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Please note the RPM Governor function can only be used in combination with a single line (single-wire) receiver. Using a standard receiver is not possible.

'''Please note that you must use a [[Manuals:MB_Plus:Receiver_Installation/en#Single-Line_receivers|single-line receiver]]. The RPM Governor function is not applicable when a [[Manuals:MB_Plus:Receiver_Installation/en#Standard_receivers|conventional (multi-wire) Standard receiver]] is used!'''<br />

===Setup using the CastleLink Software===

===Setup using the CastleLink Software===

The RPM Governor function of MICROBEAST PLUS firmware version 4.0.0 does work very well with Castle Creations ESCs. The Castle Creations Phoenix EDGE series provide a separate rpm signal output, so despite the firmware with governor function there is nothing else needed to connect your ESC to MICROBEAST PLUS. When using a Castle Talon, ICE, ICE2 or similar ESC you additionally need to buy a rpm phase sensor like the BEASTX phase sensor BXA76013 so that MICROBEAST PLUS can detect the motor speed/rotor head speed of your helicopter. To connect and supply the rpm sensor with power you will also need the sensor adapter BX76401.

The RPM Governor function of MICROBEAST PLUS firmware version 4.0.0 does work very well with Castle Creations ESCs. The Castle Creations Phoenix EDGE series provide a separate rpm signal output, so despite the firmware with governor function there is nothing else needed to connect your ESC to MICROBEAST PLUS. When using a Castle Talon, ICE, ICE2 or similar ESC you additionally need to buy a rpm phase sensor, i.e.the BEASTX phase sensor BXA76013, so that MICROBEAST PLUS can detect the motor speed/rotor head speed of your helicopter. To connect and supply the rpm sensor with power you will also need the sensor adapter BX76401.<br />

The Castle Creations ESC offer a special "External Governor" mode to be used with flybarless systems. Anyhow, this mode has an integrated soft start and autorotation bailout function. Therfore we do NOT recommend to use this mode, as MICROBEAST PLUS can do this on its own! Instead we suggest to setup the Castle ESC to a very simple throttle control mode which is offered by using the fixed wing "Airplane" mode as "Vehicle type" in combination with a very fast throttle response:

The Castle Creations ESC offer a special "External Governor" mode to be used with flybarless systems. This mode has an integrated soft start and autorotation bailout function. If your MICROBEAST PLUS/AR7210BX is updated to firmware version 4.2.x or higher you can use this mode, but it is required to disable the soft start feature of the device using the Expert Parameters section in the StudioX Software ([[#Using Firmware Version 4.2.x or higher and "External Governor" mode|see section below for further details]]). '''Otherwise, do not use this mode. By default MICROBEAST PLUS / AR7210BX will do all the motor control logic including initial soft start on its own!''' For this you have to setup the Castle ESC to a very simple throttle control mode which is offered by using the fixed wing "Airplane" mode as "Vehicle type" in combination with a very fast throttle response:

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Of course we don't need the brake function for Airplanes:

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The rest can be setup as you like resp. as it is needed for your motor:<br />

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Alternatively you may use the "Multi-Rotor" vehicle type. This will provide a very fast and immediate throttle control and thus provide maximum performance of the MICROBEAST's RPM Governor. Adjusting throttle response and brake function is not necessary here and not provided. Please note that this mode doesn't feature any dynamic limitation. Depending on the motor this can cause very high current spikes and overheating of the motor. Only use at your own risk:<br />

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When using a Castle EDGE controllers with the provided rpm signal cable, make sure the "Auxiliary wire mode" is set to "RPM out". Otherwise there will not be any rpm signal on this wire:<br />

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When using a Castle EDGE controllers with the provided rpm signal cable, make sure the "Auxiliary wire mode" is set to "RPM out". Otherwise there will not be any rpm signal on this wire:

 

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[[File:TXGovSetup 7.jpg|200px|increase just a little bit further]]<br />

[[File:TXGovSetup 7.jpg|200px|increase just a little bit further]]<br />

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===MICROBEAST PLUS setup===

 

===Governor setup menu===

(1) Open the MICROBEAST PLUS Setup menu by pushing and holding down the button for about 2 seconds, until the yellow LED A starts to constantly light up. Then release the button. Now repeatedly press the button until menu point N (LED N) is reached.

(1) Open the MICROBEAST PLUS Setup menu by pushing and holding down the button for about 2 seconds, until the yellow LED A starts to constantly light up. Then release the button. Now repeatedly press the button until menu point N (LED N) is reached.

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That's it. '''Switch back to your normal mode (motor off!)''' and proceed with the following steps E, F, G, H as described in the MICROBEAST PLUS ProEdition manual. After exiting the menus you can do a little bench test. When switching to idle up the motor should start to run slowly, then after a short time of stabilization the rpm will increase more forceful (it is not unusual that without rotor blades or with main gear removed the motor may run erratic or the rpm may pump a little bit during spoolup because of the unloaded condition!). If it takes very long time (a few seconds) until the motor starts to initially run, you may readjust the throttle low point at Governor menu point B. Typically the distance between motor off and motor start position is too large then.

That's it. '''Switch back to your normal mode (motor off!)''' and proceed with the following steps E, F, G, H as described in the MICROBEAST PLUS ProEdition manual. After exiting the menus you can do a little bench test. When switching to idle up the motor should start to run slowly, then after a short time of stabilization the rpm will increase more forceful (it is not unusual that without rotor blades or with main gear removed the motor may run erratic or the rpm may pump a little bit during spoolup because of the unloaded condition!). If it takes very long time (a few seconds) until the motor starts to initially run or if it doesn't start to run at all, you have to readjust the throttle low point at Governor menu point B. Typically the distance between motor off and motor start position is too large then and as the integrated RPM Governor will not increase the throttle without any limitation for safety reason, the actual motor starting point of the ESC will not be reached.<br />

 

* Finally do the complete [[#Governor setup menu|Governor Setup]] or at least teach new throttle low and high point to MICROBEAST PLUS / AR7210BX if the Governor mode was already in use before with a different firmware version and another ESC operation mode.