Saturday, September 22, 2007

Glow the LED - It works!

select PAN ID ---->9201

ATID9201
http://social.itp.nyu.edu/cgi-bin/itpwiki/wiki.cgi/wiki.cgi?ZigBee

take out the Arduino chip from the breadboard

XBee TX -> Arduion RX

XBee RX -> Arduion TX



run terminal file (XBee_Terminal.pde)

radioNo. ATMY, ATDL, ATDH, ATID(PANID)
radio 1, 1234, 5678, 0,9201

radio 2, 5678, 1234, 0, 9201

** don't forget to write on Xbee. ATWR



unplug usb cable



insert Arduino chip on the board

disconnect the TX, RX wire of XBee



plug usb cable to the computer

upload Arduino file (XBee_Analog_Duplex_Sender.pde) on lastest verion of Arduino program

(there was an error to get results with previous version)

**For running on new Arduino board, you need to select microcontroller to atmega 168

Connect wires

XBee TX -> Arduion TX

XBee RX -> Arduion RX



I set up two XBees on the breadboards and connect to 12V adapter with one and connect to the computer with the other one. The only the breadboard connected the computer was work well. The light was not changed on the other connected 12V.

Sunday, September 16, 2007

ZigBee Setup



Finally I got signal from ZigBee!

more ZigBee setup pics on Flikr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jisunlee/sets/72157602039067280/

Saturday, September 15, 2007

set up ZigBee

when you done building circuit,
took out arduino chip from arduino board

xbee_Terminal.pde
=> change "portnum = Serial.list()[2];" to "portnum = Serial.list()[0];"

XBee_Analog_Duplex_Sender.ped
==>error message
Preferences.getBoolean("preproc.web_colors")&& w.getText().length()==6

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Day Sleep Pillow





On the ITP floor, students sometimes take a nap. When they sleep, they ask other people to wake them up later like 1o minutes or 30 minutes. But sometimes it makes people to uncomfortable because asking a favor or waking up friends on time is not easy and it's such a hassle.
The Day Sleep Pillow can make ITP students more comfortable to sleep "on the floor". When they take a nap if they push the button on the pillow once, 10 minutes later the song from mp3 player will be played to wake them up. If the button is pushed twice, 20 minutes later it will be played. So, depending on the number of times the button is pushed, time will be set up to play the song. Also, user can change the song to whatever they want to listen to throughUSB port of the mp3 player.

Friday, September 7, 2007

ordering ZigBee

http://rob.faludi.com/preorder/index.html


XBee OEM Module
MODULE ZIGBEE 1MW W/WIRE ANT
Digi-Key Part Number XB24-AWI-001-ND

XBee Pro OEM Module
MODULE ZIGBEE 100MW W/WIRE ANT
Digi-Key Part Number XBP24-AWI-001-ND


Collaborative Mesh Networking: Preorder

XBee Radios
XBee OEM Module: from Digi-Key, from GridConnect
XBee Pro OEM Module: from Digi-Key, from GridConnecct
Typically you will want the "wire" or "whip" antenna type for the greatest range. The "chip" antenna lies flush to the radio but at the price of reduced performance. It may be appropriate for very small devices or wearables.

Breakout Boards
Breakout boards: Available from Rob for $3 each, or now from Spark Fun.
2mm female headers: Available from Spark Fun or sample from Samtec
0.1 inch male headers: Typically a shop supply but also available from Spark Fun or sample from Samtec

Readings
XBee Product Manual

Other Items
Serial to USB connectors: from Spark Fun, from Arduino
A to Mini B USB cables: from BuyExtra


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ordering samples
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Samtec will sample small quantities of parts (usually no more than 10 of each. However their web site is confounding. If you want to find a part number, request or download a catalog first. When you are ready to order, use the Samtec Sample Form Put in the Item number and Quantity only. You don't need the pull-down menus or Build a Part Number button at all. Here's some part numbers you may want:
Strips of 32 female headers with standard 100 mil breadboard spacing: SSA-132-S-T
Strips of 32 male headers with standard 100 mil breadboard spacing: TSW-132-07-G-S
Strips of 10 2mm female headers for XBee radios: MMS-110-01-L-SV
Sockets for 28-pin Arduino chips (low insertion force): ICA-328-ZSGG
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Samtec Sudden Service - Sample Form

Customer Ordering Information
Requested By First: Ji Sun
Requested By Last: Lee

Ordering Information
Parts:
Item #1: MMS-110-01-L-SV
QTY: 20

Item #2: ICA-328-ZSGG
QTY: 20

Item #3: TSW-132-07-G-S
QTY: 20

Item #4: SSA-132-S-T
QTY: 20

Shipping Information
Carrier: UPS
Service Level: Next Day Air Saver
Freight Description: Samtec Pays Freight