Parallax XBee Manual

XBee USB Adapter Board (#32400)
This low cost XBee USB Adapter Board comes in partially assembled kit form and provides a cost-effective
solution to interfacing a PC or microcontroller to any XBee or XBee Pro module. By using this adapter
board you can provide an easy interface to the XBee or XBee Pro modules by converting the 2mm pin
spacing to breadboard friendly 0.100" spacing. The adapter boards also provide a means to connect
pluggable wires or solder connections and also provide mounting holes.

Features

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Provides an easy interface for configuring an XBee Module via a PC
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4 status indicator LEDs for Power, RSSI, Associate and mode (sleep/ON)
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Converts XBee 2mm pin spacing to 0.100" pin spacing
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Provides easy pluggable wire or solder connections
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Includes mounting holes
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Pin-out compatible with our other XBee Adapter boards
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Partially assembled kit form for flexible configuration

Key Specifications

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Power requirements: 3.3V pass-through to XBee module
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Communication: Serial pass-through to XBee module
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Operating temperature: -40 to +158°F (-40 to +70°C)
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Dimensions: 1.51" L x 1.00" W x 0.58" H* (38.3 mm x 25.6 mm x 14.8 mm*)
* when headers are attached

Application Ideas

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Easy connection of XBee modules to PC for configuration
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Easy connection of XBee modules to breadboard or proto board
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Convenient way to mount the XBee module away from the microcontroller

Packing List

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(1) XBee USB Adapter Board PCB (SMD components pre-soldered)
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(2) 10-pin 2mm sockets
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(1) 40-pin SIP header

Tools Required

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Soldering Iron (always wear safety glasses when soldering)
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Solder (some soldering experience required)
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Flux
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Diagonal cutters or Exacto knife
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