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Line 43: + + − * Watch the running LED lights during the init phase: If the lights A - G light up the sensor's rest positions are beeing calibrated. H - N show determining the RC channels and their center positions. Initially, the chase is from A - N. If a step is done, the light passes only between A - G or H - N. Can one step not be completed, either the unit is not receiving a valid signal or the MB was moved during the process (e.g. due to wind, vibrations, etc..).+ + + + + − * Check whether the receiver sends control signals and that all cables are properly connected to the MICROBEAST. In particular make sure the plugs are inserted with correct polarity and not offset to the pin connectors of the MICROBEAST. − + + + + + + − Line 87:
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Anyhow the color is not a fixed value that is a must to reach. If you get blue you have something similar to 80% usable servo throw. The further you can go the higher the value will be. So everything from blue upwards will give a good resolution and you won't feel any disadvantages. If using good, precise high class servos, strong and with fast speed you even can fly with only red LED without any noticeable difference. Also rotorblades (flybarless blades or not) can make a difference.
Anyhow the color is not a fixed value that is a must to reach. If you get blue you have something similar to 80% usable servo throw. The further you can go the higher the value will be. So everything from blue upwards will give a good resolution and you won't feel any disadvantages. If using good, precise high class servos, strong and with fast speed you even can fly with only red LED without any noticeable difference. Also rotorblades (flybarless blades or not) can make a difference.
On a 250 or 450 size heli you should try to get "dark blue" at exactly 6.0° as here servos normaly are not so precise.
On a 250 or 450 size heli you should try to get "dark blue" at exactly 6.0° as here servos normaly are not so precise.
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==Startup==
==Startup==
===MICROBEAST does not finish initialization. What can I do?===
===MICROBEAST does not finish initialization. What can I do?===
Watch the running LED lights during the init phase: If the lights A - G light up the sensor's rest positions are beeing calibrated, H - N show determining the RC channels and their center positions. Initially the chase is from A - N. If one step is done the indication light for this step will quit running.
When LEDs A - G do not quit running
* The sensors register movement and calibration of rest position can not be finished. Make sure the unit/the helicopter does not get moved e.g. by wind gusts or people leaning on your work bench.
* Only applies to Microbeast with firmware V2.0.0 and up: Is the correct type of receiver selected in the receiver setup menu? See [[Setup receiver type - Microbeast, Trajectory]]
When LEDs H - N do not quit running
* All MICROBEAST/MICROBEAST PLUS: Check whether the receiver sends out control signals and that all cables are properly connected to the MICROBEAST. In particular make sure the plugs are inserted with correct polarity and not offset to the pin connectors of the MICROBEAST.
* MICROBEAST/MICROBEAST PLUS Version 2.0.0 and greater: Is the correct type of receiver selected in the receiver setup menu? See [[Setup receiver type - Microbeast, Trajectory]]
* AR7200BX: Check binding between transmitter and unit.
===The brand new MICROBEAST only shows a red flashing LED or even nothing. What's wrong?===
===The brand new MICROBEAST only shows a red flashing LED or even nothing. What's wrong?===
Check very carefully whether all cables are plugged in correctly and all the plugs are connected properly at the correct position (Beast & receiver!). Especially in the vertical direction, not just 2 pins must sit on the header. Also make sure that the polarity is correct on all connections.
Check very carefully whether all cables are plugged in correctly and all the plugs are connected properly at the correct position (Beast & receiver!). Especially in the vertical direction, not just 2 pins must sit on the header. Also make sure that the polarity is correct on all connections.
==Inflight==
==Inflight==
If parameter B is set to blue and the tail gain is switched to heading lock mode you can see by the status LED at which tail stick position the maximum possible rotation rate on rudder will be reached: At that specific tail stick position it will start to flash. At this point the maximum gyro controlled rotation rate is reached. By increasing the stick throw any more the LED will go off. At this point the rate control is switched off and the tail will spin freely. Here the only limit is the maximum possible tail pitch throw and normaly the tail will spin ultra fast. This can be used for example for performaning tail slides or turns with very fast spinning tail. For normal flying around this is not recommended as you may accidentaly steer into the uncontrolled area and the tail may spin too fast or very uneven.
If parameter B is set to blue and the tail gain is switched to heading lock mode you can see by the status LED at which tail stick position the maximum possible rotation rate on rudder will be reached: At that specific tail stick position it will start to flash. At this point the maximum gyro controlled rotation rate is reached. By increasing the stick throw any more the LED will go off. At this point the rate control is switched off and the tail will spin freely. Here the only limit is the maximum possible tail pitch throw and normaly the tail will spin ultra fast. This can be used for example for performaning tail slides or turns with very fast spinning tail. For normal flying around this is not recommended as you may accidentaly steer into the uncontrolled area and the tail may spin too fast or very uneven.
==Further observations==
==Further observations==