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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. Please note for older device like MICROBEAST, AR7200, AR7300 you must use StudioX Version 2.2.4, as well as when you have a MICROBEAST PLUS or SPEKTRUM AR72120BX with firmware version 4.x.x or lower. Instructions for the old (deprecated) StudioX Version 2 can be found by clicking [[StudioX/en|here]].<br />
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StudioX allows to fully configure your MICROBEAST/MICROBEAST PLUS/MICROBEAST ULTRA, 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. In addition you can perform some basic adjustments on older devices like MICROBEAST and Spektrum AR7200BX/AR7300BX.<br />
 
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= StudioX in combination with PC/mac and USB2SYS computer interface =
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= Smartphone/tablet =
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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. With iOS you will be asked to grant privileges at first start up. On Android devices sometimes it may be necessary to do this manually in the Application settings! (When the StudioX 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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The latest StudioX version is <b>15.7.0</b>.<br /> Please make sure to always use the latest version in order to be compatible with latest device firmware updates.<br />
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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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Since Version 15.7.0 you can also use the BLE2SYS interface for a wireless connection to your BEASTX device (only in combination with macOS or Windows 10/11 64-bit versions!). On the computer side a built-in or external bluetooth module (Bluetooth 5.0 compatible or better) is required. If your computer doesn't have a bluetooth module, you can get cheap bluetooth 5.0 USB sticks from your local hardware store.<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 <b>Microsoft Visual C++ 2019 Redistributable Package</b> (even if you have installed any Microsoft Visual C++ package on you computer you may need this specific version!). The file is included in the StudioX installation folder. Also you can download the latest Microsoft Visual C++ runtime environment from Microsoft directly:<br />
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After installation of the StudioX software bundle, Windows should install the correct drivers automatically when the USB2SYS / SPMA3030 interface is plugged in the USB port for the first time. When using the RX2SIM Multi-Sim Adapter, drivers should install as soon as it 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 7 type devmgmt.msc in the Startmenu's search bar or simply enter '''Device manager'''.
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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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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 />
 
 
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'''When the device does not appear once again check driver installation and port configuration as shown above.'''<br />
 
 
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When opening the StudioX .pkg file you may get a message that installation is not allowed. In this case please click the .pkg file with the '''right mouse button'''. Then choose "Open". Now you will see the similar message but this time you can choose "Open".
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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 />
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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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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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|style= "font-size: x-small; padding: 10px 50px;" align = "center"| 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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Connect the BLE2SYS interface to the [SYS] port of your BEASTX device and power it up. Start the StudioXm app. In the selection box your BLE2SYS device should appear automatically. If not click the box and select it. If nothing's there, click the RESCAN button above to search for new devices. This can take from a few seconds up to a few minutes. If the scan process finishes immediately and the box stays empty it is very likely the bluetooth function is switched off on your phone or the app has no rights to access the bluetooth connection. So check your phone settings in this case.<br />
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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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When your BLE2SYS is still not found check that it is operating properly. The blue LED must flash in short intervals. Note that by default the interface will switch off automatically after 30 seconds. So if you need too long time to initiate connection it may have been disabled. Disconnect it or cylce power and try again. Also note the the device name can be different. By default it's BLE2SYS but it's possible to change the bluetooth id, so maybe it's different. (The automatic deactivation time as well as the bluetooth id can be changed in the configuration menu clicking the SETTING button above the device selection box.)
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Revision as of 11:02, 28 February 2023

StudioX

1. Download and installation

2. Connections

3. Basic functionality

4. Presets/Backup/Restore/Reset

5. Firmware update


StudioX allows to fully configure your MICROBEAST/MICROBEAST PLUS/MICROBEAST ULTRA, 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. In addition you can perform some basic adjustments on older devices like MICROBEAST and Spektrum AR7200BX/AR7300BX.


Smartphone/tablet

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. With iOS you will be asked to grant privileges at first start up. On Android devices sometimes it may be necessary to do this manually in the Application settings! (When the StudioX 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.

Ble2sys.jpg



Windows PC/mac


The latest StudioX version is 15.7.0.
Please make sure to always use the latest version in order to be compatible with latest device firmware updates.

If not already done you can get StudioX here:

BEASTX website


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


Since Version 15.7.0 you can also use the BLE2SYS interface for a wireless connection to your BEASTX device (only in combination with macOS or Windows 10/11 64-bit versions!). On the computer side a built-in or external bluetooth module (Bluetooth 5.0 compatible or better) is required. If your computer doesn't have a bluetooth module, you can get cheap bluetooth 5.0 USB sticks from your local hardware store.

Ble2sys.jpg




Windows installation

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++ 2019 Redistributable Package (even if you have installed any Microsoft Visual C++ package on you computer you may need this specific version!). The file is included in the StudioX installation folder. Also you can download the latest Microsoft Visual C++ runtime environment from Microsoft directly:

Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable latest supported downloads

After installation of the StudioX software bundle, Windows should install the correct drivers automatically when the USB2SYS / SPMA3030 interface is plugged in the USB port for the first time. When using the RX2SIM Multi-Sim Adapter, drivers should install as soon as it 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.


macOS installation

When opening the StudioX .pkg file you may get a message that installation is not allowed. In this case please click the .pkg file with the right mouse button. Then choose "Open". Now you will see the similar message but this time you can choose "Open".

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Connecting the interface 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
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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. Connecting the BLE2SYS is similar. Just plug it into [SYS] port and you're good to go.


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).

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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!



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