Hello,
I am trying to configure two XBee S2 modules to communicate with each other via Ardiono Unos and the XBee Pro shields. My problem is I am new to this and not sure how to configure the XBee modules to talk to ech other. I tried using Putty with instruction from Jeremy Blum but I keep getting an error during the ATML1000 configuration portion. (His instructions work great for the XBee S1 but not the XBee S2). I have downloaded the XCTU software but am unsure how to use and the proper procedure to configure S2 modules to talk to each other.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Andrew
I have downloaded the XCTU software but am unsure how to use and the proper procedure to configure S2 modules to talk to each other.
One needs to be a Coordinator. The other needs to be an End Device or Router (a Router is also an End Device, but an End Device is not also a Router).
Then, set MY and DL and PAN ID, just like series 1 models.
Jeremy's tutorials are more geared to the S1 Xbees.. try the following series of 5 by Tunnelsup on YouTube. He also has a link to a PDF Cheat-Sheet for all of the S2 settings, and the tutorials have helped me with a pair of S2's I got with the Libelium (?sp?) shields. (2-Pack). I highly suggest getting Digi's latest release of X-CTU. There are also quite a few tutorials out there incase you accidentally lock-up (term, Un-Brick) the modules. (One suggestion not mentioned, worse case, while updating the firmware, wire a momentary switch between GND & -RST, the ever popular RESET button).
link to tunnelsup's 1st tutorial video: XBee Basics - Lesson 1 - General Information and Initial Setup - YouTube (remember, there are 5 total!)
Link to Digi's download page for X-CTU: http://www.digi.com/support/productdetail?pid=3352&type=utilities