V.
This board comes fully populated with 3.3V regulator (16V max input), XBee socket, four status LEDs, and a diode to allow 5V systems to communicate safely with the 3.3V XBees.
This board does not include the XBee module.
Here's a breakdown of XBee module names and their relative performance as a guide to help you pick the correct module for your application.
- Series 1: Good point-to-point (300 ft)
- Series 1 High Power: Point-to-point and decent range (~1 mile)
- Series 2.5: Multi-point networks (300 ft)
- Series 2.5 High Power: Multi-point and decent range (~1 mile)
- 900MHz: Longer range (~6 mile)
- 900MHz High Power: Super long range (~15 mile)
Shipping
This product is shipped from the USA.
Documents
Schematic
Digi XTU programming software
Eagle Files
