Seeed Grove-Bee Socket User manual
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1. Introduction ···················································································································2
2. Features··························································································································3
3. Interface functions ·········································································································4
4. Usage······························································································································5
5. Resource·························································································································6
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Disclaimer
For physical injuries and possessions loss caused by those reasons which are not related to product quality,
such as operating without following manual guide, natural disasters or force majeure, we take no
responsibility for that.
Under the supervision of Seeed Technology Inc., this manual has been compiled and published which
covered the latest product description and specification. The content of this manual is subject to change
without notice.
Copyright
The design of this product (including software) and its accessories is under tutelage of laws. Any action to
violate relevant right of our product will be penalized through law. Please consciously observe relevant local
laws in the use of this product.
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1. Introduction
Grove - Bee Socket is an adapter of Xbee serials which can connect wireless modules with Arduino, such as
WIFI Bee, RF Bee, Bluetooth Bee, etc. It is Arduino compatible and more effective to conduct operations of
peer to peer and mesh network ran by wireless modules. Regulator CJT1117 guarantees Xbee of stable 3.3
voltage. LEDs can perform work modes of the grove clearly. Grove-Bee Socket has the same functions as
XBee Shield. Grove-Bee Socket and Arduino are connected by cables, and XB Shield is a standard adapter
that can plug to Arduino.
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2. Features
Standard Bee Socket and Grove Interface
Onboard 3.3V regulator to power your XBee
Level Shifting circuit
Reset Button for Bee modules
LEDs for Bee operations
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3. Interface functions
J1: Grove Interface, used for connecting to UART Interface of Arduino/Seeeduino.
J2, J3: Breakout connection for every pin of Xbee.
J4, J5: Bee sockets
U1: CJT1117 IC, Low dropout linear regulator. Used for power 3.3V for XBee modules.
U2, U3: SN74LVC1G125 IC, protects your XBee from 5V Signal, converting it to 3.3V.
RSSI indicator: XBee RX Signal Strength Indicator.
PWR LED: Power Indicator.
ASSOC indicator: Xbee Associated Indicator.
ON/SLEEP LED: XBee module Status Indicator.
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4. Usage
Using the Grove - Bee Socket, it is easy to control Bee Modules by Arduino or Seeeduino. Here take the RF
Bee as an example, we'll tell you how to use it.
Plug XBee module onto the Bee Socket.
Then connect Grove - Bee Socket to UART Interface of Arduino or Seeeduino using a Grove
cable. And connect your Arduino or Seeeduino to the computer via a USB cable to turn it on.
Now you can send some simple AT commands to do some basic configuration for the RF Bee
and send/receive data. Of course, you can update the firmware without changing the hardware
connection.
If you need further information about how to communicate, please refer to WIKI pages of relevant Bee
modules.
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