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== Description ==

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This is the <b>SparkFun XBee Explorer Dongle</b> 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 <b>500mA</b>.

The highlight of this board is an <b>FT231X USB-to-Serial</b> 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 <b>four LEDs</b> that’ll help if you ever need to debug your <b>XBee: RX, TX, RSSI (signal-strength indicator)</b>, and power indicator.

This board also breaks out each of the <b>XBee’s I/O pins</b> 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.

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This board cannot source the power required for the <b>Cellular XBee line.</b> It will only work with the <b>802.15.4 variants</b>.</div>

== Documents ==

&#10148; [https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Wireless/Zigbee/XBee-Explorer-Dongle-v23.pdf Schematic XBee-Explorer-Donge]

&#10148; [https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Wireless/Zigbee/XBee-Explorer-Dongle-v23.zip Eagle Files]

&#10148; [http://www.digi.com/support/productdetail?pid=3352 X-CTU Software]

&#10148; [https://github.com/sparkfun/XBee_Explorer_Dongle/tree/V_2.3 Github (Design Files)]

== Used Hardware ==

* [[Sparkfun® XBee® Explorer Dongle]]

== References ==

* https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11697
* https://www.digi.com/support/productdetail?pid=3352

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