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By guibot
@ March 4, 2009

Vendor's Description: 


This is the very popular 2.4GHz XBee module from Digi (formally Maxstream). These modules take the 802.15.4 stack (the basis for Zigbee) and wrap it into a simple to use serial command set. These modules allow a very reliable and simple communication between microcontrollers, computers, systems, really anything with a serial port! Point to point and multi-point networks are supported.


Features:

  • 3.3V @ 50mA
  • 250kbps Max data rate
  • 1mW output (+0dBm)
  • 300ft (100m) range
  • Built-in antenna
  • Fully FCC certified
  • 6 10-bit ADC input pins
  • 8 digital IO pins
  • 128-bit encryption
  • Local or over-air configuration
  • AT or API command set

 

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By Nicola
@ Wed, 2009-03-04 16:41
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i'm using them too, very easy and work great.

for the records: if you're planning on use the LadyAda/Adafruit XBee adapter, read this first:

http://letsmakerobots.com/node/4437

By MaltiK
@ Wed, 2009-03-04 13:50
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wow I am suprised this hasnt been in the components yet... so many people here have use them...