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XBee Adapter Board (#32403)
This low cost XBee Adapter Board comes in a kit form and provides a cost-effective solution to interfacing
to any XBee or XBee Pro module. By using this adapter board you can provide an easy interface to the
XBee or XBee Pro modules by converting the 2mm pin spacing to breadboard friendly 0.100” spacing.
The adapter boards also provide a means to connect pluggable wires or solder connections and also
provide mounting holes.
Features
Converts XBee 2mm pin spacing to 0.100” pin spacing
Provides easy pluggable wire or solder connections
Includes mounting holes
Pin-out compatible with our other XBee Adapter boards
Kit form for flexible configuration
Key Specifications
Power requirements: 3.3V pass-through to XBee module
Communication: Serial pass-through to XBee module
Operating temperature: -40 to +185°F (-40 to +85°C)
Dimensions: 1.16” L x 1.00” W x 0.58” H* (29.4 mm x 25.6 mm x 14.8 mm*)
* when headers are attached
Application Ideas
Easy connection of XBee modules to breadboard or proto board
Convenient way to mount the XBee module away from the microcontroller
Packing List
(1) XBee Adapter Board PCB
(2) 10-pin 2mm sockets
(1) 40-pin SIP header
Tools Required
Soldering Iron (always wear safety glasses when soldering)
Solder (some soldering experience required)
Flux (if not using rosin/flux-core solder)
Diagonal cutters or Exacto knife (optional)
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Assembly Instructions
Step 1:
Check to ensure your kit
contains the following parts
as shown in the photo.
Step 2:
Install the 2mm sockets on
top of the PCB as shown and
solder them in place from
the bottom side of the board.
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Step 3:
Using an Exacto knife,
hobby knife or a pair of
diagonal cutters, cut two 11-
pin headers from the 40-pin
header. Extra header
material was included in
case of a mistake or
damaged header.
Step 4 (optional):
Insert the two 11-pin SIP
headers into the bottom of
the adapter board as shown
and solder them in place
from the top.
This step is optional in that
you could leave the headers
out and solder wires into the
pads instead if you wish.
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Adapter Board Dimensions
Adapter Board Schematic
The schematic below shows the relationship between the connections on the XBee module (outer
sockets) and the headers from the Adapter Board.
Please note that the lower-right pin (labeled
VDD) is not used on this adapter but is shown for compatibility with our other XBee Adapter
boards.
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