Configuring AppBee through BS1 Project Board

Chris C

I tried the following code after reading through the AppBee documentation, but I'm not sure if it programmed correctly.· I don't have the USB2SER, kinda wish I ordered it now that I see how much work it takes to do it through the Stamp1.

SYMBOL myAddr = $1 ' Node Address in hex

SYMBOL DestAddr = $0 ' Destination address in hex

SYMBOL RX = 0 ' Receive Pin
SYMBOL TX = 2 ' Transmit Pin
SYMBOL RTS = 6 ' Flow control Pin
HIGH TX ' Place TX pin High (Idle state)
DEBUG CLS, "Configuring XBee..."
PAUSE 2000 ' Guard time for command sequence
SEROUT TX, T2400, ("+++") ' Enter command mode
PAUSE 2000 ' Guard time for command sequence
SEROUT TX, T2400, ("ATNI BS1 Test Node") ' Set description
DEBUG CR
SEROUT TX, T2400, ("ATMY ", myAddr) ' Set node address
DEBUG CR
SEROUT TX, T2400, ("ATDL ", DestAddr) ' Set destination address
DEBUG CR
SEROUT TX, T2400, ("ATD6 1") ' Use RTS for flow control
DEBUG CR
SEROUT TX, T2400, ("ATCN") ' Exit command mode
DEBUG CR
PAUSE 1000
DEBUG "Configuration Complete!", CR

REPEATS: ' Send message forever at 1S intervals
SEROUT TX, T2400,("Hello Node!")
DEBUG CR
PAUSE 1000
GOTO REPEATS

Would this set the configuration right?· Thanks in advance.

Chris C

Unfortunately all the documentation I found related to the BS2, and even though I tried converting the code to BS1, I don't know if it worked.

Any help is appreciated.

Martin Hebel

By default, the XBee communicates to the controller at 9600.· The BS1 only supports up to 2400.

Until you can communicate directly to the XBee using the X-CTU software or PC terminal to change the ATBD value, you won't be able to talk to it.

Through a Terminal window you could send a:
ATBD 1······· to change the baud rate to 2400
ATWR········ to write the changes to EEPROM

OR, use X-CTU to select the value of BD and write to update.

But, you need some other comms to the XBee to do this.

-Martin


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Chris C

Martin, so I definitely need the PropPlug, or could I somehow rig up a cable to go from the PropPlug header on the SIP to the serial port on my comp?

Martin Hebel

Yes, or someone with a BS2 for 5 minutes of effort to send the configuration info, or the XBee USB board.

Sorry, until you can talk to it, you won't be able to talk to it!· What a catch 22, huh?

-Martin

Chris C

Ok, gonna look into what's fastest to get my hands on.

Thanks!

Chris C

http://www.parallax.com/Store/Microcontrollers/PropellerTools/tabid/143/List/1/ProductID/398/Default.aspx?SortField=ProductName%2cProductName

Is this the right part?

Martin Hebel

Do you have the AppBee-SIP?· Yes it is.· Sorry to see it's out of stock.... don't forget the USB cable if you don't have one around with the minature connector (common with digital cameras).

-Martin

Chris C

Actually, I just remember that I did not solder the PropPlug header onto the SIP.

Could I use the PropClip in that case?

http://www.parallax.com/Store/Microcontrollers/PropellerTools/tabid/143/List/1/ProductID/397/Default.aspx?SortField=ProductName%2cProductName

If so, I can order it!

Thanks.

Martin Hebel

If you can get the pins to reach, it's not spaced properly for the PropClip.

-martin