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Paparazzi supports the following modem protocols:
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* Standard transparent serial (pprz) - this is compatible with all modems and can be used to connect the autopilot directly to a PC for testing without a modem.
* Digi (formerly Maxstream) API protocol (xbee) - compatible with all Digi modems including the 9XTend and Zigbee. This protocol enables hardware addressing through API mode, allowing multiple aircraft to be managed from a single ground modem.
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== Installation ==
The simples way to configure the XBee modems is to use the [http://www.digi.com/support/kbase/kbaseresultdetl.jsp?kb=125 X-CTU] software from Digi. It runs under Windows or under Wine.
 
Under Wine make sure you have the USB serial link connecting to XBee mapped to a com port:
 
sudo ln -s /dev/ttyUSB0 ~/.wine/dosdevices/com4
 
== Configuring XBee AT mode (for pprz protocol) ==
This is the recommended way to start. With this firmware the modems basically act as a serial link replacement and don't do any mesh networking.
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Basic approach:
# Connect your XBee, e.g. via a USB XBee Explorer.
# Start the X-CTU programm and go to the modem configuration.
# Click on READ
# Select the appropriate function set with AT command set.
# set PAN ID, etc... depending on which XBee you use
# Set the baudrate you want to use. 57600 is the maximum baudrate setting for bidirectional transfers to work correctly. At a higher baudrate setting, transmission can only be done in one direction.
# Then write the firmware to the module.
 
== XBee Pro ZB (AT command set) ==
This 2.4GHz modem uses ZigBee PRO Feature Set and is compatible with devices from other vendors using the ZigBee PRO Feature Set.
 
=== Flashing the airborne module ===
# Connect your XBee, start X-CTU, click READ
# Select the function set '''ZIGBEE END DEVICE AT''' (or ZIGBEE ROUTER AT).
# Set the PAN ID to any number, must be the same as the pan id of the coordinator (Ground Station).
# Set the Node Identifier (NI) to your aircraft name or any other appropriate name.
# Set the baudrate you want to use. 57600 is the maximum baudrate setting for bidirectional transfers to work correctly.
# Then write the firmware to the module.
 
=== Flashing the ground station module ===
# Connect your XBee, start X-CTU, click READ
# Select the function set '''ZIGBEE COORDINATOR AT'''.
# Set the PAN ID to any number, must be the same as the pan id of the end device (aircraft).
# Set the Node Identifier (NI) to PPRZ_GROUND or any other appropriate name.
# Set the baudrate you want to use. 57600 is the maximum baudrate setting for bidirectional transfers to work correctly.
# Then write the firmware to the module.
 
 
== XBee Pro ZNet 2.5 (AT command set) ==
These are legacy modems and not recommended/sold by Digi anymore.
It is recommended to upgrade these to XBee Pro ZB with the [ftp://ftp1.digi.com/support/images/ZNet%202.5%20to%20ZB%20Conversion%20Kit.zip ZNet 2.5 to ZB Conversion Kit] from Digi.
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If you want to use ZNet 2.5 feature set nevertheless, here is how to configure it:
 
=== Flashing the airborne module ===
# Connect your XBee, start X-CTU, click READ
# Select the function set '''ZNET 2.5 ROUTER/END DEVICE AT'''.
# Set the PAN ID to any number, must be the same as the pan id of the coordinator (Ground Station).
# Set the Node Identifier (NI) to your aircraft name or any other appropriate name.
# Set the baudrate you want to use. 57600 is the maximum baudrate setting for bidirectional transfers to work correctly.
# Then write the firmware to the module.
 
=== Flashing the ground station module ===
# Connect your XBee, start X-CTU, click READ
# Select the function set '''ZNET 2.5 COORDINATOR DEVICE AT'''.
# Set the Destination Address Low (DL) to FFFF.
# Set the PAN ID to any number, must be the same as the pan id of the end device (aircraft).
# Set the Node Identifier (NI) to PPRZ_GROUND or any other appropriate name.
# Set the baudrate you want to use. 57600 is the maximum baudrate setting for bidirectional transfers to work correctly.
# Then write the firmware to the module.
 
see also : [http://pixhawk.ethz.ch/tutorials/how_to_configure_xbee PixHawk HowTo configure XBee]
== XBee Pro 802.15.4 (AT command set) ==
 
== XBee Pro 900 MHZ ==
== XBee Pro XSC (900MHZ) ==
 
== Configuring XBee API mode (xbee protocol) ==

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