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=Overview= | =Overview= <!--T:16--> | ||
The StudioX Microbeast Plugin can handle every MICROBEAST firmware.<br /> | The StudioX Microbeast Plugin can handle every MICROBEAST firmware.<br /> | ||
Functionality might be limited to just updating your device if the firmware version is below 3.0.0. | Functionality might be limited to just updating your device if the firmware version is below 3.0.0. | ||
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=Device Information= | =Device Information= | ||
This section shows you information about your | This section shows you information about your MICROBEAST, including | ||
* Firmware Update availability | * Firmware Update availability | ||
* Firmware version | * Firmware version | ||
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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.<br /> | 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.<br /> | ||
You can view and save the latest manual valid for this device from the section below.<br /> | |||
If you have any comments that you would like to store together with your device, you can note them in the comment section. | |||
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=Setup Overview= | =Setup Overview= <!--T:17--> | ||
The Setup Overview tab is based on the programming card you should already know. This makes it easy to check and modify most parts of the setup.<br /> | The Setup Overview tab is based on the programming card you should already know. This makes it easy to check and modify most parts of the setup.<br /> | ||
[[File:mb_setup_overview.png|200px|thumb|none]]<br /> | [[File:mb_setup_overview.png|200px|thumb|none]]<br /> | ||
It is not possible to adjust the part of the setup, where a feedback from your heli is required, like "Tail rotor - end points" or "Swashplate - cyclic pitch geometry".<br /> | It is not possible to adjust the part of the setup, where a feedback from your heli is required, like "Tail rotor - end points" or "Swashplate - cyclic pitch geometry".<br /> | ||
For a detailed explanation of the setup, please consult the | For a detailed explanation of the setup, please consult the MICROBEAST Manual. | ||
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=Parameter Overview= | =Parameter Overview= <!--T:19--> | ||
The Parameter Overview tab is based on the programming card you should already know.<br /> | The Parameter Overview tab is based on the programming card you should already know.<br /> | ||
[[File:mb_param_overview.png|200px|thumb|none]]<br /> | [[File:mb_param_overview.png|200px|thumb|none]]<br /> | ||
For a detailed explanation of the parameters, please consult the | For a detailed explanation of the parameters, please consult the MICROBEAST Manual. | ||
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=Custom Swashplate Mixer= | =Custom Swashplate Mixer= <!--T:21--> | ||
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 /> | ||
Make sure that the dialog's header shows "Active", if you want to see any changes reflected on your model in real-time.<br /> | Make sure that the dialog's header shows "Active", if you want to see any changes reflected on your model in real-time.<br /> | ||
[[File:mb_swash.png|200px|thumb|none]] | [[File:mb_swash.png|200px|thumb|none]] | ||
==Regular Swashplate and Phasing== | ==Regular Swashplate and Phasing== <!--T:22--> | ||
If you are having a scale heli and need phasing for your rotor head, you can normally start using a preset from the "Basic Settings": | If you are having a scale heli and need phasing for your rotor head, you can normally start using a preset from the "Basic Settings": | ||
* Mechanical | * Mechanical | ||
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and set your desired phasing angle. | and set your desired phasing angle. | ||
==Expert Swashplate Settings== | ==Expert Swashplate Settings== <!--T:23--> | ||
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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=Custom Revomix= | =Custom Revomix= <!--T:25--> | ||
Setup your custom Revomix here.<br /> | Setup your custom Revomix here.<br /> | ||
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.<br /> | 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.<br /> | ||
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=Backup/Restore= | =Backup/Restore= <!--T:33--> | ||
From time to time, it might be a good idea to save all the settings you made by clicking the "Create New RestorePoint..." button.<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.<br /> | ||
You can revert your device to a | 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!<br /> | ||
[[File:mb_backup_restore.png|200px|thumb|none]] | [[File:mb_backup_restore.png|200px|thumb|none]] | ||
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Check out the other options by right-clicking on an entry in the list.<br /> | |||
[[File:Mb_bnr_popup.png|200px|thumb|none]] | [[File:Mb_bnr_popup.png|200px|thumb|none]] | ||
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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 | |||
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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. | |||
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=Update Firmware= | =Update Firmware= <!--T:28--> | ||
If a firmware update for your device is available, you can easily retrieve it using the supplied linkt to the " | If a firmware update for your device is available, you can easily retrieve it using the supplied linkt to the "MICROBEAST Webupdate" page.<br /> | ||
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.<br /> | 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.<br /> | ||
Store this file on your computer and update your device using the "Update from file..." button. | Store this file on your computer and update your device using the "Update from file..." button. | ||
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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== <!--T:29--> | ||
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 | 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.<br /> | ||
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: | 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 | * Use all ports, except those selected | ||
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The Microbeast Plugin will only try to query ports which match the selected rule. | The Microbeast Plugin will only try to query ports which match the selected rule. | ||
==Device Discovery== | ==Device Discovery== <!--T:30--> | ||
This specifies the interval, the Microbeast Plugin will use to try identifying newly connected devices.<br /> | This specifies the interval, the Microbeast Plugin will use to try identifying newly connected devices.<br /> | ||
'this should not be modified if the mechanism is working properly. | 'this should not be modified if the mechanism is working properly. | ||
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=Saving changes manually/automatically= | =Saving changes manually/automatically= <!--T:32--> | ||
[[File:mb_save_changes.png|500px|thumb|none]]<br /> | [[File:mb_save_changes.png|500px|thumb|none]]<br /> | ||
If you change a value, then these changes are not stored directly.<br /> | If you change a value, then these changes are not stored directly.<br /> | ||