XBee problems (XBP24)

I can’t figure out the settings for my XBP24 modem setup to work.

I am setting them up to work Dragon OSD+ and PC Commander software (using COM port). I am using usb to TTL cable to connect directly to DOSD+.

Tried few setups here I found without any success.

I am new to modems and can’t figure out those XBee settings.

Could any one help with it?

What should be the most common settings to work in this serial connection using XBEE PRO 802.15.4 10CD version?

What parameters do I need to look at? Thanks for any input!

Virgis

using XBEE PRO 802.15.4 10CD version

Good, with this we know exactly which XBee you have.

Take it a step at a time.

Does the XBee respond to a Test/Query from X-CTU?

What Baud rate have you set? Are the other serial parameters, #bits, Stop bit, correct for what you are interface to?

PC Commander software (using COM port)

Is this a terminal program? Does the XBee respond to the "+++" command string with an "OK"?

I am setting them up to work Dragon OSD+

I don't know what this is but assume it has an asynchronous serial port at TTL levels. Is this correct?

Does the Baud rate of the Dragon OSD+ match the XBee?

Does the Dragon OSD+ work when connected to the PC with the XBees?

Have you searched this forum and read the many posts and links? There is lots of info on getting XBees working here.

Dragon is probably Atmel’s development kit board. It would have logic level (3.3V?) serial I/O. That should work with the XBee if wired correctly.

But step 1 is to use the XBee with an RS232 level converter so you can connect it to a PC/laptop’s serial port, optionally using a USB-to-Serial converter cable.

Thanks waltr fro helping here!

Dragon OSD+ uses 115200 8N1. This is a TTL compatible voltage level, but running standard UART serial protocol, at 8-bits, No parity, 1 stop bit - hence 8N1. (that’s what I’ve set to modules and everywhere :slight_smile: )

in X-CTU test doesn’t go through, get all BAD packets. Somehow I can’t connect to another module or I don’t know what I am doing. It is so difficult to understand thins in this new era :slight_smile:

I can’t tell more about PC Commander software, I just choose COM port and that’s it.

I am using this setup:

WRL-09132 XBee Explorer Regulated

WRL-09819 XBee Explorer Dongle

WRL-08742 XBee Pro 60mW Wire Antenna

WRL-08710 XBee Pro 60mW U.FL Connection

From Explorer Regulated i have 3 wires (tx,rx,gnd) connected to DOSD UART serial.

I’ve checked those 2 modems are exact the same. firmwares and models.

Can you please give some ideas on hook them up? Thanks

Any other faster way to test them?

This what i am doing :slight_smile:

http://www.vimeo.com/20024265 (there are more videos)

Thanks in advance!

Virgis

waltr:

using XBEE PRO 802.15.4 10CD version

Good, with this we know exactly which XBee you have.

Take it a step at a time.

Does the XBee respond to a Test/Query from X-CTU?

What Baud rate have you set? Are the other serial parameters, #bits, Stop bit, correct for what you are interface to?

PC Commander software (using COM port)

Is this a terminal program? Does the XBee respond to the "+++" command string with an "OK"?

I am setting them up to work Dragon OSD+

I don't know what this is but assume it has an asynchronous serial port at TTL levels. Is this correct?

Does the Baud rate of the Dragon OSD+ match the XBee?

Does the Dragon OSD+ work when connected to the PC with the XBees?

Have you searched this forum and read the many posts and links? There is lots of info on getting XBees working here.

stevech:
Dragon is probably Atmel’s development kit board. It would have logic level (3.3V?) serial I/O. That should work with the XBee if wired correctly.

But step 1 is to use the XBee with an RS232 level converter so you can connect it to a PC/laptop’s serial port, optionally using a USB-to-Serial converter cable.

Dragon OSD+ (dsPIC33FJ 128MC802)

http://forum.tsebi.com/download/file.php?id=648

This is how i do firmware updates (before PC Commander was released, not it is much easier with it)

http://forum.tsebi.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=67

Thanks for help!

Virgis

There be more than one dragon!

http://www.atmel.com/dyn/products/tools … ol_id=3891