safe to power xbee adapter with 6v?

[jefflaut]

I know the xbee adapter calls for 5v to the regulator, but I was wondering if it is possible to power it with 6v and not have any problems.

thanks

[adafruit]

yup 6v is just fine

[jefflaut]

great
thanks for the help!

[lizardF]

what is the supply voltage range that can safely be applied to the 5v pin? +3.3v to +12.0v ? thx

[adafruit]

the datasheet says 6V so i'd stick around there if you can. i often put up to 9V batteries on there but its not suggested!

[jimthree]

Does the Xbee adapter protect against reverse polarity being applied? I was running mine at 6V when I stupidly connected power to my bread board the wrong way round. I'm now reading about 1.1v across the empty xbee vcc and gnd, the FTDL cable is giving a good 5V. Xbee module seems to be ok in other adapters.
cheers!
Jim

[adafruit]

sounds like the regulator got whacked. theres no reverse protection unfortunately. You can replace the MCP1700-330 for about $0.50 from your favvy electronics component seller

[jimthree]

Thanks for the response! I'll get it on with a repair and let you know how it goes!
Jim

***Edit 19/05/09***
Now fixed and working! Only hard part was removing the old regulator! Thanks again Limor!