Maker SHED

This adapter board is designed to make adding wireless point-to-point or mesh networking easy. The kit includes a PCB and all components necessary to build the adapter, unassembled. Tools are not included. This kit is really easy and will only take 15 minutes to build, even if you've never soldered before. Please note: Does not include an XBee module, available here. Also available with included XBee module, available here.

• Overview and instructions.

An XBee wireless modem adapter that doesn't suck!

XBee modems are one of the easiest ways to create a wireless point-to-point or mesh network. They have error correction, are configured with AT commands, come in multiple flavors and can create a wireless serial link out of the box!

   * Yes it can act as a breakout board, but it also has....
   * Onboard 3.3V regulator to cleanly power your XBee, up to 250mA
   * Level shifting circuitry means that its trivial to connect it to 5V circuitry such as an Arduino without risk of damage
   * Two LEDs, one for activity (RSSI), the other for power (Associate)
   * 10-pin 2mm sockets included to protect the modem and allow easy swapping, upgrading or recycling
   * All the commonly used pins are brought out along the edge, making it easy to breadboard or wire up
   * For use with any XBee/Pro pin-compatible module
   * Specifically created for use with an FTDI cable to connect to a computer via USB. This means that you can use, configure or upgrade the adapter painlessly simply by plugging in a cable