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DFR0015 USB Communication
jbm417 2013-09-10 17:57:13 4156 Views4 Replies I just received 2 DFR0015 shields but cannot access the Xbee Pro S1 using X-CTU.
I have the Xbee/Usb switch set to usb position as noted in the wiki info & I quote " USB side: Talk to the Xbee module directly from the PC".
I can program the Arduino Uno R3 by putting the Run/Prog switch in the Prog position.
If I use a xbee/usb adapter, X-CTU works just fine using the FTDI drivers running on Win XP SP3.
My question: "Is there something other than X-CTU that I should be using to directly communicate with the Xbee when mounted in the DFR0015?"
TIA, Joe
I have the Xbee/Usb switch set to usb position as noted in the wiki info & I quote " USB side: Talk to the Xbee module directly from the PC".
I can program the Arduino Uno R3 by putting the Run/Prog switch in the Prog position.
If I use a xbee/usb adapter, X-CTU works just fine using the FTDI drivers running on Win XP SP3.
My question: "Is there something other than X-CTU that I should be using to directly communicate with the Xbee when mounted in the DFR0015?"
TIA, Joe
2013-09-13 07:42:24 Hi Jose,
Yes, the shield does have blue pin headers and 2 minature slide switches.
I will send an email as you said.
Thanks, Joe jbm417
Yes, the shield does have blue pin headers and 2 minature slide switches.
I will send an email as you said.
Thanks, Joe
jbm417 2013-09-12 17:03:26 Hi jbm417,
Can you check the version of DFR0015 that you have? If you are not sure send us a picture. But you can just answer these questions. Does it have 2 switches, and pin headers are blue? If so please, send an email to techsupport at dfrobot.
Jose
Can you check the version of DFR0015 that you have? If you are not sure send us a picture. But you can just answer these questions. Does it have 2 switches, and pin headers are blue? If so please, send an email to techsupport at dfrobot.
Jose 2013-09-12 07:09:03 Thanks for the reply Jose,
I want to establsih Arduino-Xbee to Arduino-Xbee communication.
I am able to configure the 2 Xbees, plugged into a separate USB adapter, using X-CTU. However I was expecting to be able to configure the Xbees when plugged into DFR0015/Arduino. This would
save me a lot of time moving the Xbees back & forth as I experiment with different configurations.
The problem seems to center around which comm port is used/recognized by Win XP. For example,
Arduino Uno programming uses Com4 while X-CTU uses Com6 via a USB serial port/serial converter.
I was expecting to move the USB switch on DFR0015 to cause Win XP to see the Xbee as a USB device. However, I checked the schematic for DFR0015 and do not even see the Xbee/USB switch or the Run/Prog switch, let alone any way for the Xbee socket to have a USB interface. Is there another schematic anywhere?
Sorry for long version, but hope this explains the situation a bit more clearly.
Do you have any guidance?
Yes, the board is powered up via the USB cable. I am able to program the Uno. The Red LED is blinking on the DFR0015 board.
TIA, Joe jbm417
I want to establsih Arduino-Xbee to Arduino-Xbee communication.
I am able to configure the 2 Xbees, plugged into a separate USB adapter, using X-CTU. However I was expecting to be able to configure the Xbees when plugged into DFR0015/Arduino. This would
save me a lot of time moving the Xbees back & forth as I experiment with different configurations.
The problem seems to center around which comm port is used/recognized by Win XP. For example,
Arduino Uno programming uses Com4 while X-CTU uses Com6 via a USB serial port/serial converter.
I was expecting to move the USB switch on DFR0015 to cause Win XP to see the Xbee as a USB device. However, I checked the schematic for DFR0015 and do not even see the Xbee/USB switch or the Run/Prog switch, let alone any way for the Xbee socket to have a USB interface. Is there another schematic anywhere?
Sorry for long version, but hope this explains the situation a bit more clearly.
Do you have any guidance?
Yes, the board is powered up via the USB cable. I am able to program the Uno. The Red LED is blinking on the DFR0015 board.
TIA, Joe
jbm417 2013-09-11 21:24:30 Hello Joe,
Usually X-CTU is enough for some simple tests and runs. No extra software is needed depending on your application. What are you planning to do? Arduino to Arduino Xbee connectivity?
How are the LED's on board behaving? All the LED's are blinking?
How are you powering up the board?
Best,
Jose Jose
Usually X-CTU is enough for some simple tests and runs. No extra software is needed depending on your application. What are you planning to do? Arduino to Arduino Xbee connectivity?
How are the LED's on board behaving? All the LED's are blinking?
How are you powering up the board?
Best,
Jose
Jose 