JKSOFT:BeeHiveCape

Descriptions
The JKSOFT BeeHive Cape for BeagleBone makes radio connectivity with your BeagleBone (Black) very easy. The cape accepts upto two XBee formfactor modules. We use it for our own Bluetooth Low Energy modules and XBee modules by Digi. There are also WiFi modules in XBee form factor. Home automation, controlling robots and other embedded wireless solutions have never been so easy. The shield is designed for two XBee form factor modules for a reason: that way it will be perfect as a bridge between different solutions (e.g. from BLE to XBee and vice-versa while also allowing internet connectivity).

FAQ
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for additional help.

Revision Changes
The production version will be black and has an additional 3.3V regulator to also support XBee modules that draw more current.

Revision A1
Initial release of BeeHive Cape for BeagleBone

Getting Started
Required setup:
 * A BeeHive Cape for BeagleBone
 * A BeagleBone (with supported software)
 * Optionally a 5V DC power supply (we recommend 5V - 2A)
 * Optionally: One or more XBee modules
 * Optionally: Or an other XBee footprint compatible Bee module (like our Bluetooth Low Energy module)

Following the instructions below to start using your BeeHive Cape for BeagleBone:
 * 1) Mount the BeagleBone to the connectors on the bottom side of the BeeHive Cape for BeagleBone.
 * 2) Make sure the SD card using with BeagleBone has image that supports the BeeHive Cape for BeagleBone.
 * 3) Plug in a 5V DC power supply to the DC connector on the BeagleBone.
 * 4) Plug in desired XBee footprint module(s)

You can start using the board and the modules.

Specifications
Followings are some specifications of the BeeHive Cape for BeagleBone.

Signal Usage
The JKSOFT BeeHive Cape uses 9 signals including:
 * VDD_3V3EXP
 * SYS_5V
 * DGND
 * UART2_RXD
 * UART2_TXD
 * UART5_RXD
 * UART5_TXD

Distributors

 * JKSOFT Educational (EU)

System Reference Manual

 * Latest

BeagleBone LCD3 Revision A1
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 * Bill of Materials
 * Schematic (PDF)

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