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Hi and Welcome to the UL wiki on Xbee.

 First of all, what is Xbee?

__**XBee** __  XBee is a wireless communication module that [|Digi] built to the 802.15.4/ZigBee standard. The ZigBee wireless standard can form self-healing mesh networks.  Source: __http://www.opencircuits.com/Xbee_wireless_module__

"XBee and XBee-PRO 802.15.4 OEM RF modules are embedded solutions providing wireless end-point connectivity to devices. These modules use the IEEE 802.15.4 networking protocol for fast point-to-multipoint or peer-to-peer networking. They are designed for high-throughput applications requiring low latency and predictable communication timing. XBee modules are ideal for low-power, low-cost applications. XBee-PRO modules are power-amplified versions of XBee modules for extended-range applications." Further details  Source: []

 So what is Zigbee?

__**ZigBee** __ A wireless communications standard, which has longer range than bluetooth but lower power consumption than WiFi. Source: __http://diydrones.com/profiles/blog/show?id=705844%3ABlogPost%3A42428__

ZigBee is a low-cost, low-power, [|wireless] [|mesh networking] standard. First, the low cost allows the technology to be widely deployed in wireless control and monitoring applications. Second, the low power-usage allows longer life with smaller batteries. Third, the mesh networking provides high reliability and more extensive range. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">Source: __http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZigBee__

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">Xbee is used in conjuction with Arduino hardware.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">So what is Arduino?

__<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**Arduino** __

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It's intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">Further details <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">Source: http://www.arduino.cc/

So what are the uses of this technology?

__<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**Uses for this Technology** __ <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">Given the inherent characteristics of ZigBee protocols and devices they are extremely suited to use in embedded applications that require very low data rates and power consumption. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">The following are some of the Uses of Xbee.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">So how do you connect two xbee modules together? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">Click Here