|
Größe: 1889
Kommentar:
|
Größe: 3140
Kommentar:
|
| Gelöschter Text ist auf diese Art markiert. | Hinzugefügter Text ist auf diese Art markiert. |
| Zeile 1: | Zeile 1: |
| [[TableOfContents]] The XBee is a wireless modem that can be used to connect MK Tools running on a laptop to the Flight or Navi Controller on the Mikrokopter. This can be useful for data logging sensor data, making real-time poti adjustments, and for conducting waypoint navigation. | |
| Zeile 2: | Zeile 3: |
| [[TableOfContents]] You'll need two XBee modems. They come in 3 different antenna flavors. |
[[BR]] |
| Zeile 5: | Zeile 5: |
| XBee Pro 900 RPSMA - This is the one most folks will use. http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/pro...oducts_id=9099 |
= Materials = You'll need two XBee modems. They come in 3 different antenna flavors. |
| Zeile 8: | Zeile 8: |
| XBee Pro 900 wire http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/pro...oducts_id=9097 |
* XBee Pro 900 RPSMA - '''''This is the one most folks will use.''''' http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=9099 |
| Zeile 11: | Zeile 11: |
| XBee Pro 900 U.FL http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/pro...oducts_id=9098 |
* XBee Pro 900 wire http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=9097 |
| Zeile 14: | Zeile 14: |
| U.FL to SMA adapter http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/pro...oducts_id=9145 |
* XBee Pro 900 U.FL http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=9098 |
| Zeile 17: | Zeile 17: |
| 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. | * U.FL to SMA adapter http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=9145 |
| Zeile 19: | Zeile 20: |
| 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. | [[BR]] |
| Zeile 21: | Zeile 22: |
| 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. | You also need two XBee adapters. One needs to the the USB version, because you just plug that into your computer, and fire up MK-Tool. |
| Zeile 23: | Zeile 24: |
| XBee USB Adapter http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/pro...oducts_id=8687 |
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. |
| Zeile 26: | Zeile 26: |
| XBee "Regulated" Adapter http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/pro...oducts_id=9132 |
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. |
| Zeile 29: | Zeile 28: |
| The connection to the MK : | [[BR]] |
| Zeile 31: | Zeile 30: |
| MK FC or Navi-board.....- XBee | * XBee USB Adapter http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=8687 |
| Zeile 33: | Zeile 33: |
| Pin 1..........................- Pin 2 (DOUT) | * XBee "Regulated" Adapter http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=9132[http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=9132 |
| Zeile 35: | Zeile 36: |
| Pin 2..........................- 5V connection on XBee USB adapter board | [[BR]] |
| Zeile 37: | Zeile 38: |
| Pin 7..........................- Pin 10 (GND) | Here is another alternate regulator for inside the MK. |
| Zeile 39: | Zeile 40: |
| Pin 9..........................- Pin 3 (DIN) | http://www.droids.it/990_001.html |
| Zeile 41: | Zeile 42: |
| . [[BR]] = Installation = Each XBee modem plugs directly onto the XBee adapter. The Xbee adapter will be used on one end to connect to the computer via USB. On the Mikrokopter side, several wires need to be soldered onto the Xbee adapter so the adapter can be connected to the Flight or Navi controller. Using a 10-pin ribbon cable like the ones included with the Mikrokopter boards will simplify the installation a great deal. If you don't have spare ribbon cable, you can add one of these to your order: http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=8535 [[BR]] 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)'' |
|
| Zeile 44: | Zeile 62: |
| [[BR]] attachment:xbeeboard.jpg == Configuration of the Xbee modules == [[BR]] |
|
| Zeile 46: | Zeile 71: |
| If you don't have spare ribbon cable, you can add one of these to your order: | [[BR]] Use the XCTU program to do any configuration you need, as well as testing the XBees. |
| Zeile 48: | Zeile 73: |
| http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/pro...oducts_id=8535 | http://www.digi.com/support/productdetl.jsp?pid=3352&osvid=57&s=316&tp=5 |
| Zeile 50: | Zeile 75: |
| Use the XCTU program to do any configuration you need, as well as testing the XBees. | /!\ ToDo: |
| Zeile 52: | Zeile 77: |
| http://www.digi.com/support/productd...=57&s=316&tp=5 /!\ ToDo: |
---- . KategorieEnglish ---- KategorieEnglish |
TableOfContents The XBee is a wireless modem that can be used to connect MK Tools running on a laptop to the Flight or Navi Controller on the Mikrokopter. This can be useful for data logging sensor data, making real-time poti adjustments, and for conducting waypoint navigation.
Materials
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/product_info.php?products_id=9099
- XBee Pro 900 wire
http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=9097
- XBee Pro 900 U.FL
http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=9098
- U.FL to SMA adapter
http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=9145
You also 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/product_info.php?products_id=8687
- XBee "Regulated" Adapter
Here is another alternate regulator for inside the MK.
http://www.droids.it/990_001.html
Installation
Each XBee modem plugs directly onto the XBee adapter. The Xbee adapter will be used on one end to connect to the computer via USB. On the Mikrokopter side, several wires need to be soldered onto the Xbee adapter so the adapter can be connected to the Flight or Navi controller. Using a 10-pin ribbon cable like the ones included with the Mikrokopter boards will simplify the installation a great deal. If you don't have spare ribbon cable, you can add one of these to your order:
http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=8535
BR 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)
attachment:xbee.jpg
attachment:xbeeboard.jpg
Configuration of the Xbee modules
Configure XBee for 57600 baud.
BR Use the XCTU program to do any configuration you need, as well as testing the XBees.
http://www.digi.com/support/productdetl.jsp?pid=3352&osvid=57&s=316&tp=5
![/!\](/moin_static199/mk-style3/img/alert.png "/!\"){kind=small}
ToDo: