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 Posted: Oct 25, 2010 - 10:19 AM |
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Hi,
thanks for your answers.
I ordered my first 2 zigbits ATZB-24-A2 and I just received them but I try to run without succes.
In fact, I looking for the basic application that can let me communicate with my modules.
I connect 1 Zigbit through the USB serial TTL-232R-PCB TO the Hyper terminal of PC so I can use AT command, but, As I did it, nothing worked.
I realise: it seems that I need additionnal hardware or software.
I try to download Bitcloud SDK from Atmel, after registering twice, i did'nt see a link to download an EXEC of Bitcloud.
For me it seems that I need a programmer, because it looks like a simple Zigbit has no program inside to run it, only stater kit has it but It is quite impossible for me to have a starter kit now.
I please you help to handle my Zigbit module |
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Posted: Oct 25, 2010 - 11:17 AM |
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Location: San Jose, CA
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newjou wrote:
I connect 1 Zigbit through the USB serial TTL-232R-PCB TO the Hyper terminal of PC so I can use AT command, but, As I did it, nothing worked.
What pins exactly you connected?
newjou wrote:
i did'nt see a link to download an EXEC of Bitcloud.
SDK is a ZIP file, not exec. If you manage to get .zip about 70Mb in size - that's it.
newjou wrote:
For me it seems that I need a programmer, because it looks like a simple Zigbit has no program inside to run it
ZigBit has serial bootloader programmed. PC-part of bootloader is in SDK, you need working serial connection to module and reset button. Reset button may not be necessary for the first programming since only bootloader is running, but it will be required for the next one. |
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Posted: Oct 25, 2010 - 12:49 PM |
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What pins exactly you connected?
I connect
TXD-USB to 13: TXD zigbit
RXD-USB to 14: RXD zigbit
RTS#-USB to 15: RTS
CTS#- USB to 16: CTS
GND- USB to 9: zigbit
VCC-USB to a pot from 5V to 3,5V to 24: zigbit
I download driver of USB and I opend Hyp terminal but I did'nt see Baud rate, so i ll try to update my hyper termianl
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If you manage to get .zip about 70Mb in size - that's it.
I try to dowload SDK from this website
http://www.atmel.com/dyn/general/tech_d ... c_id=12052
but it direct me in this one
http://www.atmel.com/dyn/products/tools ... ol_id=4495
so, it gives only datasheet or register without download, please do you have the right link for that?
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Posted: Oct 25, 2010 - 01:04 PM |
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You need to download "BitCloud SDK for ZigBit 900 modules/RCBs" (name is incorrect, it also includes SDK for 2.4GHz ZigBits). Tech support guys said that right now there are some technical difficulties with this download. Try again later.
Your connections seem to be correct, get SDK and try bootloader. |
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Posted: Oct 25, 2010 - 01:36 PM |
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thanks Alexru,
I will check when the SDK will be available on the website.
So, without, SDK i can't use zigbit even with hyper terminal?
Because if fnaly, SDK is not avalable, is there any other possibility to use Zigbit module?
Thans |
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Posted: Oct 25, 2010 - 01:40 PM |
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newjou wrote:
So, without, SDK i can't use zigbit even with hyper terminal?
What do you want to do with it? Module is produced and supposed to be programmed, so it does not contain any program by default (except for bootloader). |
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Posted: Oct 25, 2010 - 01:57 PM |
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In fact,
i want to built a network with 8 zigbit module.
I bought 2 to test I/O and CAN.
If it works I will measure and display temperature, pressure, and home automation (in 1km).
The developpement kit of Meshnetic allowed to handle 3 zigbit with AT command through Hyper terminal. But as developpement kit does'nt exist including his price so high,
I am looking for all tool I may need to run my projet with Zigbit.
If internal bootload is not enough, I may need additionnal programmer like JTAG? |
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Posted: Oct 25, 2010 - 02:06 PM |
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newjou wrote:
If internal bootload is not enough, I may need additionnal programmer like JTAG?
Internal bootloader should be enough, but you still need SDK to get PC bootloader and SerialNet.srec file to program into ZigBit. |
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Posted: Oct 25, 2010 - 02:28 PM |
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In case SDK is not on the website ASAP,
does some body who has it can send it by email?
SerialNet.srec is include in bitcloud SDK?
thanks |
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Posted: Oct 25, 2010 - 02:55 PM |
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newjou wrote:
In case SDK is not on the website ASAP,
does some body who has it can send it by email?
Sure, I've downloaded it while it still was available. I have it at home and as soon as I get there I'll attach them here. |
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Posted: Oct 25, 2010 - 03:39 PM |
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Posted: Oct 25, 2010 - 04:06 PM |
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Thank you Alex,
I have the file now, I will be looking for the SDK to stat with test.
Please, how am I suppose to joint SerialNet_RF230 with SDK?
thank you again for your great support |
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Posted: Oct 25, 2010 - 05:15 PM |
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newjou wrote:
Please, how am I suppose to joint SerialNet_RF230 with SDK?
Here is bootloader and SerialNet from latest SDK. Run bootloader, tell it your COM-port and point it to .srec file. If UART connection works then module will be programmed with SerialNet and will be able to work with AT-commands.
PS: I'm not allowed to attach files more than 2MB in size, so here is the link to download: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6121480/sn_bootldr.zip |
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Posted: Oct 25, 2010 - 06:34 PM |
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Location: san diego CA US
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Hi,
I am following this thread and want to add some info. Just in case you need to connect up to a Dragon via JTAG, here is the JTAG connector to ZigBit A2 module pinout.
Code:
JTAG Name Description ZigBit A2 pin#
Pin#
1 JTAG_TCK Scan clock 29
2 JTAG_GND Digital ground 22, 23
3 JTAG_TDO Test data output 28
4 JTAG_VCC Controller supply volts 24,25
5 JTAG_TMS Test mode select 26
6 JTAG_RST Reset; active low 8
7 N_Cont Not connected n.c.
8 N_Cont Not connected n.c.
9 JTAG_TDI Test data input 27
10 JTAG_GND Digital ground 22,23
I hope someone with more experience than I will check this info to be sure.
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Posted: Oct 25, 2010 - 08:36 PM |
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Hi ALex,
thak you a lot I m really proud to stard sharing information with the Zig, I Will start working on my projet may be soon |
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Posted: Oct 26, 2010 - 11:57 AM |
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Hello!
I started sharing sharinf information like lighting a Led, but when I enter differents command to communicate with and other Zigbit, the zigbit return Ok until I enter AT+AUTONET=1Z, instead of returning EVENT:JOINED, the hyper terminal remain STATIC and it becomes impossible to enter any command until I reset the entier modul Zigbit and restard again.
Do you have a solution please? |
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Posted: Oct 26, 2010 - 12:05 PM |
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newjou wrote:
Do you have a solution please?
Correct command is "at+wautonet=1", what module says in response to "ati" command? |
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Posted: Oct 26, 2010 - 12:24 PM |
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I didn't use "ATI" yet, I don't know it yet,
I was in the first module.
Is the Hyper terminal enough to contrôl Zigbit? because I will like to use time, CAN, interrup... |
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Posted: Oct 26, 2010 - 12:33 PM |
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newjou wrote:
I didn't use "ATI" yet, I don't know it yet,
Well, use it 
newjou wrote:
Is the Hyper terminal enough to contrôl Zigbit? because I will like to use time, CAN, interrup...
Of course not, ATmega1281 that is inside ZigBit does not have CAN support. To use timers, interrupts, etc you'll need full SDK and program in C. |
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Posted: Oct 26, 2010 - 12:35 PM |
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I m using the first module,
When I enter command "at+wautonet=1" the answer is OK not "event: joined" I waited.
I will now do the same with the second Zig in the same computer hopping to see "EVENT:CHILD_JOINEDxxxxx) |
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