Available exclusively through Digi-Key, the new platform introduces
wireless design concepts using Digi XBee modules and open-source Arduino
code
Digi International®, (NASDAQ: DGII, www.digi.com),
the M2M solutions expert, and Digi-Key
Electronics, the industry leader in electronic component selection,
availability and delivery, today announced the availability of the Digi
XBee®/Arduino-Compatible Coding Platform. Available
exclusively through Digi-Key for $99, the platform provides a
comprehensive resource for developers to learn about the XBee API and
other key features that enable reliable wireless communications for many
real-world applications, such as, working control systems and sensing
networks.
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XBee modules enable faster time-to-market, lower costs, design
flexibility, excellent range and superior data rates for those seeking
to incorporate wireless capabilities into a whole new range of products
and solutions. This exclusive distribution agreement offers experienced
designers and engineers as well as those just beginning to incorporate
wireless communications into their designs with specific information,
hardware and documentation on wirelessly connecting devices using
unlicensed 2.4 GHz XBee modules.
The new coding platform features an Arduino-compatible microprocessor,
three XBee modules, LEDs, adapters, cables, and other components in
addition to software code examples. The platform also includes five
interactive projects that use the Processing open source programming
language for quick and easy development.
“Our partnership with Digi-Key enables hundreds of thousands of
engineers to quickly design proven wireless capabilities into their
solutions,” said Richard Halliday, vice president, Digi International.
“This offering represents the next-step in our global distribution
agreement and our efforts to enable engineers worldwide to leverage the
innovative solution set that Digi offers.” (See “Digi
International Expands Global Reach with Digi-Key”)
XBee wireless networking technology helps deliver a new range of
applications and devices fully integrated with Digi Device Cloud for
secure, efficient management of multiple devices in true end-to-end
wireless connectivity solutions. The XBee comes in two hardware
footprints (Through-Hole and Surface Mount) and a variety of antenna
options that empower engineers with design flexibility.
“The XBee brand by Digi International is well known in wireless circles
for delivering innovation at an appealing price point,” said David
Stein, Vice President, Global Semiconductors at Digi-Key. “The new
coding platform is a key offering in helping engineers understand how
easy it is to incorporate Digi technologies into their solutions – and
reap the benefits that wireless capabilities can bring.”
Digi-Key has created a dedicated site allowing engineers to become more
familiar with the extent of XBee capabilities and determine which XBee
solutions are best suited to their needs. The site is located at http://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/d/digi-intl/xbee-arduino-compatible-coding-platform?WT.z_Tab_Cat=New%2520Products.
The XBee / Arduino-Compatible Coding Platform kit includes:
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Arduino-Compatible Microcontroller (1)
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XBee Shield (1)
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XBee 802.15.4 modules (3)
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XBee breadboard adapters (2)
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XBee USB adapter (1)
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2-axis joysticks (1)
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Pushbuttons (6)
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Solderless breadboards (3)
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Breadboard power supplies (2)
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LEDs (18)
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10kΩ potentiometers (2)
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Package of 330Ω resistors (1)
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9 V batteries and battery clips (2)
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Micro USB cable (1)
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Mini USB cable (3)
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Bundle – jumper wires
About Digi International
Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII) is your mission-critical M2M solutions
expert, providing the industry's broadest range of wireless products, a
cloud computing platform tailored for devices, and development services
to help customers get to market fast with wireless devices and
applications. Digi's entire solution set is tailored to allow any device
to communicate with any application, anywhere in the world. For more
information, visit Digi's website at www.digi.com,
or call 877-912-3444 (U.S.) or 952-912-3444 (International).
About Digi-Key Electronics
Digi-Key Electronics, based in Thief River Falls, Minn., is a global,
full-service provider of both prototype/design and production quantities
of electronic components, offering more than four million products from
more than 650 quality name-brand manufacturers. With over one million
products in stock and an impressive selection of online resources,
Digi-Key is committed to stocking the broadest range of electronic
components in the industry and providing the best service possible to
its customers. Additional information and access to Digi-Key’s broad
product offering is available at www.digikey.com.
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