Hello,
Was woundering if there is a write up on XBEE to XBEE.
I am trying to get them to send info between my computer and my bot board or SSC-32.
I have already set up the XBEEs. Thanks for any help.
Which XBee modules are you using? They can be configured for various uses from a simple serial cable replacement to full blown mesh (many to many) networking.
8-Dale
Hi Rebel,
I have been playing around wth xbees now for a little while. I am in the process of converting Robot Dudes RC DIY remote control over to being Xbee based. I have some code now that runs from the Remote control (which has an BB2 with Basic Atom Pro Bap28), to a CHR-3, likewise to a Brat or to a Rover. I also have a start of a VB app that can emulate the remote on the PC. There is more information up on the thread: viewtopic.php?f=21&t=5447
I believe Lynxguy already asked which modules you have. The next question is how are you going to connect them up to the BB2 or SSC-32. The Xbees run at 3.3V and BB2 and SSC-32 run at 5.v, so you need to provide some form of voltage conversion. I am using adapter board from Both Sparkfun and from selmaware.
The next question is how do you want to use it. Do you wish to use it simply to replace a serial cable? If so it may or may not work. If you wish to use it to have a program on the PC control your robot, then you can make it work…
Good Luck
Kurt
SFE Maxstream 1mW XBee Transceiver Module (chip antennae) and SFE Maxstream 1mW XBee Transceiver Module (Wire Antennae)
Droids SAS XBee - DTE Serial Board (DB9) and Droids SAS Xbee-USB Board.
I want to control the robot wirelessly.
Currently just gonna use the SSC-32, but will change to both bot board and the SSC-32 later.
Thanks for any help. 
Couldn’t you just use the XBEE explorer regulator. I’m looking at using this to provide communication from my computer to the robot, assuming it will just wireless tether serial communication from my PS2 controller (via computer) to the robot.
Rebel, is the board you are using? The Droids SAS XBee - DTE Serial Board
http://www.robotshop.us/Images/big/en/droids-xbee-serial-dte.jpg
I am about to buy one for my next bot. Have you had any success with it? Does it come with headers pre-soldered to the VIN/GRD for the power supply? Anything else I should know because it looks fantastic? Thanks.
Sorry it took me so long to reply.
The board there is pretty much plug and play.
It has a 2 pin plug on the bottom for power.
I love the board, makes using wireless super easy
My best xbee advise is don’t forget to plan hardware for flow control! If you end of needing to write software flow control the xbee 100 byte limit is annoying! I loose data quite a bit at 115200.