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	===How can I get the Version 4.x.x ProEdition upgrade with AttitudeControl (Rescue bail out)? What does it cost?===		===How can I get the Version 4.x.x ProEdition upgrade with AttitudeControl (Rescue bail out)? What does it cost?===
	To upgrade your MICROBEAST PLUS you need the latest StudioX Software. This allows to connect to the freakware Network and register your device to your personal account when you connect it to the computer. Then all available updates and upgrades for the device will be displayed individually.<br />		To upgrade your MICROBEAST PLUS/AR7210BX you need the latest StudioX Software. This allows to connect to the freakware Network and register your device to your personal account when you connect it to the computer. Then all available updates and upgrades for the device will be displayed individually.<br />
	<p>Regular device updates are free of charge. Upgrades that enable new functionality are not for free. You can see the prices and buy them directly from StudioX. Available upgrades and prices also can be checked at the [[http://wiki.beastx.com/index.php/BEASTX_Devices/en\|product overview page]].</p>		<p>Regular device updates are free of charge. Upgrades that enable new functionality are not for free. You can see the prices and buy them directly from StudioX. Available upgrades and prices also can be checked at the [[http://wiki.beastx.com/index.php/BEASTX_Devices/en\|product overview page]].</p>
	<p>You can get StudioX here: [[StudioX/en\|StudioX]]</p>		<p>You can get StudioX here: [[StudioX/en\|StudioX]]</p>

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	===Is AttitudeControl (Rescue bail out) or Governor feature also available for MICROBEAST (device with silver aluminum case and without "PLUS")?===		===Is AttitudeControl (Rescue bail out) or Governor feature also available for MICROBEAST (device with silver aluminum case and without "PLUS") or AR7200BX/AR7300BX?===
	<p>No, unfortunately ~~this feature~~ can only be offered for MICROBEAST PLUS/PLUS HD.</p>		<p>No, unfortunately all of these features can only be offered for MICROBEAST PLUS/PLUS HD/AR7210BX. At least for the Spektrum AR7200BX/AR7300BX there is a firmware with nitro governor function available.</p>
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	===AttitudeControl can not be activated although it is switched on at Parameter menu point M===		===AttitudeControl can not be activated although it is switched on at Parameter menu point M===
	When using a single-line receiver you must go into Receiver setup menu and assign the switch channel for AttitudeControl either by moving the switch on the transmitter at Receiver menu point J, by loading the default assignment or by skipping menu point J in order to use the gyro channel for the AttitudeControl.		When using MICROBEAST PLUS with a single-line receiver you must go into Receiver setup menu and assign the switch channel for AttitudeControl either by moving the switch on the transmitter at Receiver menu point J, by loading the default assignment or by skipping menu point J in order to use the gyro channel for the AttitudeControl.
	'''Also when using a standard receiver you must go into receiver menu once, select "Standard receiver" as type at menu point A (if not done already) and then confirm the type selection by briefly pressing the button'''. If you don't do this the assignment gyro channel<->AttitudeControl is not set and you won't be able to switch AttitudeControl on and off. (Only applies to Fimware Version 4.0.0 and lower!)<br />		'''Also when using a standard receiver you must go into receiver menu once, select "Standard receiver" as type at menu point A (if not done already) and then confirm the type selection by briefly pressing the button'''. If you don't do this the assignment gyro channel<->AttitudeControl is not set and you won't be able to switch AttitudeControl on and off. (Only applies to Fimware Version 4.0.0 and lower!)<br />
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	The MICROBEAST PLUS AttitudeControl uses gyro sensors and accelerometers to build up the artificial horizon which is necessary to determine the heli's absolute position in space. This artificial horizon is highly dependant on the sensor data input and if the sensors fail, also the artificial horizon will. The sensors can especially be influenced by vibrations which cause them to show wrong data or loose some data at all. This will cause wrong calculations and in consequence cause a wrong repositioning of the heli. The gyro sensors of MICROBEAST PLUS typically are very vibration resistant and you might not see the influence of vibrations in normal flight without AttitudeControl. But as the calculation of the artificial horizon mainly is a big sum of all the sensor inputs over time, even the smallest influence can cause an offset of the system. Additionaly the accelerometers are much more sensitive to vibrations than the gyro sensors. As these are not used in normal flight most of the time, you will not see a direct influence of vibrations on them. But for the AttitudeControl these sensors have an important role and the system can only work with limited capability if these sensors fail.<br />		The MICROBEAST PLUS AttitudeControl uses gyro sensors and accelerometers to build up the artificial horizon which is necessary to determine the heli's absolute position in space. This artificial horizon is highly dependant on the sensor data input and if the sensors fail, also the artificial horizon will. The sensors can especially be influenced by vibrations which cause them to show wrong data or loose some data at all. This will cause wrong calculations and in consequence cause a wrong repositioning of the heli. The gyro sensors of MICROBEAST PLUS typically are very vibration resistant and you might not see the influence of vibrations in normal flight without AttitudeControl. But as the calculation of the artificial horizon mainly is a big sum of all the sensor inputs over time, even the smallest influence can cause an offset of the system. Additionaly the accelerometers are much more sensitive to vibrations than the gyro sensors. As these are not used in normal flight most of the time, you will not see a direct influence of vibrations on them. But for the AttitudeControl these sensors have an important role and the system can only work with limited capability if these sensors fail.<br />
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	~~So when you have problems with correct centering of the AttitudeControl (especially after a very short amount of flight time) please~~ make sure your helicopter is running smooth and absolutely free of vibrations. Particularly with very small electric helis this is sometimes a difficult task, as there is not much mass to compensate for the vibrations and all electric components are placed very close to each other. If you see or hear any abnormalities like twitching tail or loud, vibrant noise it is very likely the AttitudeControl will not work as expected. You may try to place the Microbeast PLUS unit at a different location on the heli or mount it with a different sort of gyro pad to compensate for those vibrations. Anyhow the best solution is to find the source of vibration, i.e. by removing tail and main blades and letting the motor run on the ground, and change defective/unbalanced parts.<br />		* Please make sure your helicopter is running smooth and absolutely free of vibrations. Particularly with very small electric helis this is sometimes a difficult task, as there is not much mass to compensate for the vibrations and all electric components are placed very close to each other. If you see or hear any abnormalities like twitching tail or loud, vibrant noise it is very likely the AttitudeControl will not work as expected. You may try to place the Microbeast PLUS unit at a different location on the heli or mount it with a different sort of gyro pad to compensate for those vibrations. Anyhow the best solution is to find the source of vibration, i.e. by removing tail and main blades and letting the motor run on the ground, and change defective/unbalanced parts.<br />
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	Also high temperature changes can cause the sensors to drift and in consequence cause the artificial horizon get offset. When it's very cold outside or very hot make sure the system can acclimatize when moving the helicopter from warm to cold or from cold to warm. When there are still some very small vibrations the system will not recalibrate very often and so the horizon may not wander off by vibrations directly but due to temperature change. Even under this conditions typically the drift should be minimal and during a 5 minutes flight the artificial horizon should not wander off more than a few degrees into one or another direction.		* Also high temperature changes can cause the sensors to drift and in consequence cause the artificial horizon get offset. When it's very cold outside or very hot make sure the system can acclimatize when moving the helicopter from warm to cold or from cold to warm. When there are still some very small vibrations the system will not recalibrate very often and so the horizon may not wander off by vibrations directly but due to temperature change. Even under this conditions typically the drift should be minimal and during a 5 minutes flight the artificial horizon should not wander off more than a few degrees into one or another direction.
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			* '''Make sure the system is perfectly aligned to the helicopter's rotation axis.''' Otherwise the measurements will be incorrect by principle.

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	===After updating MICROBEAST PLUS from Version 3.x.x to Version 4.x.x. the collective pitch does not work anymore===		===After updating MICROBEAST PLUS from Version 3.x.x to Version 4.x.x. the collective pitch does not work correctly anymore===
	As version 4.x.x can be upgraded with the AttitudeControl functionality it is required to set up thrust stick directions. Firmware Version 3.x.x did not provide such parameters therefore you must set the thrust stick positions by adjusting the collective pitch at Setup menu point K. Otherwise you can only control collective pitch into one direction. Please read the MICROBEAST PLUS ProEdition ~~addon~~ manual carefully. There are also a few other things that are different to Version 3.x.x and that need to be readjusted.<br />		As version 4.x.x can be upgraded with the AttitudeControl functionality it is required to set up thrust stick directions. Firmware Version 3.x.x did not provide such parameters therefore you must set the thrust stick positions by adjusting the collective pitch at Setup menu point K. Otherwise you can only control collective pitch into one direction. '''Please read the MICROBEAST PLUS ProEdition Addon manual carefully. There are also a few other things that are different to Version 3.x.x and that need to be readjusted.'''<br />
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			===How can I get the Version 4.x.x ProEdition upgrade with AttitudeControl (Rescue bail out)? What does it cost?===
			To upgrade your MICROBEAST PLUS you need the latest StudioX Software. This allows to connect to the freakware Network and register your device to your personal account when you connect it to the computer. Then all available updates and upgrades for the device will be displayed individually.<br />
			<p>Regular device updates are free of charge. Upgrades that enable new functionality are not for free. You can see the prices and buy them directly from StudioX. Available upgrades and prices also can be checked at the [[http://wiki.beastx.com/index.php/BEASTX_Devices/en\|product overview page]].</p>
			<p>You can get StudioX here: [[StudioX/en\|StudioX]]</p>
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	~~===How can I get the Version 4.x.x. ProEdition upgrade with RPM Governor/AttitudeControl?===~~
	~~To upgrade your MICROBEAST PLUS you need the latest StudioX Software Version 2. This allows to connect to the freakware Network and register your unit.~~
	~~You can get StudioX V2 here: [[StudioX/en\|StudioX]]<br />~~
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	~~{{QUOTE\|Please note that these are upgrades and not updates. As they enable new functionality to your MICROBEAST PLUS they are not for free. Regular updates will remain free also in future.}}<br />~~

	===Is AttitudeControl (Rescue bail out) or Governor feature also available for MICROBEAST (device with silver aluminum case and without "PLUS")?===		===Is AttitudeControl (Rescue bail out) or Governor feature also available for MICROBEAST (device with silver aluminum case and without "PLUS")?===

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	===AttitudeControl can not be activated although it is switched on at Parameter menu point M===		===AttitudeControl can not be activated although it is switched on at Parameter menu point M===
	When using a single-line receiver you must go into Receiver setup menu and assign the switch channel for AttitudeControl either by moving the switch on the transmitter at Receiver menu point J, by loading the default assignment or by skipping menu point J in order to use the gyro channel for the AttitudeControl.		When using a single-line receiver you must go into Receiver setup menu and assign the switch channel for AttitudeControl either by moving the switch on the transmitter at Receiver menu point J, by loading the default assignment or by skipping menu point J in order to use the gyro channel for the AttitudeControl.
	Also when using a standard receiver you must go into receiver menu, select "Standard receiver" as type at menu point A (if not done already) and then confirm the type selection by pressing the button ~~short~~. If you don't do this the assignment gyro channel<->AttitudeControl is not set and you won't be able to switch AttitudeControl on and off.<br />		'''Also when using a standard receiver you must go into receiver menu once, select "Standard receiver" as type at menu point A (if not done already) and then confirm the type selection by briefly pressing the button'''. If you don't do this the assignment gyro channel<->AttitudeControl is not set and you won't be able to switch AttitudeControl on and off. (Only applies to Fimware Version 4.0.0 and lower!)<br />
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	{{QUOTE\|Please note that after adjusting the receiver setup menu for safety reason AttitudeControl (and also the RPM Governor function) will be reset to default. So after doing the adjustment in receiver menu select your desired AttitudeControl mode a Parameter menu point M again. Otherwise it will still not work.}}<br />		{{QUOTE\|Please note that after adjusting the receiver setup menu for safety reason AttitudeControl (and also the RPM Governor function) will be reset to default. So after doing the adjustment in receiver menu select your desired AttitudeControl mode a Parameter menu point M again. Otherwise it will still not work. (Only applies to Fimware Version 4.0.0 and lower!)}}<br />

	===Using the tail gyro gain to activate AttitudeControl, how can I control AttitudeControl and switch the tail gyro gain with flight mode switch?===		===Using the tail gyro gain to activate AttitudeControl, how can I control AttitudeControl and switch the tail gyro gain with flight mode switch?===

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	~~===Where can I get the MICROBEAST ProEdition addon manual===~~
	With StudioX Version 2 you can read all manuals that may be relevant for you directly from within the StudioX software. This will allow us to automatically supply you with the latest manuals. To see the manuals in StudioX you must connect your device to the computer und register on the freakware Network. The manuals then will show up on the main screen:

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	~~You can get StudioX V2 here: [[StudioX/en\|StudioX]]<br />~~
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	~~Also we offer an online manual covering complete MICROBEAST Plus Version V4 setup [[Manuals:MB_Plus:Intro/en\|here in this wiki]].~~

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	{{QUOTE\|Please note that these are upgrades and not updates. As they enable new functionality to your MICROBEAST PLUS they are not for free. Regular updates will remain free also in future.}}<br />		{{QUOTE\|Please note that these are upgrades and not updates. As they enable new functionality to your MICROBEAST PLUS they are not for free. Regular updates will remain free also in future.}}<br />

			===Is AttitudeControl (Rescue bail out) or Governor feature also available for MICROBEAST (device with silver aluminum case and without "PLUS")?===
			<p>No, unfortunately this feature can only be offered for MICROBEAST PLUS/PLUS HD.</p>
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	===After updating MICROBEAST PLUS from Version 3.x.x to Version 4.x.x. the collective pitch does not work anymore===		===After updating MICROBEAST PLUS from Version 3.x.x to Version 4.x.x. the collective pitch does not work anymore===

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 ===Using the tail gyro gain to activate AttitudeControl, how can I control AttitudeControl and switch the tail gyro gain with flight mode switch?===

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 ===Setting up AttitudeControl using the gyro gain channel===