Studiox microbeast plus plugin - Revision history

Shornstein at 16:02, 17 November 2015

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	{{DISPLAYTITLE:StudioX MICROBEAST PLUS/PLUS HD ~~plugin~~\|noerror}}		{{DISPLAYTITLE:StudioX MICROBEAST PLUS/PLUS HD plug-in\|noerror}}

	=Overview= <!--T:2-->		=Overview= <!--T:2-->
	The StudioX ~~plugin~~ for MICROBEAST PLUS will be started when you connect your MICROBEAST PLUS/MICROBEAST PLUS HD to StudioX. Please note that functionality might be limited to just updating your device if the firmware version of the device is lower than version 3.1.3. In this case you might consider updating the device.<br />		The StudioX plug-in for MICROBEAST PLUS will be started when you connect your MICROBEAST PLUS/MICROBEAST PLUS HD to StudioX. Please note that functionality might be limited to just updating your device if the firmware version of the device is lower than version 3.2.0. In this case you might consider updating the device.<br />
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	'''Custom Control style'''		'''Custom Control style'''
	Setup your custom Control style here. Make sure that the custom preset is selected as Control style preset (dialog's header shows "Active") in order to enable the custom setup.<br />		Setup your custom Control style here. Make sure that the custom preset is selected as Control style preset (dialog's header shows "Active") in order to enable the custom setup.<br />
	You can define roll rate and expo for each ~~roation~~ axis. ~~Positive~~ expo ~~values~~ will tame down reaction to stick inputs around the stick ~~center position, negative expo values will intensify the reaction around~~ center position. Please be careful when reducing expo and/or increasing roll rate as this can make the helicopter uncontrollable for you. As a starting point for setup please see what is hidden behind the predefined presets by hovering with the mouse cursor of the different preset values in the "Parameter Overview".<br />		You can define roll rate and expo for each rotation axis. Increasing expo will tame down reaction to stick inputs around the stick center position. Please be careful when reducing expo and/or increasing roll rate as this can make the helicopter uncontrollable for you. As a starting point for setup please see what is hidden behind the predefined presets by hovering with the mouse cursor of the different preset values in the "Parameter Overview".<br />
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	'''Custom Torque precompensation'''<br />		'''Custom Torque precompensation'''<br />
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	=Advanced ~~plugin~~ configuration= <!--T:13-->		=Advanced plug-in configuration= <!--T:13-->
	From the StudioX main menu, open "Edit" then "Configure ~~plugins~~..." to show the ~~plugin~~ Configuration dialog.<br />		From the StudioX main menu, open "Edit" then "Configure plug-ins..." to show the plug-in Configuration dialog.<br />
	Select "MICROBEAST PLUS" from the list:<br />		Select "MICROBEAST PLUS" from the list:<br />
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	[[File:Mb_config_dlg.png\|200px\|thumb\|none]]		[[File:Mb_config_dlg.png\|200px\|thumb\|none]]
	==Serial Port Control==		==Serial Port Control==
	By default the MICROBEAST PLUS ~~plugin~~ will continuously try to query all serial interfaces (the USB2SYS/SPMA3030-Interface is a serial interface) to check if a MICROBEAST PLUS is connected somewhere.<br />		By default the MICROBEAST PLUS plug-in will continuously try to query all serial interfaces (the USB2SYS/SPMA3030-Interface is a serial interface) to check if a MICROBEAST PLUS is connected somewhere.<br />
	Sometimes it is useful to limit the ports that the ~~plugin~~ is trying to query, i.e. in case a port is blocking the ~~plugin~~. Therefore you can choose from one of the following options:		Sometimes it is useful to limit the ports that the plug-in is trying to query, i.e. in case a port is blocking the plug-in. Therefore you can choose from one of the following options:
	* Use all ports, except those selected		* Use all ports, except those selected
	* Only use selected ports		* Only use selected ports
	Use the entries in the list below to refine your selection. The ~~plugin~~ will only try to query ports which match the selected rule.<br />		Use the entries in the list below to refine your selection. The plug-in will only try to query ports which match the selected rule.<br />
	==Device Discovery==		==Device Discovery==
	This specifies the interval time which is used to try identifying newly connected devices. This should not be modified if the mechanism is working properly.<br />		This specifies the interval time which is used to try identifying newly connected devices. This should not be modified if the mechanism is working properly.<br />
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	=Overview=		=Overview= <!--T:2-->
	The StudioX plugin for MICROBEAST PLUS will be started when you connect your MICROBEAST PLUS/MICROBEAST PLUS HD to StudioX. Please note that functionality might be limited to just updating your device if the firmware version of the device is lower than version 3.1.3. In this case you might consider updating the device.<br />		The StudioX plugin for MICROBEAST PLUS will be started when you connect your MICROBEAST PLUS/MICROBEAST PLUS HD to StudioX. Please note that functionality might be limited to just updating your device if the firmware version of the device is lower than version 3.1.3. In this case you might consider updating the device.<br />
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	=Device Information=		=Device Information= <!--T:3-->
	This section shows basic information about your MICROBEAST PLUS including		This section shows basic information about your MICROBEAST PLUS including
	* Firmware update availability		* Firmware update availability
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	'''Saving changes manually/automatically'''<br />		'''Saving changes manually/automatically'''<br />
	If you change a value then this will not be stored instantly on the device. But if the "Save changes manually" box on the bottom of the window is NOT selected, changed values are collected and stored automatically after a short amount of time when no more values are changed. On the other hand if you decide to "Save changes manually", new values will only get collected and you can control the moment when to store these values by pressing the "Save now" button or rolling back using the "Undo" button.<br />		If you change a value then this will not be stored instantly on the device. But if the "Save changes manually" box on the bottom of the window is NOT selected, changed values are collected and stored automatically after a short amount of time when no more values are changed. On the other hand if you decide to "Save changes manually", new values will only get collected and you can control the moment when to store these values by pressing the "Save now" button or rolling back using the "Undo" button.<br />
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	=Setup Overview=		=Setup Overview= <!--T:5-->
	The layout of the Setup Overview tab is based on the Setup menu structure of MICROBEAST PLUS and looks quite similar to the Quick Reference Card which you did get with your device. This makes it easy to check and modify most parts of the setup.<br />		The layout of the Setup Overview tab is based on the Setup menu structure of MICROBEAST PLUS and looks quite similar to the Quick Reference Card which you did get with your device. This makes it easy to check and modify most parts of the setup.<br />
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	If you hover the mouse cursor over the name of a Setup menu point you will get a brief information what this setup parameter does. For a detailed explanation of the setup please consult the MICROBEAST PLUS instruction manual that matches the firmware version of your device.<br />		If you hover the mouse cursor over the name of a Setup menu point you will get a brief information what this setup parameter does. For a detailed explanation of the setup please consult the MICROBEAST PLUS instruction manual that matches the firmware version of your device.<br />

	== Custom preset ==		== Custom preset == <!--T:6-->
	Besides of the predefined presets MICROBEAST PLUS allows to create a custom preset which you can choose instead of the predefined presets, i.e. if you need to set a value which is not offered by the existing presets. Please note that it is not sufficient to adjust the preset value! You also must choose the custom preset in the menu structure so MICROBEAST PLUS will use this value instead of one of the predefined presets.<br />		Besides of the predefined presets MICROBEAST PLUS allows to create a custom preset which you can choose instead of the predefined presets, i.e. if you need to set a value which is not offered by the existing presets. Please note that it is not sufficient to adjust the preset value! You also must choose the custom preset in the menu structure so MICROBEAST PLUS will use this value instead of one of the predefined presets.<br />
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	'''Custom Swashplate Mixer'''<br />		'''Custom Swashplate Mixer'''<br />
	The Custom Swashplate Mixer allows you to use any geometry as long as you are able to define it.<br />		The Custom Swashplate Mixer allows you to use any geometry as long as you are able to define it.<br />
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	=Parameter Overview=		=Parameter Overview= <!--T:8-->
	The layout of the Parameter Overview tab is based on the Parameter menu structure of MICROBEAST PLUS and looks quite similar to the Quick Reference Card which you did get with your device. This makes it easy to check and modify the flight parameters.<br />		The layout of the Parameter Overview tab is based on the Parameter menu structure of MICROBEAST PLUS and looks quite similar to the Quick Reference Card which you did get with your device. This makes it easy to check and modify the flight parameters.<br />
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	For a detailed explanation of the parameter adjustment please consult the MICROBEAST PLUS instruction manual that matches the firmware version of your device. If you hover the mouse cursor over the name of a parameter you will get a brief information what this parameter does. Also you can see which numbers are hidden behind specific designations (like "sport", "normal", "high", ...) when you keep the mouse cursor over these parameter points for a short moment. So you can find out which value you should start with when you want to create a custom preset.<br />		For a detailed explanation of the parameter adjustment please consult the MICROBEAST PLUS instruction manual that matches the firmware version of your device. If you hover the mouse cursor over the name of a parameter you will get a brief information what this parameter does. Also you can see which numbers are hidden behind specific designations (like "sport", "normal", "high", ...) when you keep the mouse cursor over these parameter points for a short moment. So you can find out which value you should start with when you want to create a custom preset.<br />

	== Custom preset ==		== Custom preset == <!--T:9-->
	Besides of the predefined presets MICROBEAST PLUS allows to create a custom preset which you can choose instead of the predefined parameter presets, i.e. if you need to set a value which is not offered by the existing presets. Please note that it is not sufficient to adjust the preset value! You also must choose the custom preset in the menu structure so MICROBEAST PLUS will use this value instead of one of the predefined presets. This might sound complicated first but note that this allows to easily switch back to one of the predefined presets on the flying field in case you find out the custom preset is not working well for you.<br />		Besides of the predefined presets MICROBEAST PLUS allows to create a custom preset which you can choose instead of the predefined parameter presets, i.e. if you need to set a value which is not offered by the existing presets. Please note that it is not sufficient to adjust the preset value! You also must choose the custom preset in the menu structure so MICROBEAST PLUS will use this value instead of one of the predefined presets. This might sound complicated first but note that this allows to easily switch back to one of the predefined presets on the flying field in case you find out the custom preset is not working well for you.<br />
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	'''Custom Control style'''		'''Custom Control style'''
	Setup your custom Control style here. Make sure that the custom preset is selected as Control style preset (dialog's header shows "Active") in order to enable the custom setup.<br />		Setup your custom Control style here. Make sure that the custom preset is selected as Control style preset (dialog's header shows "Active") in order to enable the custom setup.<br />
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	=Backup/Restore=		=Backup/Restore= <!--T:11-->
	From time to time, it might be a good idea to save all the settings you made by clicking the "Create New RestorePoint..." button. Also you can create restore points for sharing your settings with other MICROBEAST PLUS users or with the BEASTX support in case you need assistance with your device.<br />		From time to time, it might be a good idea to save all the settings you made by clicking the "Create New RestorePoint..." button. Also you can create restore points for sharing your settings with other MICROBEAST PLUS users or with the BEASTX support in case you need assistance with your device.<br />
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	=Update Firmware=		=Update Firmware= <!--T:12-->
	If you did get a firmware file from the BEASTX support you can open and upload this firmware file to your device here. Usually you don't need to get here when you want to perform a firmware update as update files offered on the "Device Overview" tab can directly be uploaded to your device by clicking on them.<br />		If you did get a firmware file from the BEASTX support you can open and upload this firmware file to your device here. Usually you don't need to get here when you want to perform a firmware update as update files offered on the "Device Overview" tab can directly be uploaded to your device by clicking on them.<br />
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	=Advanced plugin configuration=		=Advanced plugin configuration= <!--T:13-->
	From the StudioX main menu, open "Edit" then "Configure plugins..." to show the plugin Configuration dialog.<br />		From the StudioX main menu, open "Edit" then "Configure plugins..." to show the plugin Configuration dialog.<br />
	Select "MICROBEAST PLUS" from the list:<br />		Select "MICROBEAST PLUS" from the list:<br />

Shornstein at 13:20, 17 November 2015

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	At the moment you can only change static parameters. It is not possible to adjust parts of the setup that require user feedback or feedback from your helicopter like "Rudder servo limit" or "Swashplate servo throw" adjustment.<br />		At the moment you can only change static parameters. It is not possible to adjust parts of the setup that require user feedback or feedback from your helicopter like "Rudder servo limit" or "Swashplate servo throw" adjustment.<br />
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	If you hover ~~with~~ the mouse cursor over the name of a Setup menu point you will get a brief information what this setup parameter does. For a detailed explanation of the setup please consult the MICROBEAST PLUS instruction manual that matches the firmware version of your device.<br />		If you hover the mouse cursor over the name of a Setup menu point you will get a brief information what this setup parameter does. For a detailed explanation of the setup please consult the MICROBEAST PLUS instruction manual that matches the firmware version of your device.<br />

	== Custom preset ==		== Custom preset ==
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	For a detailed explanation of the parameter adjustment please consult the MICROBEAST PLUS instruction manual that matches the firmware version of your device. If you hover ~~with~~ the mouse cursor over the name of a parameter you will get a brief information what this parameter does. Also you can see which numbers are hidden behind specific designations (like "sport", "normal", "high", ...) when you keep the mouse cursor over these parameter points for a short moment. So you can find out which value you should start with when you want to create a custom preset.<br />		For a detailed explanation of the parameter adjustment please consult the MICROBEAST PLUS instruction manual that matches the firmware version of your device. If you hover the mouse cursor over the name of a parameter you will get a brief information what this parameter does. Also you can see which numbers are hidden behind specific designations (like "sport", "normal", "high", ...) when you keep the mouse cursor over these parameter points for a short moment. So you can find out which value you should start with when you want to create a custom preset.<br />

	== Custom preset ==		== Custom preset ==

Shornstein at 13:10, 17 November 2015

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	{{DISPLAYTITLE:StudioX MICROBEAST PLUS/PLUS HD ~~Plugin~~\|noerror}}		{{DISPLAYTITLE:StudioX MICROBEAST PLUS/PLUS HD plugin\|noerror}}

	=Overview=		=Overview=
	The StudioX ~~Plugin~~ for MICROBEAST PLUS will be started when you connect your MICROBEAST PLUS/MICROBEAST PLUS HD to StudioX. Please note that functionality might be limited to just updating your device if the firmware version of the device is lower than version 3.1.3. In this case you might consider updating the device.<br />		The StudioX plugin for MICROBEAST PLUS will be started when you connect your MICROBEAST PLUS/MICROBEAST PLUS HD to StudioX. Please note that functionality might be limited to just updating your device if the firmware version of the device is lower than version 3.1.3. In this case you might consider updating the device.<br />
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	=Advanced ~~Plugin~~ configuration=		=Advanced plugin configuration=
	From the StudioX main menu, open "Edit" then "Configure ~~Plugins~~..." to show the ~~Plugin~~ Configuration dialog.<br />		From the StudioX main menu, open "Edit" then "Configure plugins..." to show the plugin Configuration dialog.<br />
	Select "MICROBEAST PLUS" from the list:<br />		Select "MICROBEAST PLUS" from the list:<br />
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	[[File:Mb_config_dlg.png\|200px\|thumb\|none]]		[[File:Mb_config_dlg.png\|200px\|thumb\|none]]
	==Serial Port Control==		==Serial Port Control==
	By default the MICROBEAST PLUS ~~Plugin~~ will continuously try to query all serial interfaces (the USB2SYS/SPMA3030-Interface is a serial interface) to check if a MICROBEAST PLUS is connected somewhere.<br />		By default the MICROBEAST PLUS plugin will continuously try to query all serial interfaces (the USB2SYS/SPMA3030-Interface is a serial interface) to check if a MICROBEAST PLUS is connected somewhere.<br />
	Sometimes it is useful to limit the ports that the ~~Plugin~~ is trying to query, i.e. in case a port is blocking the ~~Plugin~~. Therefore you can choose from one of the following options:		Sometimes it is useful to limit the ports that the plugin is trying to query, i.e. in case a port is blocking the plugin. Therefore you can choose from one of the following options:
	* Use all ports, except those selected		* Use all ports, except those selected
	* Only use selected ports		* Only use selected ports
	Use the entries in the list below to refine your selection. The ~~Plugin~~ will only try to query ports which match the selected rule.<br />		Use the entries in the list below to refine your selection. The plugin will only try to query ports which match the selected rule.<br />
	==Device Discovery==		==Device Discovery==
	This specifies the interval time which is used to try identifying newly connected devices. This should not be modified if the mechanism is working properly.<br />		This specifies the interval time which is used to try identifying newly connected devices. This should not be modified if the mechanism is working properly.<br />
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Shornstein at 13:09, 17 November 2015

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	{{DISPLAYTITLE:StudioX MICROBEAST PLUS ~~plugin~~\|noerror}}		{{DISPLAYTITLE:StudioX MICROBEAST PLUS/PLUS HD Plugin\|noerror}}

	=Overview=		=Overview=
	The StudioX ~~plugin~~ for MICROBEAST PLUS will be started when you connect your MICROBEAST PLUS/MICROBEAST PLUS HD to StudioX. Please note that functionality might be limited to just updating your device if the firmware version of the device is lower than version 3.1.3. In this case you might consider updating the device.<br />		The StudioX Plugin for MICROBEAST PLUS will be started when you connect your MICROBEAST PLUS/MICROBEAST PLUS HD to StudioX. Please note that functionality might be limited to just updating your device if the firmware version of the device is lower than version 3.1.3. In this case you might consider updating the device.<br />
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	=Advanced ~~plugin~~ configuration=		=Advanced Plugin configuration=
	From the StudioX main menu, open "Edit" then "Configure Plugins..." to show the Plugin Configuration dialog.<br />		From the StudioX main menu, open "Edit" then "Configure Plugins..." to show the Plugin Configuration dialog.<br />
	Select "MICROBEAST PLUS" from the list:<br />		Select "MICROBEAST PLUS" from the list:<br />
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	==Serial Port Control==		==Serial Port Control==
	By default the MICROBEAST PLUS ~~plugin~~ will continuously try to query all serial interfaces (the USB2SYS/SPMA3030-Interface is a serial interface) to check if a MICROBEAST PLUS is connected somewhere.<br />		By default the MICROBEAST PLUS Plugin will continuously try to query all serial interfaces (the USB2SYS/SPMA3030-Interface is a serial interface) to check if a MICROBEAST PLUS is connected somewhere.<br />
	Sometimes it is useful to limit the ports that the ~~plugin~~ is trying to query, i.e. in case a port is blocking the ~~plugin~~. Therefore you can choose from one of the following options:		Sometimes it is useful to limit the ports that the Plugin is trying to query, i.e. in case a port is blocking the Plugin. Therefore you can choose from one of the following options:
	* Use all ports, except those selected		* Use all ports, except those selected
	* Only use selected ports		* Only use selected ports
	Use the entries in the list below to refine your selection. The ~~plugin~~ will only try to query ports which match the selected rule.<br />		Use the entries in the list below to refine your selection. The Plugin will only try to query ports which match the selected rule.<br />
	==Device Discovery==		==Device Discovery==
	This specifies the interval time which is used to try identifying newly connected devices. This should not be modified if the mechanism is working properly.<br />		This specifies the interval time which is used to try identifying newly connected devices. This should not be modified if the mechanism is working properly.<br />
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Shornstein at 13:08, 17 November 2015

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			{{DISPLAYTITLE:StudioX MICROBEAST PLUS plugin\|noerror}}

	=Overview=		=Overview=
	The StudioX ~~Plugin~~ for MICROBEAST PLUS will be started when you connect your MICROBEAST PLUS/MICROBEAST PLUS HD to StudioX. Please note that functionality might be limited to just updating your device if the firmware version of the device is lower than version 3.1.3. In this case you might consider updating the device.<br />		The StudioX plugin for MICROBEAST PLUS will be started when you connect your MICROBEAST PLUS/MICROBEAST PLUS HD to StudioX. Please note that functionality might be limited to just updating your device if the firmware version of the device is lower than version 3.1.3. In this case you might consider updating the device.<br />
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	=Device Information=		=Device Information=
	This section shows basic information about your MICROBEAST PLUS, including		This section shows basic information about your MICROBEAST PLUS including
	* Firmware update availability		* Firmware update availability
	* Firmware version		* Firmware version

Shornstein at 13:06, 17 November 2015

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Shornstein at 11:34, 17 November 2015

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	'''Regular Swashplate and Phasing'''		'''Regular Swashplate and Phasing'''<br />
	If you are having a scale heli and need phasing for your rotor head you can normally start using a preset swash mixing type from the "Basic Settings" in the upper section:		If you are having a scale heli and need phasing for your rotor head you can normally start using a preset swash mixing type from the "Basic Settings" in the upper section:
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	Then only rotate the swash phasing as necessary. Note these presets have nothing to do with the predefined presets of the Swashplate mixing setup menu point. These are only presets for creating your custom swash mixing more easily as you don't have to enter angles and distances separately as it can by done in the section below! Also when rotating the swashphasing by the rotation box in reality this will change the swash angles as you can see in the fields below. So in fact there is no difference between the Basic Settings and the Expert Settings, both will change the same values. It's just a different style of setup.<br />		Then only rotate the swash phasing as necessary. Note these presets have nothing to do with the predefined presets of the Swashplate mixing setup menu point. These are only presets for creating your custom swash mixing more easily as you don't have to enter angles and distances separately as it can by done in the section below! Also when rotating the swashphasing by the rotation box in reality this will change the swash angles as you can see in the fields below. So in fact there is no difference between the Basic Settings and the Expert Settings, both will change the same values. It's just a different style of setup.<br />
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	'''Expert Swashplate Settings'''		'''Expert Swashplate Settings'''<br />
	If the presets do not cover what you are looking for you can freely define your swashplate geometry using the "Expert Settings".<br />		If the presets do not cover what you are looking for you can freely define your swashplate geometry using the "Expert Settings".<br />
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	'''How to setup swash phasing'''		'''How to setup swash phasing'''<br />
	As this is asked very often we will give a brief explanation here what you are intended to do when setting up of swash phasing is necessary for your scale helicopter. Please note that for setup you have to make sure that your helicopter control is basically working already, i.e. make sure that servo directions have been setup correctly at Setup menu point '''I''' and that you stick control on the radio are moving the swashplate into correct directions (forwards, backwards, left and right). For this you may choose one of the predefined Swashplate mixing types at Setup menu point H before which matches your swashplate mixing type best. Also you may go through Setup menu completely and also adjust the rest of the menu points but note that Setup menu points '''J''', '''K''' and '''L''' will have to be readjusted after setting the swashplate phasing!<br />		As this is asked very often we will give a brief explanation here what you are intended to do when setting up of swash phasing is necessary for your scale helicopter. Please note that for setup you have to make sure that your helicopter control is basically working already, i.e. make sure that servo directions have been setup correctly at Setup menu point '''I''' and that you stick control on the radio are moving the swashplate into correct directions (forwards, backwards, left and right). For this you may choose one of the predefined Swashplate mixing types at Setup menu point H before which matches your swashplate mixing type best. Also you may go through Setup menu completely and also adjust the rest of the menu points but note that Setup menu points '''J''', '''K''' and '''L''' will have to be readjusted after setting the swashplate phasing!<br />
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The StudioX Plugin for MICROBEAST PLUS will be started when you connect your MICROBEAST PLUS/MICROBEAST PLUS HD to StudioX. Please note that functionality might be limited to just updating your device if the firmware version of the device is lower than version 3.1.3. In this case you might consider updating the device as described below. 
 

=Device Information=
This section shows basic information about your MICROBEAST PLUS, including
* Firmware update availability
* Firmware version
* Hardware version
* Data layout number
* Serial number
 
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If you connect you device for the first time, you will be asked to provide a custom device name. This makes it easier to distinguish multiple devices at the same time. If you have any comments that you would like to store together with your device, you can note them in the comment section. Also you can store a custom picture for this device, i.e. a photo of your heli. 
 
You can view and save the latest manual(s) for this device from the section below. If you're logged in with your freakware Network account and the device is registered to your account you will also see firmware files and upgrade options available for this device. 
 

=Setup Overview=
The layout of the Setup Overview tab is based on the Setup menu structure of MICROBEAST PLUS and looks quite similar to the Quick Reference Card which you did get with your device. This makes it easy to check and modify most parts of the setup. 
[[File:mb_setup_overview.png|200px|thumb|none]] 
At the moment you can only change static parameters. It is not possible to adjust parts of the setup that require user feedback or feedback from your helicopter like "Rudder servo limit" or "Swashplate servo throw" adjustment. 
 
If you hover with the mouse cursor over the name of a Setup menu point you will get a brief information what this setup parameter does. For a detailed explanation of the setup please consult the MICROBEAST PLUS instruction manual that matches the firmware version of your device.

== Custom preset ==
Besides of the predefined presets MICROBEAST PLUS allows to create a custom preset which you can choose instead of the predefined presets, i.e. if you need to set a value which is not offered by the existing presets. Please note that it is not sufficient to adjust the preset value! You also must choose the custom preset in the menu structure so MICROBEAST PLUS will use this value instead of one of the predefined presets. 
 
To edit the custom preset for swashplate mixing please click on the "Custom" link. Then an additional window will open where you can specifically adjust all values necessary for defining the swash mixing. 
 

===Custom Swashplate Mixer===
The Custom Swashplate Mixer allows you to use any geometry as long as you are able to define it. 
Make sure that the custom preset is selected as swashplate mixing type (dialog's header shows "Active") if you want to see any changes reflected on your model in real-time. 
[[File:mb_swash.png|200px|thumb|none]]
 
'''Regular Swashplate and Phasing'''
If you are having a scale heli and need phasing for your rotor head you can normally start using a preset swash mixing type from the "Basic Settings" in the upper section:
* Mechanical
* 90°
* 120°
* 140°
* 140° (1=1)
Then only rotate the swash phasing as necessary. Note these presets have nothing to do with the predefined presets of the Swashplate mixing setup menu point. These are only presets for creating your custom swash mixing more easily as you don't have to enter angles and distances separately as it can by done in the section below! Also when rotating the swashphasing by the rotation box in reality this will change the swash angles as you can see in the fields below. So in fact there is no difference between the Basic Settings and the Expert Settings, both will change the same values. It's just a different style of setup. 
 
'''Expert Swashplate Settings'''
If the presets do not cover what you are looking for you can freely define your swashplate geometry using the "Expert Settings". 
 
'''How to setup swash phasing'''
As this is asked very often we will give a brief explanation here what you are intended to do when setting up of swash phasing is necessary for your scale helicopter. Please note that for setup you have to make sure that your helicopter control is basically working already, i.e. make sure that servo directions have been setup correctly at Setup menu point '''I''' and that you stick control on the radio are moving the swashplate into correct directions (forwards, backwards, left and right). For this you may choose one of the predefined Swashplate mixing types at Setup menu point H before which matches your swashplate mixing type best. Also you may go through Setup menu completely and also adjust the rest of the menu points but note that Setup menu points '''J''', '''K''' and '''L''' will have to be readjusted after setting the swashplate phasing! 
 
:1. Activate the custom preset as your Swashplate mixing type at Setup menu point '''H'''
:2. Choose the type of swashplate mixing that is required for your helicopter either by selecting a preset under "Basic Setting" or by entering the angles and bolt distances manually under "Expert Setting".
:3. Align one of the rotorblades in parallel to the helicopters tail boom. Preferably set your thrust stick to 0 degrees of collective pitch
:4. Now when giving elevator stick input the specific rotorblade mustn't change its pitch. It is only allowed to change pitch when giving aileron input.
:5. Adjust the swash phasing until '''4.''' is fulfilled.
:6. Make sure that you have turned the phasing into the correct direction: If you give right aileron input the rotorblade must change pitch so that the heli will roll to the right. When aligning one of the rotorblades perpendicular to the tail boom this rotorblade must produce a tilt forwards when pushing the elevator stick forwards. If the phasing is inverted by 180° degrees the rotorblades will not steer the heli in the correct direction! in this case repeat '''5.'''
 

=Parameter Overview=
The layout of the Parameter Overview tab is based on the Parameter menu structure of MICROBEAST PLUS and looks quite similar to the Quick Reference Card which you did get with your device. This makes it easy to check and modify the flight parameters. 
[[File:mb_param_overview.png|200px|thumb|none]] 
For a detailed explanation of the parameter adjustment please consult the MICROBEAST PLUS instruction manual that matches the firmware version of your device. If you hover with the mouse cursor over the name of a parameter you will get a brief information what this parameter does. Also you can see which numbers are hidden behind specific designations like "sport", "normal", "high", ... when you keep the mouse cursor over these parameter points for a short moment. So you can find out with which value you should start when you want to create a custom preset. 
 

== Custom preset ==
Besides of the predefined presets MICROBEAST PLUS allows to create a custom preset which you can choose instead of the predefined parameter presets, i.e. if you need to set a value which is not offered by the existing presets. Please note that it is not sufficient to adjust the preset value! You also must choose the custom preset in the menu structure so MICROBEAST PLUS will use this value instead of one of the predefined presets. This might sound complicated first but note that this allows to easily switch back to one of the predefined presets on the flying field in case you find out the custom preset is not working well for you. 
 
To edit the custom presets for Control style or Torque precompensation please click on the "Custom" link at these menu points. Then an additional window will open where you can specifically adjust all values necessary for defining the custom preset. 
 

=Custom Torque precompensation=
Setup your custom Revomix here. 
Make sure that the dialog's header shows "Active", to enable the custom setup and to see any changes reflected on your model in real-time. 
[[File:mb_revomix.png|200px|thumb|none]]
 
 
The parameter "Asymmetry" intensifies the tail gain into torque direction. This can be used if the tail gyro system reacts differently depending on the direction the rudder is moved, i.e. when the tail does stop properly from rotation into a specific direction. Note the parameter "Direction" determines in which direction the tail gain will be intensified.
 
 

=Backup/Restore= 
From time to time, it might be a good idea to save all the settings you made by clicking the "Create New RestorePoint..." button. 
You can revert your device to a former state by double-clicking on the entry in the list. Please don't forget to power-cycle your device after performing a complete restore! 
[[File:mb_backup_restore.png|200px|thumb|none]]
 
Check out the other options by right-clicking on an entry in the list. 
[[File:Mb_bnr_popup.png|200px|thumb|none]]
 
For StudioX 1.0x MICROBEAST Plugin these are:
* "Create new RestorePoint" creates a new RestorePoint
* Use "Set Comment..." edit the comment for the selected RestorePoint
* "Restore device from here" this will load all settings from the RestorePoint to your device (you can also simply double-click the RestorePoint)
* "Delete this RestorePoint" will remove the RestorePoint from registry
* "Export this RestorePoint to file..." can be used to save the restore point to some place on your hard disk for later reference or to give it away
 
For StudioX 2.0x MICROBEAST Plugin these are:
* "Export this RestorePoint to file..." can be used to save the restore point to some place on your hard disk for later reference or to give it away
* "Delete this RestorePoint" will remove the RestorePoint from registry
* To edit the comment for a restore point simply click the comment field on the most right side.
 

=Update Firmware= 
If a firmware update for your device is available, you can easily retrieve it using the supplied linkt to the "MICROBEAST Webupdate" page. 
Your device's serial number is provided automatically, just fill in a valid E-Mail address where you want the update file to be delivered to. 
Store this file on your computer and update your device using the "Update from file..." button.
 
 
=Advanced plugin configuration=
From StudioX's main menu, open "Edit" then "Configure Plugins..." to show the Plugin Configuration dialog. 
Select "Microbeast" from the list and you should see the following: 
[[File:Mb_config_dlg.png|200px|thumb|none]]

==Serial Port Control== 
By default, the Microbeast Plugin will continuously try to query all serial interfaces (the USB2SYS/SPMA3030-Interface is a serial interface) to check if a MICROBEAST is connected there. 
Sometimes it is useful to limit the ports, the Microbeast Plugin is trying to query. Therefore you can choose from one of the following options:
* Use all ports, except those selected
* Only use selected ports
Use the entries in the list below to refine your selection. 
The Microbeast Plugin will only try to query ports which match the selected rule.

==Device Discovery== 
This specifies the interval, the Microbeast Plugin will use to try identifying newly connected devices. 
'this should not be modified if the mechanism is working properly.


 

=Saving changes manually/automatically= 
[[File:mb_save_changes.png|500px|thumb|none]] 
If you change a value, then these changes are not stored directly. 
If you stick to NOT "Save changes manually", changed values are collected and stored automatically after a timeout, when no more values are changed. 
If you decide to "Save changes manually", changed values are collected. You can control the moment when to store the values, by pressing the "save now" button, or rolling back using the "undo" button. 
 
As long as changes haven't been committed:
* the actual values are highlighted in light-blue, showing the actual state of the value
* a message in the Save changes section shows "Unsaved Settings" and the count of changed values
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