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Importing a new version from external source
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.
The tool "BEASTX Updater Classic" can be used if you encounter problems with the StudioX application and want to check if your device can be recognized at all. Also you can use it to do a firmware update with a provided update file from the BEASTX service team if necessary. You can find the BEASTX Updater Classic here:<br />
[[File:Updater classic link.jpg|200px|thumb|none]]
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[http://studiox.beastx.com/download/misc/BXUpdaterClassic.zip Updater Classic for Windows]<br />
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[http://studiox.beastx.com/download/misc/BXUpdaterClassic.pkg Updater Classic for macOS]<br />
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'''If not already done make sure that the driver files for your USB2SYS interface have been installed and install the files if necessary.''' For further information see this page: [[USB2SYS/SPMA3030 driver installation]].<br />
'''On Windows computers make sure that the driver files for your USB2SYS interface have been installed or install the files if necessary.''' For further information see this page: [[USB2SYS/SPMA3030 driver installation]].<br />
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'''1. Connecting to the BEASTX device'''
'''1. Connecting to the BEASTX device'''
The MICROBEAST will not be powered from the USB2SYS-Interface! So the unit must be supplied with power from a different source
The BEASTX device will not be powered from the USB2SYS-Interface! So the unit 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!).
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.<br />
The cable from the interface goes into the '''[SYS]''' port of the device. Watch out for correct polarity on both devices.<br />
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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 to which the USB2SYS-Interface has been assigned by windows is known, you can directly choose it from the list of available interfaces. On macOS/Linux usually the port is called "cu.SLAB_USBtoUART" or "tty.SLAB_USBtoUART" (you can use either of them):
[[File:Step 5_1.png|200px|thumb|none]]
[[File:Step 5_1.png|200px|thumb|none]]
After you selected a COM-Port the BEASTX Updater Classic will automatically try to identify the unit connected to it.
After you selected a COM-Port the BEASTX Updater Classic 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.
If the MICROBEAST PLUS/AR7210BX/nanoBEAST was not connected at this moment you can manually force a new detection by pressing the "Refresh" button.
If the correct COM-Port was chosen (red), and the device is connected to the USB2SYS-Interface, some information (green) about it will be shown in the "BEASTX Device" section:
If the correct COM-Port was chosen (red), and the device is connected to the USB2SYS-Interface, some information (green) about it 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.
* 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 AR7200BX units.
* Application-Version is the actually installed firmware of the device (in this case 1.0.0).
* Application-Version is the actually installed firmware of the device (in this case 1.0.0).
* Data-Version is the format that is used to store settings on the MICROBEAST.
* Data-Version is the format that is used to store settings on the MICROBEAST.
'''3. Select Update-File'''
'''3. 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 [[Update_request|here]]).
If the device was successfully identified you can go on with selecting an Update-File:
"Open File…" button opens a dialog where you can choose the Update-File.
"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.
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.
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:
Application-Version, Data-Version and Target-Hardware will be shown if the file was loaded successfully:
After your confirmation with "Ok" BEASTX Updater Classic will detect the version information of the connected MICROBEAST again.
After your confirmation with "Ok" BEASTX Updater Classic will detect the version information of the connected the device again.
[[File:Step 8_4.png|200px|thumb|none]]
[[File:Step 8_4.png|200px|thumb|none]]
You can refresh this information using the "Refresh" button.
You can refresh this information using the "Refresh" button.
Your MICROBEAST is now updated to the latest firmware.
Your device is now updated to the latest firmware.