For those of you frustrated with Digi's X-CTU Xbee configuration software, there's now an alternative. Massimo Banzi, the Arduino team leader (who I'm having dinner with tonight in Rome!), reports:
Italian company “moltosenso” has released a free, cross-platform software that allows you to configure all the parameters of your XBee modules.
From the website:moltosenso Network Manager™ IRON is the cross-platform answer for the users of Digi International® X-CTU™.The same functionalities are now available on Microsoft Windows®, Linux® and Mac OS X™ operating systems.
Thanks to a snappy and totally free GUI, moltosenso Network Manager™ IRON is able to grant:
- get/set of the parameters of Digi International® modules plugged to the PC, both in API and AT mode;
- get/set of the parameters of Digi International® modules remotely addressable;
- an effective graphic test for RSSI parameter, especially tailored for XBEE™ modules;
- firmware upload (local and – where available – remote) for many supported Digi International® modules.
Download it and enjoy it!
Comment by emile on March 8, 2012 at 8:09am Nice!
Any plans to visit Milan? Would be wicked to have an "aperitivo" and a chat toghether!
Cheers,
Emile
Comment by Grips on March 8, 2012 at 9:58am Ask Massimo what he has heard about the availability of the Xbee modules themselves.. I have been waiting for a set of 900mhz ones for ages!

Just got confirmation that my order from DiGi will be shipped in within 2-3 weeks! This is a great news for us Canadians, they are pretty hard to get. I dont think I will have enough to please everyone and price might increase a bit but at least I will see soon Xbee 900 modules in my hands for the first time in 2012!
Cant wait to try out this interface!
Dany
Comment by Earl on March 8, 2012 at 2:12pm I bought the bronse module. waiting for email to download. has some nice features. can't beat the price of $1.37 us!
Earl
Comment by Ian forbes on March 8, 2012 at 4:35pm I ordered from digi at first, discovered the delay in shipping, cancelled and reordered from digikey last friday, I just the modules today. If you are ompatient you might cancel and try Digikey for the xbees. <5 day turnaround, I know what I am working on tonight!
Comment by Randy Ram on March 9, 2012 at 9:55am Nice. Something that I can use on my Mac
Comment by moltosenso on March 9, 2012 at 11:18am Hi Everyone!
@ Earl. Glad you got your personal license at the stunning price of 1.39$. Unfortunately the real price of the Bronze release is 25€. You had a lucky strike, processing the order while there were some ongoing debugging tests on our e-commerce platform. Enjoy your license!
Comment by moltosenso on March 19, 2012 at 2:24pm Hi everybody,
moltosenso Network Manager IRON 1.0.0 is ready for download here.
It provides important updates. Check it out!
Bronze release is almost ready: stay tuned!
Comment by moltosenso on March 25, 2012 at 8:32am Dear all,
moltosenso Network Manager™ BRONZE and SILVER releases are ready for download here.
BRONZE features:
Comment
Season Two of the Trust Time Trial (T3) Contest has now begun. The fourth round is an accuracy round for multicopters, which requires contestants to fly a cube. The deadline is April 14th.51 members
1299 members
24 members
48 members
111 members
© 2013 Created by Chris Anderson.
Powered by

You need to be a member of DIY Drones to add comments!
Join DIY Drones