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'''1. Uninstall existing Software (Windows only)'''
The StudioX software bundle includes the old MICROBEAST update tool which is now called "BEASTX Updater Classic". You can use this tool especially if you encounter problems when using the StudioX application and want to check if your device can be recognized or simply if you want to do a quick firmware update to one of your units or just because you did like to use this old tool. You can find the BEASTX Updater Classic in the BEASTX programm group in your Windows START menu.
 
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Uninstall any existing BEASTXUpdater/Microsettings installation prior to install the BEASTXSoftware bundle.
 
 
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'''2. Download Update Software and Install'''
 
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Windows (XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1)
    MacOS 10.6.x and later
 


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'''3. Driver installation'''
'''1. Driver installation'''


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Windows:
If not already done make sure that the driver files for your USB2SYS interface have been installed. The driver installation will not be launched automatically during setup.
The driver installation will not be launched automatically during setup.
The installer will be copied and a link to it is added to the BEASTX group in Start-Menu. Do not connect the USB2SYS interface to the computer unless you did not perform the driver installation. After the installation when you connect the interface to the PC, Windows will recognize the device and install it as a new device.
The installer will be copied and a link to it is added to the BEASTX group in Start-Menu. Do not connect the USB2SYS interface to the computer unless you did not perform the driver installation. After the installation when you connect the interface to the PC, Windows will recognize the device and install it as a new device.
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The driver is inside the Disk-Image and must be installed manually.


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'''4. Validate driver installation (Windows only)'''
'''2. Validate driver installation'''


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'''5. Start BEASTXUpdater'''
'''3. Start BEASTXUpdater'''


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'''6. Detect connected BEASTX device'''
'''4. Detect connected BEASTX device'''


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At this moment Hardware-Version 1.1 and 1.2 are existing.
* Hardware-Version 1.1 and 1.2 stand for MICROBEAST units. Hardware-Version 2.x shows that a MICROBEAST PLUS is connected. Hardware Version 8.0 identifies Spektrum AR7xxxBX units.
Application-Version is the actually installed firmware of the MICROBEAST (in this case 1.0.0)
* Application-Version is the actually installed firmware of the MICROBEAST (in this case 1.0.0).
Data-Version is the format of the settings, stored on the MICROBEAST.
* Data-Version is the format of the settings, stored on the MICROBEAST.
Serial-Number is a unique identifier for each MICROBEAST.
* Serial-Number is a unique identifier for each MICROBEAST.




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'''7. Select Update-File'''
'''5. Select Update-File'''


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'''6. Perform Update'''


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Revision as of 20:33, 16 December 2014

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The StudioX software bundle includes the old MICROBEAST update tool which is now called "BEASTX Updater Classic". You can use this tool especially if you encounter problems when using the StudioX application and want to check if your device can be recognized or simply if you want to do a quick firmware update to one of your units or just because you did like to use this old tool. You can find the BEASTX Updater Classic in the BEASTX programm group in your Windows START menu.

1. Driver installation

If not already done make sure that the driver files for your USB2SYS interface have been installed. The driver installation will not be launched automatically during setup. The installer will be copied and a link to it is added to the BEASTX group in Start-Menu. Do not connect the USB2SYS interface to the computer unless you did not perform the driver installation. After the installation when you connect the interface to the PC, Windows will recognize the device and install it as a new device.

2. Validate driver installation

After successful installation of the driver, when the USB2SYS-Interface is connected to the PC, you must be able to find following entry in the Windwos Device Manager:

The name COM3 may be different on your PC. This entry must disappear when you disconnect the USB2SYS-Interface from the PC, and reappear when you connect it again.

To access the device manager under windows 7 type devmgmt.msc in the Startmenu's search bar. Alternatively you can enter the computer properties by pressing and holding the START key on the keyboard and addtionaly pressing the PAUSE key. Then click on device manager in the upper left corner of the appearing window.


3. Start BEASTXUpdater

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

The cable from the interface goes into the Microbeast's [SYS] port. Watch out for correct polarity on both devices.

If the COM-Port, to which the USB2SYS-Interface has been assigned by windows, is known you can directly choose it from the list of available interfaces:



If the COM-Port is not known you can use the "Autodetect…" function:




When the dialog is shown, disconnect the USB2SYS-Interface from the PC (if already connected) and reconnect it again. The Autodetect-function will only work if the driver was installed successfully.

After a successful detection the BEASTXUpdater will tell you which COM-Port was detected:



4. Detect connected BEASTX device

After you selected a COM-Port the BEASTXUpdater will automatically try to identify the unit connected to it.

If the MICROBEAST/Trajectory/AR7200BX was not connected at this moment you can manually force a new detection by pressing the "Refresh" button (or "Connect" when using the MicroSettings Software).

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



  • Hardware-Version 1.1 and 1.2 stand for MICROBEAST units. Hardware-Version 2.x shows that a MICROBEAST PLUS is connected. Hardware Version 8.0 identifies Spektrum AR7xxxBX units.
  • Application-Version is the actually installed firmware of the MICROBEAST (in this case 1.0.0).
  • Data-Version is the format of the settings, stored on the MICROBEAST.
  • Serial-Number is a unique identifier for each MICROBEAST.


5. Select Update-File

If the MICROBEAST was successfully identified you can go on with selecting an Update-File (if you don't have a firmware update file yet, have a look here).

"Open File…" button opens a dialog where you can choose the Update-File.


Or you can just drag'n'drop an Update-File from the Explorer to the Main window of the BEASTXUpdater.

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

Application-Version, Data-Version and Target-Hardware will be shown if the file was loaded successfully:



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

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


6. Perform Update

If a valid COM-Port is selected an a valid Update-File was loaded, the "Start Update…" button will be enabled:


After pressing the "Start Update…" button, the actual firmware version, and the new target firmware version will be shown:


Press "Yes" to start the update.

After a successful update a message will be displayed:


After your confirmation with "Ok" BEASTXUpdater will detect the version information of the connected MICROBEAST again.


You can refresh this information using the "Refresh" button.

Your MICROBEAST is now updated to the latest firmware.

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