{"id":4357147721846,"title":"Sparkfun XBee Explorer Dongle","handle":"sparkfun-xbee-explorer-dongle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the SparkFun XBee Explorer Dongle unit for the Digi XBee module line. With the XBee Explorer Dongle you can plug the unit directly into your USB port and have it act as a gateway between your computer and the XBee. No cables needed! This unit works with all XBee modules including the Series 1 and Series 2.5, standard and Pro version. The on-board voltage regulator is good up to 500mA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe highlight of this board is an FT231X USB-to-Serial converter. That’s what translates data between your computer and the XBee. There’s also a reset button, and a voltage regulator to supply the XBee with plenty of power. In addition, there are four LEDs that’ll help if you ever need to debug your XBee: RX, TX, RSSI (signal-strength indicator), and power indicator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis board also breaks out each of the XBee’s I\/O pins to a pair of breadboard-compatible headers. So if you want to make use of the XBee’s extended functionality, you can solder some header pins into those, or even just solder some wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sure which XBee module or accessory is right for you? Check out our\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sparkfun.com\/pages\/xbee_guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e XBee Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no XBee included with this Explorer Dongle. Check the \u003cem\u003eRecommended Products\u003c\/em\u003e section below for different options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This board cannot source the power required for the Cellular XBee line. It will only work with the 802.15.4 variants.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-02-12T16:59:35-05:00","created_at":"2019-11-26T17:27:46-05:00","vendor":"SparkFun","type":"SparkFun","tags":[],"price":2590,"price_min":2590,"price_max":2590,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":2595,"compare_at_price_min":2595,"compare_at_price_max":2595,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":31261044506742,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"K605","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Sparkfun XBee Explorer Dongle","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":2590,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":2595,"inventory_quantity":5,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1749\/9663\/products\/11697-02b.jpg?v=1574807266"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1749\/9663\/products\/11697-02b.jpg?v=1574807266","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":5693304242294,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"width":600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1749\/9663\/products\/11697-02b.jpg?v=1574807266"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1749\/9663\/products\/11697-02b.jpg?v=1574807266","width":600}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the SparkFun XBee Explorer Dongle unit for the Digi XBee module line. With the XBee Explorer Dongle you can plug the unit directly into your USB port and have it act as a gateway between your computer and the XBee. No cables needed! This unit works with all XBee modules including the Series 1 and Series 2.5, standard and Pro version. The on-board voltage regulator is good up to 500mA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe highlight of this board is an FT231X USB-to-Serial converter. That’s what translates data between your computer and the XBee. There’s also a reset button, and a voltage regulator to supply the XBee with plenty of power. In addition, there are four LEDs that’ll help if you ever need to debug your XBee: RX, TX, RSSI (signal-strength indicator), and power indicator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis board also breaks out each of the XBee’s I\/O pins to a pair of breadboard-compatible headers. So if you want to make use of the XBee’s extended functionality, you can solder some header pins into those, or even just solder some wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sure which XBee module or accessory is right for you? Check out our\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sparkfun.com\/pages\/xbee_guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e XBee Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no XBee included with this Explorer Dongle. Check the \u003cem\u003eRecommended Products\u003c\/em\u003e section below for different options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This board cannot source the power required for the Cellular XBee line. It will only work with the 802.15.4 variants.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Sparkfun XBee Explorer Dongle
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