TableOfContents You'll need two XBee modems. They come in 3 different antenna flavors.

  • XBee Pro 900 RPSMA - This is the one most folks will use.

http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/pro...oducts_id=9099

* XBee Pro 900 wire http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/pro...oducts_id=9097

* XBee Pro 900 U.FL http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/pro...oducts_id=9098

* U.FL to SMA adapter http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/pro...oducts_id=9145

You need two XBee adapters. One needs to the the USB version, because you just plug that into your computer, and fire up MK-Tool.

You can also use the USB version for the MK end, though it's more expensive, and slightly heavier than the "regulated" version which lacks the USB and FTDI stuff. You might have to jumper across a diode on the board as well, since it doesn't play nice with the diode in place.

If you're only going to buy two adapters, I'd recommend getting two of the USB versions, since you can use them to test the XBee modems on your computer. If you want more than 2 adapters, then you could get the cheaper ones.

* XBee USB Adapter http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/pro...oducts_id=8687

* XBee "Regulated" Adapter http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/pro...oducts_id=9132

The connection to the MK :

MK FC or Navi-board.....- XBee

Pin 1..........................- Pin 2 (DOUT)

Pin 2..........................- 5V connection on XBee USB adapter board

Pin 7..........................- Pin 10 (GND)

Pin 9..........................- Pin 3 (DIN)

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Configure XBee for 57600 baud.

If you don't have spare ribbon cable, you can add one of these to your order:

http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/pro...oducts_id=8535

Use the XCTU program to do any configuration you need, as well as testing the XBees.

http://www.digi.com/support/productd...=57&s=316&tp=5

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