Translations:BEASTX Devices/2/en
Microbeast PLUS and Microbeast PLUS HD
MICROBEAST PLUS is the successor of MICROBEAST. It features latest sensor technology and the weight has been reduced in comparance to MICROBEAST.
MICROBEAST PLUS HD is the "heavy duty" variant of MICROBEAST PLUS. It additionally has a high power input to satisfy the demands of today's high power servos and to ensure a stable power supply especially in RC helicopters from 600 size and larger.
The MICROBEAST PLUS devices are offered with different software that may include optional feature sets. At the moment there are offered three versions: the basic version, one with RPM Governor and the full featured Pro-Edition with RPM-Governor and AttitudeControl. You can upgrade units with lower feature levels at any time. As higher feature levels enhance the functionality of MICROBEAST PLUS, we will charge some fee for these. Despite of the additional features there is no functional difference to the basic firmware. So if you don't need the additional features there is no must to buy them. Also you can upgrade step-wise, i.e. if you have already bought the Governor Edition you can upgrade to Pro-Edition at reduced price.
Firmware sets
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Basic | Governor | ProEdition |
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| Software version | V3 | V4 | V4 |
| RPM Governor (Electro & Nitro) | 
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| Upgrade Price | - | 19,- € | 99,- € |
You can buy upgrades and request updates for your MICROBEAST PLUS by using the update functionality of StudioX. For more information have a look here. Current firmware versions available:
4.0.0
- The RPM Governor can be used for electric and glow helicopters. It has built in soft start and autorotation bail out function. The control it quite similar to electric speed controllers with governor function, so you simply set your throttle curves as switches for "motor off", "headspeed 1", "headspeed 2" and "autorotation bailout". Adjusting complex throttle curves is not necessary anymore and the helicopter will maintain the specified rotor head speed over the whole flight. Optional the nitro governor can be also used in classic style with throttle curves and a separate switch for governor/rpm control.
- AttitudeControl overs different modes of self leveling. These are "Bailout rescue mode", "3D-Mode" and "Flight trainer mode" with angular limitation. Basically when you activate the AttitudeControl it will turn your helicopter back to level position when you release the sticks. Some modes additionaly apply collective pitch input and lock your thrust stick in the ground direction. So the unit will turn your helicopter and keep it leveled in hovering flight regardless of how the pilot moves the stick.
3.2.0
- supports new SRXL receiver types: Spektrum SRXL and Multiplex SRXL V2
- added rudder servo sub trim feature
- changed Status LED colors at Setup menu point M (Sensor directions) to be similar to MICROBEAST version 3.0.12
- safety feature for Receiver setup menu: to change/setup receiver type and channel assignment you must go through the complete menu otherwise nothing will change
3.1.3
- Bugfix: receiver channel initialisation could cause unit to start without stick control