Multiple XBee 802.15.4 Communication.

Using Arduino Networking, Protocols, and Devices
1

Hello,

I am trying to send two potentiometer values connected to two arduinos to a laptop.
So i am using Xbee 802.15.4 (Series 1) modules for the purpose.

My setup is as follows:

Transmitter:
ArduinoTx (Pin3 NewSoftSerial) ===> XbeeDin //Using NewSoftSerial to avoid conflicts with USB as i am not using the Xbee Shield
Arduino3V3 ===> XbeeVDD
ArduinoGND ===> XbeeGND
Arduino Powered using Laptop's USB port

Laptop:
Xbee connected to FT232 Xbee Adapter Board

My Xbee Configurations:

ArduinoXBEE
(XB24, 802.15.4, 10E8)
ID = 9898
DH = 0
DL = 1
MY = 2
BD = 5 (38400)

LaptopXBEE
(XB24, 802.15.4, 10E8)
ID = 9898
DH = 0
DL = 0
MY = 1
CE = 1 (Cordinator Enable)
BD = 5 (38400)

It worked for the first time. But when i powered off both arduino and laptop's xbee, it does not work.
I tested the same setup with my other Series 2 modules and it works.

Is my above Xbee configuration correct ?

Any help will be appreciated.

2

The MY address on one XBee must match the DL address on the other XBee. So, no, your configuration is not correct.

Change the laptop's XBee's DL value to 2.

3

Thanks Paul. I have re-configured the laptop's XBee by changing the DL value to 2.
But unluckily it does not work.

I Google-d about this issue and found the following project:

http://www.kobakant.at/DIY/?p=270

The configuration is pretty same as of mine, unlike i am using XBee's in transparent mode.

Any more suggestions ?

Regards,
Aadeesh

4

i haven't used any series 1 xbees but why is on the one module low address (DL) =1 and on the other 0?

markbee

5

@markbee
It is because Xbee with DL=0 (Coordinator) should listen to multiple End Devices in range.