Xbee on 435Mhz ?
Hi all
I have a project and I want to use a RF 12 chanel board that I have.
The RF module frequency is 435Mhz. I want to use a xbee ( if its possible) module to replace the remote of the RF module.
I have a project and I want to use a RF 12 chanel board that I have.
The RF module frequency is 435Mhz. I want to use a xbee ( if its possible) module to replace the remote of the RF module.
Comments
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1757054094/xbee-handheld-controller
http://www.parallax.com/portals/0/downloads/docs/prod/book/122-32450-xbeetutorial-v1.0.pdf
How does the board communicate with the 435MHz module? Is there some sort of microcontroller on the board? What does board (via RF) communicate with?
http://www.cafr.ebay.ca/itm/121083783150?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648
Did you want to just replace the transmitter side with a XBee? If so, I don't think it doable.
This looks like it's just a remote relay, right?
I wouldn't think the relay end of it would be hard to replicate using a uC of your choice. Then converting to XBees would be a lot easier.
Have you seen the little Nordic nRF24L01+ modules? They are silly cheap. If you wanted to control multiple items, I think the Nordic modules would end up saving you a lot of money.
The Nordic devices are harder to use than XBees. There are example programs for both the Propeller and the BS2 that would take a lot of the pain out of using the Nordic devices.
I do not think there are any Xbee modules that work at 435 MHZ, and even if there were such a module, it would probably communicate with only another Xbee module.
However, it is very possible to build a complete system that does home automation by using Xbees as transmitters and receivers interfaced with various switches, such as relays, etc. for opening gates, etc. But in that case, you would not be modifying your existing equipment - instead, you would be building your own system from the ground up.
If the only thing you want to do is build your own remote, then you might try looking on ebay for just the 435MHz remotes that you can program with a code (that might be your easiest, cheapest option), or look for small radio transmitters which you would then need to control with a microcontroller to provide the proper codes.