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− | =Overview= | + | =Overview= <!--T:16--> |
| The StudioX Microbeast Plugin can handle every MICROBEAST firmware.<br /> | | The StudioX Microbeast Plugin can handle every MICROBEAST firmware.<br /> |
| Functionality might be limited to just updating your device if the firmware version is below 3.0.0. | | Functionality might be limited to just updating your device if the firmware version is below 3.0.0. |
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| =Device Information= | | =Device Information= |
− | This section shows you information about your Microbeast, including | + | This section shows you information about your MICROBEAST, including |
| * Firmware Update availability | | * Firmware Update availability |
| * Firmware version | | * Firmware version |
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| * Data Layout | | * Data Layout |
| * Serial number | | * Serial number |
− | [[File:mb_dev_info.png]]<br /> | + | <br /> |
| + | [[File:mb_dev_info.png|200px|thumb|none]] |
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| If you connect you device for the first time, you will be asked to provide a custom device name. This makes it easier to distinguish multiple devices at the same time.<br /> | | If you connect you device for the first time, you will be asked to provide a custom device name. This makes it easier to distinguish multiple devices at the same time.<br /> |
| + | You can view and save the latest manual valid for this device from the section below.<br /> |
| + | If you have any comments that you would like to store together with your device, you can note them in the comment section. |
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− | You can view and save the latest manual, valid for this device.<br />
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− | If you have any comments, which you would like to store together with your device, please note them down in the comment section.
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| + | =Setup Overview= <!--T:17--> |
− | =Setup Overview= | |
| The Setup Overview tab is based on the programming card you should already know. This makes it easy to check and modify most parts of the setup.<br /> | | The Setup Overview tab is based on the programming card you should already know. This makes it easy to check and modify most parts of the setup.<br /> |
− | [[File:mb_setup_overview.png|200px]]<br /> | + | [[File:mb_setup_overview.png|200px|thumb|none]]<br /> |
| It is not possible to adjust the part of the setup, where a feedback from your heli is required, like "Tail rotor - end points" or "Swashplate - cyclic pitch geometry".<br /> | | It is not possible to adjust the part of the setup, where a feedback from your heli is required, like "Tail rotor - end points" or "Swashplate - cyclic pitch geometry".<br /> |
− | For a detailed explanation of the setup, please consult the Microbeast Manual. | + | For a detailed explanation of the setup, please consult the MICROBEAST Manual. |
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− | =Parameter Overview= | + | |
| + | =Parameter Overview= <!--T:19--> |
| The Parameter Overview tab is based on the programming card you should already know.<br /> | | The Parameter Overview tab is based on the programming card you should already know.<br /> |
− | [[File:mb_param_overview.png|200px]]<br /> | + | [[File:mb_param_overview.png|200px|thumb|none]]<br /> |
− | For a detailed explanation of the parameters, please consult the Microbeast Manual. | + | For a detailed explanation of the parameters, please consult the MICROBEAST Manual. |
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− | =Custom Swashplate Mixer= | + | |
| + | =Custom Swashplate Mixer= <!--T:21--> |
| The Custom Swashplate Mixer allows you to use any geometry, as long as you are able to define it.<br /> | | The Custom Swashplate Mixer allows you to use any geometry, as long as you are able to define it.<br /> |
| Make sure that the dialog's header shows "Active", if you want to see any changes reflected on your model in real-time.<br /> | | Make sure that the dialog's header shows "Active", if you want to see any changes reflected on your model in real-time.<br /> |
| [[File:mb_swash.png|200px|thumb|none]] | | [[File:mb_swash.png|200px|thumb|none]] |
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− | ==Regular Swashplate and Phasing== | + | ==Regular Swashplate and Phasing== <!--T:22--> |
| If you are having a scale heli and need phasing for your rotor head, you can normally start using a preset from the "Basic Settings": | | If you are having a scale heli and need phasing for your rotor head, you can normally start using a preset from the "Basic Settings": |
| * Mechanical | | * Mechanical |
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| and set your desired phasing angle. | | and set your desired phasing angle. |
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− | ==Expert Swashplate Settings== | + | ==Expert Swashplate Settings== <!--T:23--> |
| If the presets do not cover what you are looking for, you can freely define your swashplate geometry using the "Expert Settings".<br /> | | If the presets do not cover what you are looking for, you can freely define your swashplate geometry using the "Expert Settings".<br /> |
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− | =Custom Revomix= | + | =Custom Revomix= <!--T:25--> |
| Setup your custom Revomix here.<br /> | | Setup your custom Revomix here.<br /> |
| Make sure that the dialog's header shows "Active", to enable the custom setup and to see any changes reflected on your model in real-time.<br /> | | Make sure that the dialog's header shows "Active", to enable the custom setup and to see any changes reflected on your model in real-time.<br /> |
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− | =Backup/Restore= | + | =Backup/Restore= <!--T:33--> |
| From time to time, it might be a good idea to save all the settings you made by clicking the "Create New RestorePoint..." button.<br /> | | From time to time, it might be a good idea to save all the settings you made by clicking the "Create New RestorePoint..." button.<br /> |
− | You can revert your device to a saved state by double-clicking on the entry in the list.<br /> | + | You can revert your device to a former state by double-clicking on the entry in the list. Please don't forget to power-cycle your device after performing a complete restore!<br /> |
| [[File:mb_backup_restore.png|200px|thumb|none]] | | [[File:mb_backup_restore.png|200px|thumb|none]] |
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− | Make sure you check out all options by right-clicking on an entry in the list.<br />
| + | Check out the other options by right-clicking on an entry in the list.<br /> |
| [[File:Mb_bnr_popup.png|200px|thumb|none]] | | [[File:Mb_bnr_popup.png|200px|thumb|none]] |
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− | Some settings can not be switched while the device is running, e.g.the receivers selection.<br />
| + | For StudioX 1.0x MICROBEAST Plugin these are: |
− | Make sure you power-cycle your device after performing a complete restore.
| + | * "Create new RestorePoint" creates a new RestorePoint |
− | | + | * Use "Set Comment..." edit the comment for the selected RestorePoint |
| + | * "Restore device from here" this will load all settings from the RestorePoint to your device (you can also simply double-click the RestorePoint) |
| + | * "Delete this RestorePoint" will remove the RestorePoint from registry |
| + | * "Export this RestorePoint to file..." can be used to save the restore point to some place on your hard disk for later reference or to give it away |
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| + | For StudioX 2.0x MICROBEAST Plugin these are: |
| + | * "Export this RestorePoint to file..." can be used to save the restore point to some place on your hard disk for later reference or to give it away |
| + | * "Delete this RestorePoint" will remove the RestorePoint from registry |
| + | * To edit the comment for a restore point simply click the comment field on the most right side. |
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− | =Update Firmware= | + | =Update Firmware= <!--T:28--> |
− | If a firmware update for your device is available, you can easily retrieve it using the supplied linkt to the "Microbeast Webupdate" page.<br /> | + | If a firmware update for your device is available, you can easily retrieve it using the supplied linkt to the "MICROBEAST Webupdate" page.<br /> |
| Your device's serial number is provided automatically, just fill in a valid E-Mail address where you want the update file to be delivered to.<br /> | | Your device's serial number is provided automatically, just fill in a valid E-Mail address where you want the update file to be delivered to.<br /> |
| Store this file on your computer and update your device using the "Update from file..." button. | | Store this file on your computer and update your device using the "Update from file..." button. |
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| [[File:Mb_config_dlg.png|200px|thumb|none]] | | [[File:Mb_config_dlg.png|200px|thumb|none]] |
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− | ==Serial Port Control== | + | ==Serial Port Control== <!--T:29--> |
− | By default, the Microbeast Plugin will continuously try to query all serial interfaces (the USB2SYS/SPMA3030-Interface is a serial interface) to check if a Microbeast is connected there.<br /> | + | By default, the Microbeast Plugin will continuously try to query all serial interfaces (the USB2SYS/SPMA3030-Interface is a serial interface) to check if a MICROBEAST is connected there.<br /> |
| Sometimes it is useful to limit the ports, the Microbeast Plugin is trying to query. Therefore you can choose from one of the following options: | | Sometimes it is useful to limit the ports, the Microbeast Plugin is trying to query. Therefore you can choose from one of the following options: |
| * Use all ports, except those selected | | * Use all ports, except those selected |
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| The Microbeast Plugin will only try to query ports which match the selected rule. | | The Microbeast Plugin will only try to query ports which match the selected rule. |
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− | ==Device Discovery== | + | ==Device Discovery== <!--T:30--> |
| This specifies the interval, the Microbeast Plugin will use to try identifying newly connected devices.<br /> | | This specifies the interval, the Microbeast Plugin will use to try identifying newly connected devices.<br /> |
| 'this should not be modified if the mechanism is working properly. | | 'this should not be modified if the mechanism is working properly. |
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− | =Saving changes manually/automatically= | + | =Saving changes manually/automatically= <!--T:32--> |
| [[File:mb_save_changes.png|500px|thumb|none]]<br /> | | [[File:mb_save_changes.png|500px|thumb|none]]<br /> |
| If you change a value, then these changes are not stored directly.<br /> | | If you change a value, then these changes are not stored directly.<br /> |