Create wireless sensor networks and intelligent interactive devices with the ZigBee wireless networking protocol. It"s easy with this fast-paced hands-on guide. You"ll build a series of useful projects by the time you"re halfway through the book, including a complete ZigBee wireless network that delivers remotely-sensed data. ZigBee is creating revolutions in volcano monitoring, performance art, clean energy, and consumer electronics. By following the hands-on examples in each chapter, you"ll learn how to tackle inspiring projects of your own. This resource- and reference-packed book is perfect for inventors, hackers, crafters, students, hobbyists, and scientists. * Get a shopping list for XBee low-power radios, components, antennas, and more * Turn your collection of components into a simple, working ZigBee network in less than two hours * Use the Arduino electronics prototyping platform to build a series of increasingly complex doorbell projects * Become familiar with XBee"s API mode for building sensor networks * Build a full-scalable sensing and display system with inexpensive components * Learn about power management, sleep mode, and other nuances of sensor networking * Make gateways that connect with neighboring networks, including the Internet * Get a potpourri of intriguing project ideas, both practical and fantastic