User Manual
Version 1.2
2017-12-10
ConBee
– USB Dongle
www.dresden-elektronik.de
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Table of contents
1.
Overview ......................................................................................................................... 6
2.
Applications ..................................................................................................................... 6
3.
Features .......................................................................................................................... 6
3.1.
Technical specification ........................................................................................... 6
3.2.
How does the USB Dongle work? ........................................................................... 7
4.
Quick start ....................................................................................................................... 8
4.1.
Content of delivery.................................................................................................. 8
4.2.
Shipping Software .................................................................................................. 8
4.3.
Requirements ......................................................................................................... 8
4.3.1.
Supported Operating Systems .................................................................... 8
4.4.
Driver installation .................................................................................................... 8
4.4.1.
Windows ..................................................................................................... 9
4.4.2.
Linux ........................................................................................................... 9
4.5.
Using the USB Dongle with deCONZ application .................................................... 9
4.5.1.
Windows ..................................................................................................... 9
4.5.2.
Raspbian Linux ......................................................................................... 11
4.5.3.
Ubuntu Linux ............................................................................................. 13
4.6.
Phoscon App on mobile devices, laptops and PC ................................................. 16
4.6.1.
Requirements ............................................................................................ 16
4.6.2.
Usage ....................................................................................................... 16
5.
Installing custom firmware with GCFFlasher .................................................................. 17
5.1.
Windows ............................................................................................................... 17
5.2.
Raspbian Linux ..................................................................................................... 18
5.3.
Ubuntu Linux ........................................................................................................ 19
5.4.
Notes on custom firmware .................................................................................... 20
5.5.
Example with BitCatcher ...................................................................................... 20
5.5.1.
Software .................................................................................................... 20
5.5.2.
Firmware ................................................................................................... 20
5.6.
EEPROM layout ................................................................................................... 20
5.7.
Fuse settings ........................................................................................................ 21
6.
Technical data ............................................................................................................... 21