Use The Micropython Terminal In Xctu; Troubleshooting; Example: Hello World; Example: Turn On An Led - Digi XBee 3 Cellular LTE-M User Manual

Get started with MicroPython
6. Note what COM port(s) the XBee Smart Modem is using, because you will need this information
when you use terminal communication. The Radio Modules information panel lists the COM
port in use.

Use the MicroPython Terminal in XCTU

You can use the MicroPython Terminal to communicate with the XBee Smart Modem when it is in
MicroPython mode.
in Use XCTU to enter the MicroPython
1. Click the Tools drop-down menu
2. Click Open. If you have not already added devices to XCTU:
a. In the Select the Serial/USB port area, click the COM port that the device uses.
b. Verify that the baud rate and other settings are correct.
3. Click OK. The Open icon changes to Close
4. Press Ctrl+B to get the MicroPython version banner and prompt.
You can now type or paste MicroPython commands at the >>> prompt.

Troubleshooting

If you receive No such port: 'Port is already in use by other applications.' in the MicroPython
Terminal close any other console sessions open inside XCTU and close any other serial terminal
programs connected to the device, then retry the MicroPython connection in XCTU.
If the device seems unresponsive, try pressing Ctrl+C to end any running programs.
You can use the +++ escape sequence and look for an OK for confirmation that you have the correct
baud rate.

Example: hello world

Before you begin, you must have previously added a device in XCTU. See
1. At the MicroPython >>> prompt, type the Python command: print("Hello, World!")
2. Press Enter to execute the command. The terminal echos back Hello, World!.

Example: Turn on an LED

Note This example is only for kits that use the XBIB-CU-TH development board. For an example that
uses the XBIB-U-DEV development board, see
1 See Other terminal programs
Digi XBee® 3 Cellular LTE-M/NB-IoT Global Smart Modem User Guide
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This requires XCTU 6.3.7 or higher. To enter MicroPython mode, follow the steps
environment. To use the MicroPython Terminal:
if you do not use the MicroPython Terminal in XCTU.
Use the MicroPython Terminal in XCTU
and select MicroPython Terminal. The terminal opens.
, indicating that the device is properly connected.
Example: turn on an LED.
Add a device to XCTU.
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