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MICROBEAST PLUS can work with a lot of different receiver types and radio brands and especially with different types of radio signal protocols. Depending on which signal protocol and receiver you intend to use the wiring layout may vary. In the following you can see all supported protocols and specific wiring schemes for each receiver type. '''Ensure a tight fit of the connectors.''' The pin board of MICROBEAST PLUS is designed so that the plugs firmly clamp each other when they are fully inserted. Anyhow, especially when using a receiver with single wire output it is possible that connectors are plugged in with no adjacent neighbors. Such plugs should additionally be secured against loosening.<br />
MICROBEAST PLUS can work with a lot of different receiver types and radio brands, especially with different types of radio signal protocols. Depending on which signal protocol and receiver you intend to use, the wiring layout may vary. In the following you can see all supported protocols and specific wiring schemes for each receiver type.<br />
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[[File:Warning.png|18px|sub]] '''Ensure a tight fit of the connectors.''' The pin board of MICROBEAST PLUS is designed so that the plugs firmly clamp each other when they are fully inserted. Anyhow, especially when using a receiver with single wire output it is possible that connectors are plugged in with no adjacent neighbors. Such plugs should additionally be secured against loosening.<br />
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=Standard receiver=
=Standard receiver=
A conventional receiver with multiple servo output connectors is what we consider a "Standard receiver". Here you connect each servo output to one specific control function at the MICROBEAST PLUS using one connection wire for each function. You have these 5 input functions (wires): Aileron, Elevator, Rudder, Collective pitch and gyro gain. Simply connect each wire to the corresponding channel output port at the receiver which you like to use for the specific function. If you don't know which stick controls which channel have a look at your radio's servo monitor, refer to your radios instruction manual or simply connect a servo to each channel testwise!<br />
A receiver with multiple servo output connectors is what we consider a "Standard receiver". Here you connect each servo output to one control function of MICROBEAST PLUS by using one wire for each function. The 5 control functions (wires) are: Aileron, Elevator, Rudder, Collective pitch and Gyro gain. If you don't know which stick controls which channel have a look at your radio's servo monitor, refer to your radios instruction manual or simply connect a servo to test what each output is used for!<br />
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Here we show connection layouts for two common radio brands. Note that this is only exemplary, the channel output of your transmitter can by different even when using a radio of this brand. And you can use any other radio system on the market together with MICROBEAST PLUS when using the servo output channels of the receiver, not only these two brands!
Here we show connection layouts for two common radio brands. Note that this is only exemplary, you can use any radio system on the market, not only these two brands! Anyhow, make sure that you connect the wires to the correct functions as mentioned above.
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* The wires for rudder, pitch and gyro are signal wires. They must be placed on the same receiver side as the the both orange wires from aileron and elevator!
* The wires for rudder, pitch and gyro are all signal wires. Although some have different color, they must be placed on the same receiver side as the the orange wires from aileron and elevator!
* You must connect all 5 functions/wires to the receiver. When you do not connect all wires the system will not finish initialization sequence!
* You must connect all 5 functions/wires to the receiver. When you don't connect all wires, the system will not finish initialization sequence!
* The throttle servo/speed controller is connected to the receiver's throttle output. Using the Governor function of MICROBEAST PLUS therefore is not possible in combination with a Standard receiver.}}<br />
* The throttle servo/speed controller is connected to the receiver's throttle output. So using the headspeed '''governor function''' of MICROBEAST PLUS is '''not possible''' in combination with a Standard receiver!}}<br />
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=Receivers with single wire output (single-line receivers)=
=Receivers with single wire output=
With a single-line receiver all channels (control functions) are transmitted by one single connection wire to MICROBEAST PLUS. This is done by packing all channel output data to a data paket or by chaining the servo signals to one output port. At the moment MICROBEAST PLUS supports the following systems: Multiplex® SRLX, Spektrum® SRXL, Futaba® SBus, JR® X-Bus(B), Jeti® UDI, Jeti® EXBus, ALIGN® iBus, FlySky® iBus, Graupner HOTT® SUMD, SPPM<br />
A single-line receiver transmits all control functions over one single connection wire to MICROBEAST PLUS. This is done by packing all channel outputs into a digital data paket or by chaining the signals onto one line.<br />
 
MICROBEAST PLUS supports the following systems '''with telemetry uplink''':
{{QUOTE|There are single-line receivers available that supply additional single channel connectors/servo outputs. In combination with MICROBEAST PLUS you only have to treat such receivers as single-line receivers if you really use the single-line function. If you connect the receiver by using the standard 5-plug layout, such receiver has to be considered as Standard receiver in the following and as shown above.}}<br />
* Spektrum® SRXL2
* JETI® EXBUS
* GRAUPNER® HOTT
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MICROBEAST PLUS supports the following systems '''without telemetry''':
* Spektrum® DSMX/DSM2 remote receivers and receivers with SRXL output
* Futaba® SBUS (1 & 2)
* Multiplex® SRXL
* JR® X-Bus (Mode B)
* Jeti® UDI
* ALIGN® and FlySky® iBus
* any SPPM (serial ppm) receiver .<br />
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== Single wire without telemetry ==
* The single-line connection wire is plugged into the [DI1] input of MICROBEAST PLUS
* The single-line connection wire is plugged into the [DI1] input of MICROBEAST PLUS
* The throttle servo or ESC is connected to the [CH5] output. When using a speed controller with BEC, from here the power will be distributed to receiver and servos.
* The throttle servo or ESC is connected to the [CH5] output. When using a speed controller with BEC, from here the power will be distributed to receiver and servos.
* Alternatively or additionally you can connect a power supply/second BEC wire/buffering battery to the [SYS] port and to the receiver (in case this has additional servo or battery ports).
* You can connect a power supply (second BEC wire, battery) to the [SYS] port and/or to the receiver (in case this has additional servo or battery ports). All servo ports will form a parallel power circuit (except the port [RUD|PIT|AUX]; please do not connect anything here!).<br />
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'''When using a big heli with standard size servos it may be insufficient to only provide power at the [SYS] port or receiver.''' Note when only connecting power at the receiver, all the current has to flow over one thin wire to the servos! If there are no other ports left to (additionally) feed in power, we highly recommend using the MICROBEAST PLUS HD which has an additional high power input to reduce wiring resistance and to serve todays demands for a robust servo power supply.<br />
[[File:Warning.png|18px|sub]] '''When using a big heli with standard size servos it may be insufficient to only provide power at the [SYS] port or receiver.''' Adding additional power wires is highly recommended! If there are no other ports left to additionally feed in power, we recommend using the MICROBEAST PLUS HD which comes witch an additional high power input. This reduces wiring resistance and serves todays demands for a robust servo power supply.<br />
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=Spektrum® DSM/JR® DMSS remote satellite=
'''Remote receivers''' (Spektrum® DSMX/DSM2, JR® DMSS, ALIGN® iBus) can be directly connected to the white pin board at the side of MICROBEAST ULTRA. Here the receiver will be powered with a stabilized voltage of 3.3 Volts! Voltage is the first pin from the front/right, Minus is the second pin from the right, Signal is connected at the third pin from the right.<br />
A special type of single-line receiver is the remote satellite. These receivers are usually used as additional receiving unit in combination with a (bigger) main receiver to provide a more robust and fail safe radio system. But also you can directly connect one of such receivers to MICROBEAST PLUS to achieve a small and light weight radio system to be used in small sized rc models. MICROBEAST PLUS supports the following systems: Spektrum® DSM2, Spektrum® DSMX, JR® DMSS. The remote receiver can be directly connected to the small sized white pin board at the side which will provide a stabilized voltage of 3.3 Volts which is necessary to power these receivers. Alternatively if you have the optional available Spektrum® satellite adapter (Order Nr. BXA76009) also you can connect the receiver at the front to the [DI1] port, just like any other single-wire receiver, so you can keep the pin board free for connecting a sensor.<br />
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'''Please note:''' MICROBEAST PLUS does not support connecting more than one remote satellite at a time!<br />
'''Please note:''' MICROBEAST PLUS doesn't support connecting more than one remote satellite at a time!<br />
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When using a speed controller with BEC, the power will be distributed from [CH5] input to receiver and servos. Alternatively or additionally you can connect a power supply/second BEC wire/buffering battery to the [SYS] port.<br />
{{WARNING_QUOTE|'''Using a remote satellite is only recommended for small rc models (helicopters of 450 size or smaller).''' Due to the design, one single receiving unit is more prone to radio interference and can result in reduced transmission range!}}<br />
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{{WARNING_QUOTE|'''Using a remote satellite is only recommended for small rc modells like helicopters of 450 size or smaller.''' Due to the design one single receiving unit is more prone to radio interference and can result in reduced transmission range.}}<br />
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=Spektrum® SRXL2 receiver=
== Single wire with telemetry ==
Spektrum SRXL2 receivers are available in different forms. There exist receivers with standard servo connectors as well as remote satellites with a special 4-wire connector. The output signal of any of those receiver must be connected to the pin board at the side of MICROBEAST PLUS.<br /> '''Please note:''' MICROBEAST PLUS does not support connecting more than one SRXL2 receiver at a time!<br />
Receivers with bidirectional telemetry uplink (Spektrum® SRXL2 & Jeti® EXBUS) must be connected to the pin board at the side of MICROBEAST PLUS. To connect a receiver with standard servo connectors, i.e. the SPEKTRUM® '''AR6610T''', '''AR8020T''' or JETI EXBUS receivers, you need an adapter from servo plug to JST-ZH type. We offer a special adapter if needed - Order nr. BXA76403. Voltage is the first pin from the left, Signal is connected at the third pin from the left. Minus is the second pin from the front/right.<br />
* When '''telemetry is not in use''', the throttle servo or ESC is connected to the '''[AIL|CH5]''' port.
* When using a telemetry receiver and an '''ESC with telemetry''' data connector, the ESC is connected to '''[ELE|DI1]'''. The data signal of the ESC is connected to '''[AIL|CH5]'''. (You will get further information about connecting the speed controller and setting up telemetry on the next page!)
* You can connect a power supply (second BEC wire, battery) to the [SYS] port and/or to the receiver (in case this has additional servo or battery ports). All servo ports will form a parallel power circuit (except the port [RUD|PIT|AUX]; please do not connect anything here!).<br />
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When using a speed controller with BEC, the power will be distributed from [CH5] input of MICROBEAST PLUS to the receiver. Alternatively or additionally you can connect a power supply/second BEC wire/buffering battery to the [SYS] port. It is not recommended to connect power to the receiver directly!<br />
[[File:Warning.png|18px|sub]] '''When using a big heli with standard size servos it may be insufficient to only provide power at the [SYS] port or receiver.''' Adding additional power wires is highly recommended! If there are no other ports left to additionally feed in power, we recommend using the MICROBEAST PLUS HD which comes witch an additional high power input. This reduces wiring resistance and serves todays demands for a robust servo power supply.<br />
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In order to connect a receiver with standard servo connectors, i.e. the AR6610T, you need the SRXL2 receiver adapter. Also you may use the governor sensor adapter BXA76401 but this requires to modify the wiring layout as shown below!<br />
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In order to connect a SRXL2 remote satellite like '''SPM4650 it is necessary to interchange the plus and minus wires (usually black&orange) of the 4-wire receiver connector'''. In this configuration you can directly plug in the receiver without the need for an extra adapter.<br />
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To connect a '''SRXL2 remote receiver''' like '''SPM4650/SPM4651T''' it is necessary to '''INTERCHANGE THE WIRES of the supplied 4-pin receiver connector'''. In this configuration you can directly plug in the receiver without the need for an extra adapter. But be very careful! Make sure plus and minus are placed properly! The signal wire is connected at the fourth pin from the front/right, minus ist second pin from the front/right, voltage (+3.3V) is the first pin from the front/right. On satellite side the signal output is on the outer side, the pin next to it is not used, then we have voltage and on the inner side comes minus.<br />
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{{WARNING_QUOTE|'''Never connect the 4-pin receiver connector to MICROBEAST ULTRA without modification and in wrong polarity! This will damage your receiver immediately!''' Check polarity at least twice before connecting the receiver to MICROBEAST PLUS. It is up to you to make sure polarity is correct. We do not assume any liability in case you do it wrong.}}<br />
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{{WARNING_QUOTE|'''Never connect the 4-wire receiver connector to MICROBEAST PLUS in wrong polarity! This will damage your receiver immediately!''' Check polarity at least twice before connecting the receiver to MICROBEAST PLUS. It is up to you to make sure polarity is correct. We do not assume any liability in case you do it wrong.}}<br />
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Latest revision as of 10:38, 23 February 2023

MICROBEAST PLUS V5

1. Introduction

2. Safety notes

3. Box content and accessories

4. Hardware installation

5. Receiver connection

6. Radio system

7. Receiver Menu
Receiver type
Function assignment
Telemetry input
Throttle failsafe
8. Basic setup
Device orientation
Swashplate servos
Rudder pulse width
Rudder frequency
Rudder control
Swash mixing
Servo directions
Cyclic directions
Servo trim
Cyclic throw
Collective pitch
Servo limit
9. Headspeed Governor
Activating the governor
Sensor test mode
Throttle low position
Throttle high position
Transmitter setup
Signal divider
Main gear ratio
10. Parameters
Trimming
Control style
Special parameters
11. Special features
AttitudeControl (Self leveling)


Bank Switching
Tail motor

12. Factory reset

13. Version information

15. Firmware update

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MICROBEAST PLUS can work with a lot of different receiver types and radio brands, especially with different types of radio signal protocols. Depending on which signal protocol and receiver you intend to use, the wiring layout may vary. In the following you can see all supported protocols and specific wiring schemes for each receiver type.

Ensure a tight fit of the connectors. The pin board of MICROBEAST PLUS is designed so that the plugs firmly clamp each other when they are fully inserted. Anyhow, especially when using a receiver with single wire output it is possible that connectors are plugged in with no adjacent neighbors. Such plugs should additionally be secured against loosening.


Standard receiver

A receiver with multiple servo output connectors is what we consider a "Standard receiver". Here you connect each servo output to one control function of MICROBEAST PLUS by using one wire for each function. The 5 control functions (wires) are: Aileron, Elevator, Rudder, Collective pitch and Gyro gain. If you don't know which stick controls which channel have a look at your radio's servo monitor, refer to your radios instruction manual or simply connect a servo to test what each output is used for!


Here we show connection layouts for two common radio brands. Note that this is only exemplary, you can use any radio system on the market, not only these two brands! Anyhow, make sure that you connect the wires to the correct functions as mentioned above.


  • The wires for rudder, pitch and gyro are all signal wires. Although some have different color, they must be placed on the same receiver side as the the orange wires from aileron and elevator!
  • You must connect all 5 functions/wires to the receiver. When you don't connect all wires, the system will not finish initialization sequence!
  • The throttle servo/speed controller is connected to the receiver's throttle output. So using the headspeed governor function of MICROBEAST PLUS is not possible in combination with a Standard receiver!




Receivers with single wire output

A single-line receiver transmits all control functions over one single connection wire to MICROBEAST PLUS. This is done by packing all channel outputs into a digital data paket or by chaining the signals onto one line.
MICROBEAST PLUS supports the following systems with telemetry uplink:

  • Spektrum® SRXL2
  • JETI® EXBUS
  • GRAUPNER® HOTT


MICROBEAST PLUS supports the following systems without telemetry:

  • Spektrum® DSMX/DSM2 remote receivers and receivers with SRXL output
  • Futaba® SBUS (1 & 2)
  • Multiplex® SRXL
  • JR® X-Bus (Mode B)
  • Jeti® UDI
  • ALIGN® and FlySky® iBus
  • any SPPM (serial ppm) receiver .


Single wire without telemetry

  • The single-line connection wire is plugged into the [DI1] input of MICROBEAST PLUS
  • The throttle servo or ESC is connected to the [CH5] output. When using a speed controller with BEC, from here the power will be distributed to receiver and servos.
  • You can connect a power supply (second BEC wire, battery) to the [SYS] port and/or to the receiver (in case this has additional servo or battery ports). All servo ports will form a parallel power circuit (except the port [RUD|PIT|AUX]; please do not connect anything here!).


Single-line receiver
with additional servo output channels


When using a big heli with standard size servos it may be insufficient to only provide power at the [SYS] port or receiver. Adding additional power wires is highly recommended! If there are no other ports left to additionally feed in power, we recommend using the MICROBEAST PLUS HD which comes witch an additional high power input. This reduces wiring resistance and serves todays demands for a robust servo power supply.


Remote receivers (Spektrum® DSMX/DSM2, JR® DMSS, ALIGN® iBus) can be directly connected to the white pin board at the side of MICROBEAST ULTRA. Here the receiver will be powered with a stabilized voltage of 3.3 Volts! Voltage is the first pin from the front/right, Minus is the second pin from the right, Signal is connected at the third pin from the right.

Please note: MICROBEAST PLUS doesn't support connecting more than one remote satellite at a time!

JR®/Spektrum® remote satellite connected at side pin board JR®/Spektrum® remote satellite connection with power adapter


Using a remote satellite is only recommended for small rc models (helicopters of 450 size or smaller). Due to the design, one single receiving unit is more prone to radio interference and can result in reduced transmission range!




Single wire with telemetry

Receivers with bidirectional telemetry uplink (Spektrum® SRXL2 & Jeti® EXBUS) must be connected to the pin board at the side of MICROBEAST PLUS. To connect a receiver with standard servo connectors, i.e. the SPEKTRUM® AR6610T, AR8020T or JETI EXBUS receivers, you need an adapter from servo plug to JST-ZH type. We offer a special adapter if needed - Order nr. BXA76403. Voltage is the first pin from the left, Signal is connected at the third pin from the left. Minus is the second pin from the front/right.

  • When telemetry is not in use, the throttle servo or ESC is connected to the [AIL|CH5] port.
  • When using a telemetry receiver and an ESC with telemetry data connector, the ESC is connected to [ELE|DI1]. The data signal of the ESC is connected to [AIL|CH5]. (You will get further information about connecting the speed controller and setting up telemetry on the next page!)
  • You can connect a power supply (second BEC wire, battery) to the [SYS] port and/or to the receiver (in case this has additional servo or battery ports). All servo ports will form a parallel power circuit (except the port [RUD|PIT|AUX]; please do not connect anything here!).


When using a big heli with standard size servos it may be insufficient to only provide power at the [SYS] port or receiver. Adding additional power wires is highly recommended! If there are no other ports left to additionally feed in power, we recommend using the MICROBEAST PLUS HD which comes witch an additional high power input. This reduces wiring resistance and serves todays demands for a robust servo power supply.

SRXL2 receiver with standard servo connector and adapter



To connect a SRXL2 remote receiver like SPM4650/SPM4651T it is necessary to INTERCHANGE THE WIRES of the supplied 4-pin receiver connector. In this configuration you can directly plug in the receiver without the need for an extra adapter. But be very careful! Make sure plus and minus are placed properly! The signal wire is connected at the fourth pin from the front/right, minus ist second pin from the front/right, voltage (+3.3V) is the first pin from the front/right. On satellite side the signal output is on the outer side, the pin next to it is not used, then we have voltage and on the inner side comes minus.

SRXL2 satellite receiver with modified satellite connector Modified 4-pin SRXL connector

Never connect the 4-pin receiver connector to MICROBEAST ULTRA without modification and in wrong polarity! This will damage your receiver immediately! Check polarity at least twice before connecting the receiver to MICROBEAST PLUS. It is up to you to make sure polarity is correct. We do not assume any liability in case you do it wrong.




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