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Compatibility and support for the new "Digi XBee RR Zigbee RF Module"? #174

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Anyone confirmed if the new Digi XBee RR Zigbee RF (xbee-rr/xbrr-24) modules been tested and are compatible with zigpy-xbee?

https://www.digi.com/company/press-releases/2022/digi-unveils-digi-xbee-rr-and-rapid-redesign

https://www.digi.com/xbee-rr

https://www.digi.com/products/embedded-systems/digi-xbee/rf-modules/2-4-ghz-rf-modules/digi-xbee-rr

If so then they can be added to zigpy-xbee README.md under the "Compatible hardware" section:

https://github.com/zigpy/zigpy-xbee/blob/dev/README.md#compatible-hardware

Example would be XBRR-24Z8ST (SMA Ant, Through-hole) and XBRR-24Z8UT (.FL Ant, Through-hole):

https://www.digi.com/products/models/xbrr-24z8st

https://www.digi.com/products/models/xbrr-24z8ut

This new Digi XBee RR series is the latest hardware and PRO has the ability to use higher transmit current/power for +19 dBm.

https://www.digi.com/products/embedded-systems/digi-xbee/rf-modules/2-4-ghz-rf-modules/digi-xbee-rr#partnumbers

https://eu.mouser.com/new/digi-international/digi-xbee-rr-zigbee-3-modules/

Part Number Datasheet Description

  • XBRR-24DMCM Zigbee-moduler - 802.15.4 XBee RR PRO, 2.4 GHz, DigiMesh, Chip Antenna, MMT, 1MB Flash / 96kb RAM
  • XBRR-24Z8UM Zigbee-moduler - 802.15.4 XBee RR PRO - 2.4 GHz ZB 3.0, U.FL Antenna Connector, MMT, 1 MB Flash, 96kB Ram
  • XBRR-24Z8UM-J Zigbee-moduler - 802.15.4 XBee RR - 2.4 GHz ZB 3.0, U.FL Antenna Connector, MMT, 1M/96K
  • XBRR-24Z8CM-J Zigbee-moduler - 802.15.4 XBee RR, 2.4 Ghz, Zigbee, Chip Antenna, MMT, 1M/96k
  • XBRR-24Z8PT-J Zigbee-moduler - 802.15.4 XBee RR, 2.4 Ghz, Zigbee, PCB Antenna, Through Hole, 1M/96K
  • XBRR-24Z8UT Zigbee-moduler - 802.15.4 XBee RR PRO, 2.4 GHz, ZigBee, U.FL, Through Hole, 1M/96K
  • XBRR-24Z8ST Zigbee-moduler - 802.15.4 XBee RR PRO, 2.4 GHz, ZigBee, SMA, Through Hole, 1M/96K
  • XBRR-24Z8RM Zigbee-moduler - 802.15.4 Digi XBee RR PRO, 2.4 Ghz, Zigbee 3.0, RF Pad Ant, MMT, 1M/96K
  • XBRR-24Z8UT-J Zigbee-moduler - 802.15.4 XBee RR, 2.4 Ghz, Zigbee, U.FL, Through Hole, 1M/96K
  • XBRR-24Z8RM-J Zigbee-moduler - 802.15.4 XBee RR - 2.4 GHz ZB 3.0, RF Pad Antenna, MMT, 1MB Flash, 96 kB Ram

Looks like this Digi XBee RR series are based on Silicon Labs EFR32MG hardware

https://www.digi.com/products/embedded-systems/digi-xbee/rf-modules/2-4-ghz-rf-modules/digi-xbee-rr#specifications

but using Digi's own XBee PRO Zigbee stack which comes pre-flashed or flashed with latest Digi's XCTU software version:

https://www.digi.com/resources/documentation/Digidocs/90002002/Default.htm#Tasks/t_load_zb_firmware.htm

https://www.digi.com/products/embedded-systems/digi-xbee/digi-xbee-tools/xctu

PS: Tip to Zigbee developers is that "Digi XBee RR Development Kit" (XKRR-Z8S-WZM) is listed under coming soon:

https://www.digi.com/products/models/xkrr-z8s-wzm

Another developer tip is that these XBee modules can be used in for example SparkFun's XBee Development Board series:

https://www.digi.com/blog/post/sparkfun-and-digi-xbee-ecosystem

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