Introduction
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.
Pair a couple of these XBees with a Regulated Explorer, and a USB Explorer and you've got a great gift for that special electronics geek!
Specification
- 3.3V @ 215mA
- 250kbps Max data rate
- 60mW output (+18dBm)
- 1 mile (1500m) 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