SparkFun XBee Explorer USB Shipping:4-6 Days Size: 42*24*8mm/1

Size: 42*24*8mm/1

The board comes pre-loaded with a USB bootloader and special UBW firmware that accepts simple serial commands to control the various I/O functions

Even though it's got an onboard antenna we were pretty surprised at the range

2GHz on the Pi 3

and overcurrent and reverse-voltage protection help safeguard the board against accidental damage

SparkFun XBee Explorer USB Shipping:4-6 Days Size: 42*24*8mm/1This is a simple to use, USB to serial base unit for the Digi XBee line. This unit works with all XBee modules including the Series 1 and Series 2. 5, standard and Pro version. Plug the unit into the XBee Explorer, attach a mini USB cable, and you will have direct access to the serial and programming pins on the XBee unit. The highlight of this board is an FT231X USB to Serial converter. That's what translates data between your computer and the XBee.