This is a simple to use, USB to serial base unit for the Digi XBee line. This unit works with all XBee modules including the Series 1 and Series 2.5, standard and Pro version. Plug the unit into the XBee Explorer, attach a mini USB cable, and you will have direct access to the serial and programming pins on the XBee unit. The highlight of this board is an FT231X USB-to-Serial converter. That’s what translates data between your computer and the XBee. There’s also a reset button, and a voltage regulator to supply the XBee with plenty of power. In addition, there are four LEDs that’ll help if you ever need to debug your XBee: RX, TX, RSSI (signal-strength indicator), and power indicator. This board also breaks out each of the XBee’s I/O pins to a pair of breadboard-compatible headers. So if you want to make use of the XBee’s extended functionality, you can solder some header pins into those, or even just solder some wire. Notes * There is no XBee included with this Explorer USB. * This board cannot source the power required for the Cellular XBee line. It will only work with the 802.15.4 variants. Resources * Schematic * Eagle Files * X-CTU Software * XBee Introduction and Buying Guide * XBee and X-CTU Hookup Guide * XBee WiFi Hookup Guide * GitHub (Design Files) https://elecena.pl/product/22721417/sparkfun-xbee-explorer-usb 2023-03-07 https://elecena.pl/product/22721417/sparkfun-xbee-explorer-usb 2023-08-24 https://elecena.pl/product/22721417/sparkfun-xbee-explorer-usb 2023-12-27 https://elecena.pl/product/22721417/sparkfun-xbee-explorer-usb 2024-09-19 https://elecena.pl/product/22721417/sparkfun-xbee-explorer-usb 2024-11-29 https://elecena.pl/product/22721417/sparkfun-xbee-explorer-usb 2024-11-30 https://elecena.pl/product/22721417/sparkfun-xbee-explorer-usb 2025-04-10 https://elecena.pl/product/22721417/sparkfun-xbee-explorer-usb 2025-04-29 https://elecena.pl/product/22721417/sparkfun-xbee-explorer-usb 2025-08-05 https://elecena.pl/product/22721417/sparkfun-xbee-explorer-usb 2025-11-28 https://elecena.pl/product/22721417/sparkfun-xbee-explorer-usb 2025-11-29