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{{DISPLAYTITLE:BEASTX StudioX Computer and mobile App|noerror}}
{{DISPLAYTITLE:StudioX software and mobile app|noerror}}
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StudioX / StudioXm is the app that allows to fully configure your MICROBEAST PLUS, Spektrum AR7210BX and NANOBEAST (coming soon). You can use it to do all the configuration from the computer or smartphone, to backup settings, load preconfigured setups and do a lot more. The PC/mac software can also be used to update and configure your BLE2SYS bluetooth smart interface which is used to connect your BEASTX device with the smartphone.<br />
StudioX / StudioXm is the app that allows to fully configure your '''MICROBEAST PLUS''', '''Spektrum AR7210BX''' and '''NANOBEAST'''. You can use it to do all the configuration from the computer or smartphone, to backup settings, load preconfigured setups and do a lot more. The PC/mac software can also be used to update and configure your BLE2SYS bluetooth smart interface which is used to connect your BEASTX device with the smartphone.<br />
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= Windows PC/mac and USB2SYS computer interface =
= Windows PC/mac and USB2SYS computer interface =
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==Installation==
If not already done you can get the latest version of StudioX here:<br />
If not already done you can get the latest version of StudioX here:<br />
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If you did not see any message popping up at all, check you Windows device manager if the interface driver has been installed correctly. To access the device manager under windows 7 type devmgmt.msc in the Startmenu's search bar or simply enter '''Device manager'''.
If you did not see any message popping up at all, check you Windows device manager if the interface driver has been installed correctly. To access the device manager under windows type devmgmt.msc in the Startmenu's search bar or simply enter '''Device manager'''.
You must be able to find following entry:<br />
You must be able to find following entry:<br />
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|width="180pt" style="padding:0px 20px; vertical-align: top;" align="center" | If there is only an entry marked with an yellow "!" something went wrong and you have to install the driver files manually.
|width="180pt" style="padding:0px 20px; vertical-align: top;" align="center" | If there is only an entry marked with an yellow "!" something went wrong and you have to install the driver files manually.
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In case the drivers did not install correctly please see the [[USB2SYS/SPMA3030_driver_installation/en|USB2SYS driver installation guide]].<br />
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Now start StudioX. When the USB2SYS is connected to the computer make sure the corresponding port is selected in the selection box in the middle of the screen. If you have connected it after starting the software, click the RESCAN button above to refresh the port list, usually the correct port will be selected automatically then. If you don't know which port is the right one, also you can disconnect the USB2SYS once again, click RESCAN to clear the port list, connect the USB2SYS, wait a few seconds and click RESCAN once more. Now the port should be selected. Then connect the USB2SYS interface to the [SYS] port of your BEASTX device and power it up. Click CONNECT to load the data from your device and to enter configuration menus.<br />
==Using the software==
'''Now start StudioX.''' When the USB2SYS is connected to the computer make sure the corresponding port is selected in the selection box in the middle of the screen. If you have connected it after starting the software, click the RESCAN button above to refresh the port list, usually the correct port will be selected automatically then. If you don't know which port is the right one, also you can disconnect the USB2SYS once again, click RESCAN to clear the port list, connect the USB2SYS, wait a few seconds and click RESCAN once more. Now the port should be selected. Then connect the USB2SYS interface to the [SYS] port of your BEASTX device and power it up. Click CONNECT to load the data from your device and to enter configuration menus.<br />
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'''When the device does not appear once again check driver installation and port configuration as shown above.'''<br />
'''When the device does not appear once again check driver installation and port configuration as shown above.'''<br />
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|style= "font-size: x-small; padding: 10px 50px;" align = "center"| All BEASTX gyros come with a serial communication port which typically is marked with the letters ''SYS''. Connect the servo wire coming from your USB interface to this port. Make sure to connect the wire in correct polarity on both sides! When using the USB2SYS interface you have to power the device with a separate power supply, i.e. receiver battery or BEC of the R/C model. It will not be powered from the USB port.
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Also you can use a RX2SIM Wireless Multi-Sim Adapter instead of the USB2SYS interface. For this you can switch the RX2SIM into an USB2SYS emulation mode (push button on the RX2SIM several times until the LED lights up in orange color).<br />
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<td width = "400pt" style= "padding: 0px 50px;">[[File:RX2SIM_MBPlus.png|400px]]</td>
<td width = "400pt" style= "padding: 0px 50px;">[[File:RX2SIM_MBPlus_powered.png|400px]]</td>
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<td style= "font-size: x-small; padding: 10px 50px;">In this configuration the BEASTX gyro will be powered from the USB port. Anyhow, this only will work when receiver and servos are not connected to the gyro! Otherwise the power of the USB port will not be sufficient to supply all consumers. In this case you have to power the device from the receiver battery as well.</td>
<td style= "font-size: x-small; padding: 10px 50px;">But here when using more than 6 Volts (i. e. using a 2s Lipo battery as receiver power supply) you must disconnect the red wire (plus pole) from the servo wire going to the interface. '''Otherwise you will damage the RX2SIM and/or USB port of your computer!'''</td>
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To configure and update your BLE2SYS bluetooth LE adapter with StudioX connect it with the USB2SYS interface or RX2SIM wireless simulator interface to the computer. Using the USB2SYS you must power the device with an external power supply connected to a Y-harness. Watch out for correct polarity!<br />
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<td style= "padding: 0px 50px;">[[File:BLE2SYS_to_USB2SYS.png|x150px]]</td>
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= StudioXm in combination with smartphone and BLE2SYS Bluetooth Smart interface =
= Smartphone/tablet and BLE2SYS bluetooth interface =
If not already done power up radio and MICROBEAST PLUS. Connect the BLE2SYS interface to the [SYS] port. Then click "Connect button" on the start screen of StudioXm when the BLE2SYS is found (for further information refer to the [[StudioXm/en|StudioXm instructions]]). Wait until the data is loaded from the device and initialization sequence is finished. At first the system will calibrate to the radio system, Menu LEDs H to N will cycle up and down at the device and you can read "Radio init" in the opening overview size. '''During this time do not move the sticks on your radio as the system is learning the stick mid positions.''' In the second step MICROBEAST PLUS checks if the sensors are working correctly and learns the sensor rest positions. Here Menu LEDs A to G will cycle up and down and you can read "Sensor init" in the opening overview size. '''During this time do not move the helicopter.''' When initialization is completed the Status LED will change to blue or purple color indicating the current gyro mode and you can read the gyro gain and mode in the App. If you can't get through the initialization sequence either because LEDs A-G or LEDs H-N don't stop cycling please read [[Help:FAQ:Powerup/en|the FAQ]]. Note that during initialization pressing the button has no significant effect and you will not be able to enter any menu.<br />
If not already done download and install the latest version of StudioXm from the Apple iTunes Store or GooglePlay Store:<br />
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|[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.freakware.StudioXm <img src="https://play.google.com/intl/en_us/badges/images/generic/en_badge_web_generic.png" alt="" width = "150"/> StudioXm for Android]
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Make sure to give the App privileges for using the bluetooth connection and to write data to the internal storage. On Android devices sometimes it may be necessary to do this manually in the Application settings! (When the StudioXm App is not allowed to write to the internal storage your user specific settings will not be saved, i.e. language and port settings, device names, storing RestorePoints, etc.) Also make sure to allow the App to access your internet connection in case you want to download firmware update files for your device. Note this may produce extra costs when using your mobile data connection!<br />
Make sure to give the App privileges for using the bluetooth connection and to write data to the internal storage. On Android devices sometimes it may be necessary to do this manually in the Application settings! (When the StudioXm App is not allowed to write to the internal storage your user specific settings will not be saved, i.e. language and port settings, device names, storing RestorePoints, etc.) Also make sure to allow the App to access your internet connection in case you want to download firmware update files for your device. Note this may produce extra costs when using your mobile data connection!<br />
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Then click CONNECT to load the data from your device and to enter configuration menus.<br />
Then click CONNECT to load the data from your device and to enter configuration menus.<br />
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=Notes=
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{{MINIQUOTE|Please note for older devices like '''MICROBEAST, AR7200, AR7300 you must use StudioX Version 2.2.x!'''}}
Instructions for the old StudioX can be found by [[StudioX/en|clicking here]]. You can install both Versions (StudioX 2 and StudioX 3 ) in parallel on you computer!<br />
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{{MINIQUOTE|The '''Spektrum AR7210BX receiver''' needs to be updated to firmware version 5.x.x in order to be used with StudioX!}}
This is a paid upgrade because when the device was sold initially, it was not designed to be able to adjust it by software. So if you like to have this option we ask for a little fee from you. You can buy the firmware update from inside the StudioX software or from the [https://www.freakware.de/beastx/software-updates-w19629 freakware webshop]. For other devices the firmware update to version 5.x.x and use of StudioX is for free.<br />
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