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PICBEE
Item #:
C-500-PICBEE
Availability: In Stock
Price: $49.99
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Finally an easy method to use the Maxstream XBEE module coupled with the power of the Microchip PIC 18F series micro-controller. As a stand alone board, it can
be a development platform or
target device for nearly any
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The PIC-BEE implements a nanowatt PIC controller with a socket allowing the XBEE module to plug right in. A programming interface (PICKIT2/3) is included for programming the PIC micro controller with your own firmware, and includes pads for a TTL serial interface to monitor data between the PIC and the XBee, or interfacing directly to the processor. This makes it an ideal stand alone controller for nearly any project or application.
The firmware provided uses a simple set of ASCII commands provides you with an out of the box solution to monitor digital inputs, analog inputs and be able to control devices remotely, all configurable over the serial RF link. Built in timers allow you to either place the processor in sleep and wake when the Xbee is sent a command, or have the processor periodically read the data ports and report back the status.
Down each side of the board are screw terminal blocks, giving access to the I/O of the PIC processor - 8 bits of digital I/O, field configurable for either input or output so the user can mix and match for the particular requirements. In addition there are 5 bits of analog inputs that can be also configured for digital inputs.
All configurable over the Zigbee link.
Power to the module is provided via the terminal block, 4V to 12VDC input range with on board voltage regulation providing the necessary power to the controller and XBee module.
On the back side of the board are pads for expansion connectors that give access to the same digital and analog I/O that are available on the top side with additional I2C/SPI communications from the micro controller. This allows for a daughter board to be mounted that can provide power, communications or other custom requirements.
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| Specifications |
- * Small size only 2.5" x 2"
- * 18F4321 processor
- * Interface using Phoenix terminal blocks (1984691)
- * Mounting holes 0.130" (3.3mm or #4 screws)
- * TTL level serial interconnect (optional)
- * XBee factory reset jumper
- * XBee forced addressing jumper
- * User programmable using the Microchip PICKIT or compatible programmer
- * Pads for optional connectors on back side for daughter board
- * No code required ! Fully functional command interface embedded in the processor.
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Jumper Block Functions
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Reset will force the XBee to factory values in the event the module has been mis-configured.
- CFG forces the DL value to 0xFFFF as a special configuration address to setup the module for your network requirements. This ensures it will not interfere with other reset modules.
Both of these are only valid on a power cycle, and once configured the jumpers should be removed for normal operation on the next power cycle.
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