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# Skill Badge Requirements: Digi XBee

## Section 1: XBee Hardware

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/002/233/medium800/braincrafts_xbee_features.png?1396780740)

_This section focuses on establishing an understanding of the types of XBee modules and their hardware_  
  
Do EACH of the following and submit to your instructor:  
  

1. Describe the general idea behind producing a wireless data connection between two devices  
2. Identify and describe the differences between the series 1 & 2 XBee modules
3. Identify and describe the differences between the low-power and PRO modules
4. Identify and describe the available antenna options and their individual benefits
5. Identify and describe the methods for configuring a module

  1. Be sure to include the use of X-CTU and an explanation of the AT command set

  
Do EACH of the following and submit to your instructor:  
  

1. Identify and describe XBee's operating voltage

  1. Describe why this voltage is important to know when interfacing with devices, such as Arduino
  2. Identify and describe a method for interfacing an XBee with a microcontroller, such as Arduino

2. Identify and describe the issues concerning sharing serial TX/RX lines between your microcontroller and other devices (i.e. the problem with Arduino sharing TX/RX lines with the USB to Serial converter and an XBee)  

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