XBee 3 Configuration

References

• XBee Shield Hookup Guide
• Exploring XBees and XCTU
• Exploring XBees and XCTU
• Example Code for Converting String to Char Array

XBee 3 - Update Firmware

Firmware - Update Bootloader

• Firmware updated successfully.

• New Firmware

Set Network PAN ID

• ID set to D11F (HEX)

Addressing

• Default Address settings

Transmitter Address

• New Address settings for Transmitter
  • MY 16-Bit Source Address 0
  • DH Destination Address High 0
  • DL Destination Address Low 1

Receiver Address

• Note that the Receiver will have the following Address settings
  • MY 16-Bit Source Address 1
  • DH Destination Address High 0
  • DL Destination Address Low 0

XBee 3 Receiving

XBee 3 Receiving - Addressing

XBee 3 Receiving - Data in Console

Troubleshooting

This worked for me when the reset trick refused to.

It is possible when using the USB board. You just have to go about it in a different manner.

Take the module out of the interface board. Connect the interface board to the computer. Open X-CTU Go to "Modem Configuration" Put a check in the "Always update firmware" box Select proper modem from drop down menu, Select proper function set and firmware version from drop down menus. Click on the "Write" button. After a few seconds of trying to read the modem, you will get an Info box that says Action Needed. At this point, CAREFULLY insert the module into the interface board. You may get the info box again a short while after, just use the reset button on the interface board. This should get you back up and running.

It can take a couple of tries but it worked for me.