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If not already done power up your radio and MICROBEAST PLUS and connect the BLE2SYS interface to the [SYS]. 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 />
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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. In addtion you can also use StudioX to do some adjustments on older devices like MICROBEAST and Spektrum AR7200BX/AR7300BX.<br />
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= Windows PC/mac and USB2SYS computer interface =
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==Installation==
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If not already done you can get the latest version of StudioX here:<br />
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[http://studiox.beastx.com/download/latest.php?os=win <img src="http://www.beastx.com/deu/support_files/studiox_win.jpg" alt="" height="25" /> StudioX 3.x for Windows]<br />
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[http://studiox.beastx.com/download/latest.php?os=mac <img src="http://www.beastx.com/deu/support_files/studiox_mac.jpg" alt="" height="25" /> StudioX 3.x for macOS]<br />
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The setup procedure is easy and works as usual. On (older) Windows systems you may get a note that vcredist_x86.exe is missing on your computer. In this case please install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Package (even if you have installed any Microsoft Visual C++ package on you computer you may need this specific version!). You can get this from the Microsoft website or by using the Windows Update functionality.<br />
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To connect your BEASTX device to the computer you need one of the following USB interfaces:<br />
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|width="150pt" style="padding:0px 0px; " align="center"|[[File:Stacks-image-9BB8209.png|none|100px]]
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|width="150pt" style="padding:0px 20px;" align="center"|[[File:SPMA3030 art.png|none|90px]]
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|style="padding:0px 20px;" align="center"|[[File:Stacks image 1478.png|none|150px]]
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|width="150pt" style="padding:0px 0px; vertical-align: top; text-align: center; font-size: x-small;"|BEASTX<br />USB2SYS interface
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|width="150pt" style="padding:0px 20px; vertical-align: top; text-align: center; font-size: x-small;"|SPEKTRUM<br />SPMA3030 interface
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|width="150pt" style="padding:0px 20px; vertical-align: top; text-align: center; font-size: x-small;"|RCWARE RX2SIM<br />Wireless Multi-Sim Adapter<br />with USB2SYS interface emulation
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After installation of the StudioX software bundle Windows should install the correct drivers when the USB2SYS / SPMA3030 interface is plugged in the PC for the first time or when the RX2SIM Multi-Sim Adapter is switched to USB2SYS emulation mode (push button repeatedly until LED lights yellow, see RX2SIM manual). Check the notifications of your Windows system:
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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 type devmgmt.msc in the Startmenu's search bar or simply enter '''Device manager'''.
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You must be able to find following entry:<br />
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|width="180pt" style="padding:10px 20px;" align="center"|[[File:Step 4.png|x150px|noframe|none]]
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|width="180pt" style="padding:10px 20px;" align="center"|[[File:Device mgr failed.png|x150px|noframe|none]]
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|width="180pt" style="padding:0px 20px;" align="center"| The name COM3 may be different on your PC. This entry must disappear when you disconnect the Interface from the PC and re-appear when you connect it again.
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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.
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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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==Connecting the USB2SYS with your BEASTX device==
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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!<br />
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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>
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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>
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    <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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= Smartphone/tablet and BLE2SYS bluetooth interface =
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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 />
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To connect your BEASTX controller with your smartphone/tablet the BLE2SYS bluetooth smart interface is required. This is plugged into your device's SYS port and is used to establish a wireless communication to the phone.
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Revision as of 09:42, 12 May 2020

StudioX

1. Download and installation

2. Connections

3. Basic functionality

4. Presets/Backup/Restore/Reset

5. Firmware update


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. In addtion you can also use StudioX to do some adjustments on older devices like MICROBEAST and Spektrum AR7200BX/AR7300BX.


Windows PC/mac and USB2SYS computer interface


Installation

If not already done you can get the latest version of StudioX here:

StudioX 3.x for Windows

StudioX 3.x for macOS

The setup procedure is easy and works as usual. On (older) Windows systems you may get a note that vcredist_x86.exe is missing on your computer. In this case please install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Package (even if you have installed any Microsoft Visual C++ package on you computer you may need this specific version!). You can get this from the Microsoft website or by using the Windows Update functionality.

To connect your BEASTX device to the computer you need one of the following USB interfaces:

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BEASTX
USB2SYS interface 		SPEKTRUM
SPMA3030 interface 		RCWARE RX2SIM
Wireless Multi-Sim Adapter
with USB2SYS interface emulation


After installation of the StudioX software bundle Windows should install the correct drivers when the USB2SYS / SPMA3030 interface is plugged in the PC for the first time or when the RX2SIM Multi-Sim Adapter is switched to USB2SYS emulation mode (push button repeatedly until LED lights yellow, see RX2SIM manual). Check the notifications of your Windows system:

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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 type devmgmt.msc in the Startmenu's search bar or simply enter Device manager. You must be able to find following entry:

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The name COM3 may be different on your PC. This entry must disappear when you disconnect the Interface from the PC and re-appear when you connect it again. If there is only an entry marked with an yellow "!" something went wrong and you have to install the driver files manually.


In case the drivers did not install correctly please see the USB2SYS driver installation guide.

Connecting the USB2SYS with your BEASTX device

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!

USB2SYS MBPlus.png
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.


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).

RX2SIM MBPlus.png RX2SIM MBPlus powered.png
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. 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!



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!

BLE2SYS to USB2SYS.png BLE2SYS to RX2SIM.png



Smartphone/tablet and BLE2SYS bluetooth interface

If not already done download and install the latest version of StudioXm from the Apple iTunes Store or GooglePlay Store:

StudioXm for iOS StudioXm for Android


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!

To connect your BEASTX controller with your smartphone/tablet the BLE2SYS bluetooth smart interface is required. This is plugged into your device's SYS port and is used to establish a wireless communication to the phone.

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