BEASTX Updater Classic - Revision history

Shornstein at 18:42, 6 August 2018

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	The ~~StudioX software bundle includes the old MICROBEAST update~~ tool ~~which is now called~~ "BEASTX Updater Classic"~~. You~~ can ~~use this tool especially~~ if you encounter problems ~~when using~~ the StudioX application and want to check if your device can be recognized ~~or simply if~~ you ~~want~~ to do a ~~quick~~ firmware update ~~to one of your units or just because you did like to use this old tool~~. You can find the BEASTX Updater Classic here:<br />		The tool "BEASTX Updater Classic" can be used if you encounter problems with the StudioX application and want to check if your device can be recognized at all. Also you can use it to do a firmware update with a provided update file from the BEASTX service team if necessary. You can find the BEASTX Updater Classic here:<br />
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	[http://studiox.beastx.com/download/misc/BXUpdaterClassic.zip Updater Classic for Windows]<br />		[http://studiox.beastx.com/download/misc/BXUpdaterClassic.zip Updater Classic for Windows]<br />
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	'''~~If not already done~~ make sure that the driver files for your USB2SYS interface have been installed ~~and~~ install the files if necessary.''' For further information see this page: [[USB2SYS/SPMA3030 driver installation]].<br />		'''On Windows computers make sure that the driver files for your USB2SYS interface have been installed or install the files if necessary.''' For further information see this page: [[USB2SYS/SPMA3030 driver installation]].<br />
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	If the COM-Port to which the USB2SYS-Interface has been assigned by windows is known, you can directly choose it from the list of available interfaces:		If the COM-Port to which the USB2SYS-Interface has been assigned by windows is known, you can directly choose it from the list of available interfaces. On macOS/Linux usually the port is called "cu.SLAB_USBtoUART" or "tty.SLAB_USBtoUART" (you can use either of them):

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	If the device was successfully identified you can go on with selecting an Update-File ~~(if you don't have a firmware update file yet, have a look [[Update_request\|here]]).~~		If the device was successfully identified you can go on with selecting an Update-File:

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	An Updates-File can only be loaded if it is free of damage, complete and has the mentioned "upd" ending.		An Updates-File can only be loaded if it is free of damage, complete and has the mentioned ".upd" ending.

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Shornstein at 18:27, 6 August 2018

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	The StudioX software bundle includes the old MICROBEAST update tool which is now called "BEASTX Updater Classic". You can use this tool especially if you encounter problems when using the StudioX application and want to check if your device can be recognized or simply if you want to do a quick firmware update to one of your units or just because you did like to use this old tool. You can find the BEASTX Updater Classic ~~in the BEASTX programm group in your~~ Windows ~~START menu.~~		The StudioX software bundle includes the old MICROBEAST update tool which is now called "BEASTX Updater Classic". You can use this tool especially if you encounter problems when using the StudioX application and want to check if your device can be recognized or simply if you want to do a quick firmware update to one of your units or just because you did like to use this old tool. You can find the BEASTX Updater Classic here:<br />
	[~~[File~~:Updater ~~classic link.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|none]~~]		<br />
			[http://studiox.beastx.com/download/misc/BXUpdaterClassic.zip Updater Classic for Windows]<br />
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			[http://studiox.beastx.com/download/misc/BXUpdaterClassic.pkg Updater Classic for macOS]<br />
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	'''1. Connecting to the ~~MICROBEAST/AR7xxxBX unit~~'''		'''1. Connecting to the BEASTX device'''

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	The ~~MICROBEAST~~ will not be powered from the USB2SYS-Interface! So the unit must be supplied with power from a different source		The BEASTX device will not be powered from the USB2SYS-Interface! So the unit must be supplied with power from a different source
	before(!) you connect it to the PC, e.g. simply switch on tx and rx as you would go flying (on electric helis take care of the motor!).		before(!) you connect it to the PC, e.g. simply switch on tx and rx as you would go flying (on electric helis take care of the motor!).

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	The cable from the interface goes into the ~~MICROBEAST's~~ '''[SYS]''' port. Watch out for correct polarity on both devices.<br />		The cable from the interface goes into the '''[SYS]''' port of the device. Watch out for correct polarity on both devices.<br />
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	If the MICROBEAST/~~Trajectory~~/~~AR7200BX~~ was not connected at this moment you can manually force a new detection by pressing the "Refresh" button.		If the MICROBEAST PLUS/AR7210BX/nanoBEAST was not connected at this moment you can manually force a new detection by pressing the "Refresh" button.

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	If the correct COM-Port was chosen (red), and the ~~MICROBEAST~~ is connected to the USB2SYS-Interface, some information (green) ~~of this MICROBEAST~~ will be shown in the "BEASTX Device" section:		If the correct COM-Port was chosen (red), and the device is connected to the USB2SYS-Interface, some information (green) about it will be shown in the "BEASTX Device" section:


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	* Hardware-Version 1.1 and 1.2 stand for MICROBEAST units. Hardware-Version 2.x shows that a MICROBEAST PLUS is connected. Hardware Version 8.0 identifies Spektrum ~~AR7xxxBX~~ units.		* Hardware-Version 1.1 and 1.2 stand for MICROBEAST units. Hardware-Version 2.x shows that a MICROBEAST PLUS is connected. Hardware Version 8.0 identifies Spektrum AR7200BX units.
	* Application-Version is the actually installed firmware of the device (in this case 1.0.0).		* Application-Version is the actually installed firmware of the device (in this case 1.0.0).
	* Data-Version is the format that is used to store settings on the MICROBEAST.		* Data-Version is the format that is used to store settings on the MICROBEAST.
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	If the ~~MICROBEAST~~ was successfully identified you can go on with selecting an Update-File (if you don't have a firmware update file yet, have a look [[Update_request\|here]]).		If the device was successfully identified you can go on with selecting an Update-File (if you don't have a firmware update file yet, have a look [[Update_request\|here]]).

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	Only a compatible "Target Hardware Version" can be installed ~~on a MICROBEAST~~.		Only a compatible "Target Hardware Version" can be installed to your device.
	The firmware version in the Update-File will be shown next to "Application Version" (in this case 1.0.11).		The firmware version in the Update-File will be shown next to "Application Version" (in this case 1.0.11).

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	After your confirmation with "Ok" BEASTX Updater Classic will detect the version information of the connected ~~MICROBEAST~~ again.		After your confirmation with "Ok" BEASTX Updater Classic will detect the version information of the connected the device again.

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	Your ~~MICROBEAST~~ is now updated to the latest firmware.		Your device is now updated to the latest firmware.
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Shornstein at 11:10, 19 December 2014

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Shornstein at 11:10, 19 December 2014

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Shornstein at 11:09, 19 December 2014

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Shornstein at 14:20, 17 December 2014

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	The format of settings will be shown next to "Data Version".~~<br />~~		The format of settings will be shown next to "Data Version". '''IMPORTANT''': If the major version of the "Data Version" is different between the actual and new firmware, then the Basic-Setup has to be done again after the update.
	'''IMPORTANT''': If the major version of the "Data Version" is different between the actual and new firmware, then the Basic-Setup has to be done again after the update.

Shornstein at 14:19, 17 December 2014

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	The format of settings will be shown next to "Data Version".		The format of settings will be shown next to "Data Version".<br />
	IMPORTANT: If the major version of the "Data Version" is different between the actual and new firmware, then the Basic-Setup has to be done again after the update.		'''IMPORTANT''': If the major version of the "Data Version" is different between the actual and new firmware, then the Basic-Setup has to be done again after the update.

Shornstein at 12:13, 17 December 2014

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	The MICROBEAST will not be powered from the USB2SYS-Interface! So the unit must be supplied with power from a different source		The MICROBEAST will not be powered from the USB2SYS-Interface! So the unit must be supplied with power from a different source
	~~BEFORE~~ you connect it to the PC, e.g. simply switch on tx and rx as you would go flying (on electric helis take care of the motor!).		before(!) you connect it to the PC, e.g. simply switch on tx and rx as you would go flying (on electric helis take care of the motor!).

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Shornstein at 12:11, 17 December 2014

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	~~'''IMPORTANT''':~~ The MICROBEAST will not be powered from the USB2SYS-Interface~~, so~~ the ~~MICROBEAST~~ must be supplied with power from a different source BEFORE you connect it to the PC, e.g. simply switch on tx and rx as you would go flying (on electric helis take care of the motor!).		The MICROBEAST will not be powered from the USB2SYS-Interface! So the unit must be supplied with power from a different source
			BEFORE you connect it to the PC, e.g. simply switch on tx and rx as you would go flying (on electric helis take care of the motor!).

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Shornstein at 12:10, 17 December 2014

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	The StudioX software bundle includes the old MICROBEAST update tool which is now called "BEASTX Updater Classic". You can use this tool especially if you encounter problems when using the StudioX application and want to check if your device can be recognized or simply if you want to do a quick firmware update to one of your units or just because you did like to use this old tool. You can find the BEASTX Updater Classic in the BEASTX programm group in your Windows START menu.		The StudioX software bundle includes the old MICROBEAST update tool which is now called "BEASTX Updater Classic". You can use this tool especially if you encounter problems when using the StudioX application and want to check if your device can be recognized or simply if you want to do a quick firmware update to one of your units or just because you did like to use this old tool. You can find the BEASTX Updater Classic in the BEASTX programm group in your Windows START menu.
	[[File:Updater classic link.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|none]]		[[File:Updater classic link.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|none]]
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	If not already done make sure that the driver files for your USB2SYS interface have been installed and install the files if necessary. For further information see this page: [[USB2SYS/SPMA3030 driver installation]].<br />		'''If not already done make sure that the driver files for your USB2SYS interface have been installed and install the files if necessary.''' For further information see this page: [[USB2SYS/SPMA3030 driver installation]].<br />
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