Step 3: Make Zigbee connections
The Wireless ARMmite can be connected to Maxstream Zigbee Xbee and Xbee PRO modules (available at Newark or Digikey ). The connection uses two 10 pin 2mm receptacles .
Xbee connections. The pin diagram is shown below-
Shown below is the orientation with the Xbee module mounted on the ARMmite, using two 10 pin receptacles soldered into the ARMmite-
PC side connection
The other end of the Zigbee wireless connection can use a Maxstream Development Kit or a USB Maxstream dongle adapter. At present while Zigbee is a standard, modules are only compatable with each other if they are based on the same firmware which often means both ends are from the same vendor (Maxstream in this case). Follow directions supplied with that unit for installation on the PC. The Maxstream X-CTU utility can be used to configure and test the setup.
Setting the Baud rate
The default baud rate for the Xbee module is 9600 baud. This can be changed to 19.2Kb with the X-CTU utility or it can be lett there. To run the ARMmite at 9600 baud, install a jumper on the 9600 BAUD location.
Setting the COM port
The port for the USB connection can be set with the Control Panel.
At this point BASICtools will work normally, (make sure you check the Wireless option, and note that the serial port will be one identified as a USB serial - in capital letters, assuming you're using the USB adapter)-
