Ppolstra:XBee Cape

Descriptions
The BeagleBone XBee Cape allows an XBee radio module from Digi to be connected to the BeagleBone and BeagleBone Black. The connections is via /dev/ttyO2. The board features association and transmit/receive LEDs and a programming header. XBee modules can be configured directly on this cape when using a 3.3V FTDI cable.

FAQ
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Revision A0
Initial release of BeagleBone XBee Cape

Software Support

 * BeagleBone XBee Cape revision A0 is supported by all official version of Debian, Ubuntu 12.04 and higher, and all versions of The Deck Linux.

Getting Started
Required setup:
 * A BeagleBone XBee Cape
 * A BeagleBone (with supported software)
 * A 5V DC power supply (we recommend 5V - 2A)
 * An XBee Module (optional)

Following the instructions below to start using your BeagleBone XBee Cape:
 * 1) Mount the XBee Cape to the BeagleBone.
 * 2) If your chosen Linux distro doesn't include the MeshDeck download it from http://facstaff.bloomu.edu/ppolstra.
 * 3) Either install the MeshDeck or copy the .dtbo file to your /lib/firmware directory.
 * 4) If you didn't install the MeshDeck you may need to execute the command "echo XBeeFullCape0001 > /sys/devices/bone_capemgr.9/slots" as root to create the /dev/ttyO2 device.

Specifications
Followings are some specifications of the BeagleBone XBee Cape:

Distributors

 * Dr. Phil Polstra (USA)

Documentations
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