XBee Explorer Regulated

• ^NZ $16.15 incl GST
• Excluding GST: $14.04
• Quantity Required
• Product Code:
  WRL-09132

• This product will be ordered
  On Demand twice monthly.

• Notify me when in stock
• 
•  

XBee Explorer Regulated

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 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 and XBee module. XBee modules sold below.

Add a couple XBees, and a USB Explorer and you've got a great gift for that special electronics geek! For more gift ideas check out our SparkFun Gift Guide!

Documents:

• Schematic
  
• X-CTU Software
• Eagle Files

Wow there are a lot of XBee modules! Here's a breakdown:

Series 1: Good point-to-point (300 ft)

• Chip
• U.FL
• Wire

Series 1 High Power: Point-to-point and decent range (~1 mile)

• Chip
• U.FL
• Wire

Series 2.5: Multi-point networks (300 ft)

• Chip
• U.FL
• Wire
• RPSMA

Series 2.5 High Power: Multi-point and decent range (~1 mile)

• Chip
• U.FL
• Wire
• RPSMA

900MHz: Longer range (~6 mile)

• Wire
• U.FL
• RPSMA

900MHz High Power: Super long range (~15 mile)

• Wire
• U.FL
• RPSMA