Xbee usb adapter

Hello,

I need to build usb explorer for the xbee.

Something like this:

http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/produc … ts_id=8687

Right now, at home I got max232 chip. Is this the right chip? What the diffrent between them ft232 and the max232?

Thank you.

ft232 chip is for USB to your PC

and the max232 chip is for asynchronous serial to RS232 on a PC COM Port.

Google these to learn more.