Unbricking a Xbee module that has corrupted firmware

This is a quick guide to help you restore your xbee module if it has become corrupted due to a bad update, or whatever reason.

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Using the sparkfun USB explorer board, or the XtremeBee USB board, do the following to unbrick your Xbee

1. Take the module out of the interface board.
2. Connect the interface board to the computer.
3. Open X-CTU make sure Baud Rate is set to 9600
4. Go to "Modem Configuration"
5. Put a check in the "Always update firmware" box
6. Select proper modem from drop down menu (select XBP24, with firmware 10E6)
7. Click on the "Write" button. After a few seconds of trying to read the modem, you will get an Info box that says Action Needed. At this point, CAREFULLY insert the module into the interface board. After a few seconds, this should trigger a reloading of the firmware.
8. You may get the info box again a short while after; if so just repeat the previous step a few times and it should work.
9. This will put the module back to 9600 baud. Set your X-CTU PC settings to that and test it. It should report back that it's recognized.
10. Once you've confirmed that it's working again, make you sure you reset its baud rate (typically 57k for APM) and VID number to match your other module.