Below I have a diagram showing a setup that I would like to achieve as a segway into bigger projects. I can successfully connect 2 XBees in a P2P setup: Coordinator (connected to PC) and an End Device (connected to an Arduino). However, I would like to work on 3+ XBees without using any Arduinos.
I would like to attempt building the above network, where I am able to control (on/off) the LED of all 3 XBees independently by a click of a button. At the same time, I would like to know/show which XBee (of the 3) had its button pressed.
Can my setup be done? Or, do I have to purchase DigiMesh XBees?
I am using Xbee S1 also and the configuration is setup similar to yours.
From Digi's website, the datasheet for XbeeS1 clearly states that it can go upto 30m indoors but I can hardly get 10meters. Outdooe LOS the same story...
Is there any way to use external SMA antenna to boost this or is this all that I have to live with ?
Hi LucidGold & Shaikhmuneer23:
If the distance is too short for your application at 2.4GHz, I suggest you consider 433MHz RF solution.
If the distance is enough for your requirement, I think it is no need to mesh. Well, "mesh" means more latency and less reliable.
