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