XBee modems are one of the easiest ways to create a wireless point-to-point or mesh network. They have error correction, are configured with AT commands, come in multiple flavors and can create a wireless serial link out of the box! I wanted to make a wireless Arduino project but all the adapter boards on the market made me unhappy. So I designed what I think is an excellent low-cost adapter board.

• Yes it can act as a breakout board, but it also has....
• Onboard 3.3V regulator to cleanly power your XBee, up to 250mA
• Level shifting circuitry means that its trivial to connect it to 5V circuitry such as an Arduino without risk of damage
• Two LEDs, one for activity (RSSI), the other for power (Associate)
• 10-pin 2mm sockets included to protect the modem and allow easy swapping, upgrading or recycling
• All the commonly used pins are brought out along the edge, making it easy to breadboard or wire up
• For use with any XBee/Pro pin-compatible module
• Specifically created for use with an FTDI cable to connect to a computer via USB. This means that you can use, configure or upgrade the adapter painlessly simply by plugging in a cable:

Perfect for wirelessly communicating with a microcontroller project.