Xbee startup problem

Forum 2005-2010 (read only) Hardware Interfacing
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Today I received my first 2 xBee's.
I tried to configure them using my Arduino but I can not seem to find out.

I am using a custom board that has a voltage regulator and connects to the 5v, GND, RX and TX of the Arduino. I am 100% sure the board is working correctly.

I connected the xBee to USB using the standard programmer (I don't know what it is called but it only contains the FTDI chip). I can make a connection in X-CTU.

Since my Arduino also has this FTDI chip I thought it would be possible to change the configuration with my Arduino too. I removed the atmel from the board and connected the xBee with the arduino. When I measure the voltage is correct. I can however not establish a connection in X-CTU (unable to connect). Can anybody tell me what I am doing wrong?

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On the XBee shield you need to change the positions of the jumpers for that to work.

On your "custom" board, you need to swap the M8RXD and M8TXD signals.

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Thanks it worked!

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