I am getting started and have a project feasibility I would like to prove on the bench with XBee interfaced with an Arduino board.
Could someone check that the components I have picked out make sense and I will be able to practically use together?
Looking at hooking up two sets of XBee and Arduino so they can transmit data to each other, with one possibly interfaced with a RS232 device and the other a usb device or computer.
So far I have these bits picked out for getting me going as a starter kit. And looking for confirmation that yes they can be made to work with each other. I can handle learning the programming, wiring, testing that comes with it. I have software and electronics as a background but no experience with Arduino and XBee.
Or if there are other components I should be looking at?
The XBee dev kit is overpriced. Two XBees, two shields, and a USB Explorer board can be had for about $125. And, the shields will connect directly to the Arduino.
Well if it helps I'm getting started with Arduino, I have programmed other various hardware devices. But the USB connectivity is an end game for me on this, last element to be looked at.
The shields you mention and the price where are these ones posted?
Is the wireless shield in the OP correct? Or use the components below?